traction issues

[thecrackhead]

well ever since the bike has been stretched out it will just not hook up period. now i know with it being stretched that becomes an issue but I have a 200 shinko on the back and that doesnt help. I also have it at stock height on the lowering link, dont know if thats a factor or not

 

[heavybusa]

Let go of the front brake. LoL, just kidding.

 

[thecrackhead]

yeah did that already lol

 

[heavybusa]

I see your sig, do you have any power add ons?

 

[thecrackhead]

thats all i have done, stock sprockets, i have a tre but that shouldnt be affecting it. i dont even have a power commander. only power mod is a full micron

 

[heavybusa]

I've got the same set up, tre, yosh slip ons, all stock, and only 4 inches over with no problems.

Maybe you went out to far? Do you have this problem at other lengths?

 

[thecrackhead]

well its a set 14 so i cant adjust. ive seen alot of guys runnin same setup at the track and hooking so im not sure what the deal is

 

[BlueHaya]

Its a weight distribution ratio factor.

 

[BlueHaya]

Post a pic of your bike. I wannna see the blue

 

[thecrackhead]

ill have to get some pics when i get some better weather. i just shot it like a month ago

 

[thecrackhead]

thought about strapping some lead weights to the swingarm by the tire lol

 

[johnnycrash]

(thecrackhead @ Apr. 11 2007,20:12) well its a set 14 so i cant adjust.  ive seen alot of guys runnin same setup at the track and hooking so im not sure what the deal is

At the track you can do a long burnout and get the tire good and sticky - plus all the rubber already laid down on the track helps.

The street is a different story (sorry that's probably not much help).

 

[thecrackhead]

yeah i know the track is stickier but damn on the street this thing spins to about 100, it looks sweet but doesnt get me anywhere, im inclined to think its something suspension wise.

 

[SpeedGeek]

It's simple.... not enough weight on the rear tire. The street isn't as sticky as the drag strip so you will do nothing but spin.

 

[jjmetheny]

You have a stock bike with stock gearing and a 14" stretch? Can I ask why?

 

[thecrackhead]

because i got the arm for the price of extensions so im runnin it lol.  i know i dont need that much but whatever
i havent been back to the strip since the arm so i have no clue what it will do there

 

[Over_Easy]

(jjmetheny @ Apr. 12 2007,16:45) You have a stock bike with stock gearing and a 14" stretch? Can I ask why?

Exactly...14" stretch!?!? Little overkill in my book but I'm assuming you liked the stretched look and got a deal on it - now you know why. If it doesn't work then it's worthless. Facts is facts...live and learn. Wish I could be of more help, but it's hard to compensate for 14" on the street.

Okay that didn't sound good.

Would like to see some pics of that blue myself?

 

[Revvv]

With your bike sitting at the stock height all the weight is being pushed toward the front and away from the rear tire. Lower the rear a couple inches.

With a 14" stretch you will still have traction issues, but it won't be as bad.

 

[300Busa]

put dual tires

 

[Gixx1300R]

Did you reset you rear suspension after you extended it?