extended swing arm- good or bad?

[es_class]

im really curious cuz i love the way the zx11 looks with the extended swingarm. does anyone have any info on the pros and cons? is it bad for a new rider..or is it not that serious? i would only go about 6 inches. if u check the last zx11 pic on my signature u can see what i mean. ive heard that control on turns is sacrificed but dont know the real deal. if i dont ride reckless can i get away with it? plus im big and tall so the bike would just fit me even better.

[BP2K2Max]

it's done to keep the front end from coming up under hard acceleration. it'll negatively effect your handling though. unless you're gonna drag race it's considered kind of squidly.

[es_class]

lol. thanks dude. im gonna quit while im ahead. lol. i knew about the drag racing but was hoping it could be done anyway and ridden with ease. i have heard about the handling but wanted to know if it was that big of a deal because in stunt footage it looked like u had to really crack the throttle to get her to start slipping and sliding. in other words it looked like u could ride it regularly without ill effect. i just think it makes the bike look mean and sort of like something u would see in a movie or comic or some $#it. futuristic. i would like to ride one and see for self but i doubt any1 would allow me to. lol. in the sweet zx11 pic it doesnt appear too dramatic but maybe thats cuz i like the look.

[speediva]

I knew a guy around my area (Pittsburgh, PA) that had an extended swingarm on a Kaw, but he raced drag pretty much every weekend. Watching him try to handle corners on that thing was a joke... It handled about as well as a lifted pickup truck would on a road course (not very well).

[aussieidiot]

hey tange, your showing your taco again.....

[speediva]

Originally Posted by aussieidiot

hey tange, your showing your taco again.....

*sigh* Oh, idiot... whatever will we do with you?



It's been reincarnated for a short while.