Anyone got a stretched GS5?

[weedahoe]

Been on and off the fence about this for some time. Anyone got one or have any pics/links to any?

[bombsquad83]

I personally think stretched bikes look ridiculous.  I can't see it being useful for anything except a drag bike.  That being said, don't let me rain on your parade.

[weedahoe]

That's cool. I don't like limo stretched bikes but a few inches is nice. I kept a swingarm from the last bike I parted out just incase I decided to do it but can't really decide

[jdoorn14]

I'm guessing someone around here might be good enough with photoshop/gimp/etc to mock it up for us. I'd be interested to see it, but not interested enough to do it to mine.

[weedahoe]

There is one in the last few links of the thread for Craigslist finds. I messaged the owner and asked for a pics of the swingarm specifically but got far away shots of the bike

[Big Rich]

Weedahoe, there is somebody here that stretched their swinger.....I remember seeing it a while ago though.

And take into consideration the added leverage on the rear suspension - the extra length to the wheel will make the rear end EXTREMELY soft.

[weedahoe]

I thought I had seen it also but couldn't find it. With the adjustable R6 shock, I'm sure it could be compensated. IDK. I might do and I might now. I kinda want too but then I don't. As some point I have to quit dropping money into it and what you see in my signature adds up to a drop in the bucket compared to the new paint (candy), the chrome rims and my new lights. I have a bad habit of investing too much. All my rides have been the same and although I say I won't do it again, I always do.

[DrtRydr23]

Check this thread: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=59696.msg685090#msg685090

And also this one:  http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=35524.msg395529#msg395529

[rebel_rocket]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKL22BPrp1I
stretched and turbo'd! 

[crzydood17]

for the love of god... please do not do this to the poor GS... there is no reason to stretch a GS ever... you will ruin your handling and make your bike look ridiculous...

[weedahoe]

Thank bud. Ive pretty much decided not to do it so no worries.

[Jim Knopf]

Servus,

no problem with streched GS 500! Every bike from me have a longer Swingarm.

Here a pic from the newest one:





For more Pics and Info read here:  http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=9730.0

[weedahoe]

Hey Jim. I was actually going to PM you and ask for pics. Why the support bars under the swingarm? Reduce flex?

[bombsquad83]

Here is a video of the stretched and turbo'd GS at the drag strip vs. a GSXR 750.  Pretty sure he still loses, but it does look impressive for a GS500.  I wish I knew what ET and mph he pulled.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6bC6IwMTLo

[weedahoe]

Thanks. I had seen that before. Rebel Rocket beat you to the posting of it though

Too bad the guy on YouTube isn't more active

[werase643]

i do believe AVERAGE has a streatched stock swing arm

[average]

I do. I only went 4 over so it wouldn't look too ridiculous but I love the looks I got with a faired 90 YA.....

[average]

.....and seamax
but he's yet to post pics....

[Jim Knopf]

Hey Jim. I was actually going to PM you and ask for pics. Why the support bars under the swingarm? Reduce flex?

Servus,

the beams on the swingarm are used to stabilize and I like it better than just a naked arm.
I did not get a PM from you, unfortunately.

@average: The rocker of Seamax is from me and is completely made of steel. I prefer to hold the aluminum swingarm.

[jdoorn14]

http://louisville.craigslist.org/mcy/3471932609.html


Found one on Craigslist. Not really my cup of tea.