Stretching? - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**ry_1104** · 09-04-2008, 07:00 AM

Hey I know everyone has heard or seen all these hyabusas and other bikes that have been stretched I was wanting to know if they had anything like that for the FZ? I don't want to take very far out but maybe a few inches. Can anyone give some knowledge on this?

hedmisten · 09-04-2008, 07:11 AM

Most Fz6 riders bought their bike for sport or touring, so the need for stretching like hayabusas or Suzukis is not practical. The stretch is usually done on racing bikes(and bikes that like to pretend they race...)

All that would need to be done is lengthen the swingarms, longer chain, and probably some misc. stuff like relocating or extending rear brake lines.

A custom bike shop could do it for you, as the aftermarket for extended swingarms for FZ6 is not readily available.

**AJ_rider** · 09-04-2008, 07:46 AM

Hedmisten is correct, strectched out swingarms are usually reserved for the supersport bikes but I dont think that should stop you from looking into it further, I'd like to see a stretched out Fizzer.

Warning though, that stuff gets pretty expensive!

DefyInertia · 09-04-2008, 08:30 AM

No aftermarked stuff that I am aware of either. So I guess you'll have to go the custom route as suggested.

I'm assuming you just like the way it looks?

**sideshow_downs** · 09-04-2008, 09:24 AM

Stretched swingarms are good for draq racing and straight lines. You would be sacrificing your turning abilitys by stretching it

**ry_1104** · 09-04-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefyInertia

No aftermarked stuff that I am aware of either. So I guess you'll have to go the custom route as suggested.

I'm assuming you just like the way it looks?

Yeah I like the way it looks but like I said I only want to do it a few inches I don't want to go to the extreme or anything.

**ry_1104** · 09-04-2008, 12:16 PM

hey guys I am going to photshop a picture and see how it looks stretched out and you can tell me what yoyu think when I post the picture.

hedmisten · 09-04-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ry_1104

hey guys I am going to photshop a picture and see how it looks stretched out and you can tell me what yoyu think when I post the picture.

This is a short stretch on a yamaha r6....then they go extreme like the 2nd picture.

Boneman · 09-04-2008, 01:25 PM

Has the question of "why" been answered yet? Unless you are draggin your FZ, I don't really see the point or need.

madmanmaigret · 09-04-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boneman

Has the question of \"why\" been answered yet? Unless you are draggin your FZ, I don't really see the point or need.

form over function.....

Call up roaring toyz in sarasota, Fl they will fix you up and empty your wallet while he's at it but he can get the job done. If you have never seen any of their work, google roaring toyz........ some sick TRAILER QUEENS"

09-04-2008, 07:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
ry_1104 Marine Rider Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Bike: 2005 FZ6 Fazer Posts: 111 Rep Power: 3 Member #3467	Stretching? Hey I know everyone has heard or seen all these hyabusas and other bikes that have been stretched I was wanting to know if they had anything like that for the FZ? I don't want to take very far out but maybe a few inches. Can anyone give some knowledge on this?

09-04-2008, 07:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
hedmisten ->www.handegraphix.com<- Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Bike: 06 FZ6 Posts: 251 Rep Power: 4 Member #4353	Re: Stretching? Most Fz6 riders bought their bike for sport or touring, so the need for stretching like hayabusas or Suzukis is not practical. The stretch is usually done on racing bikes(and bikes that like to pretend they race...) All that would need to be done is lengthen the swingarms, longer chain, and probably some misc. stuff like relocating or extending rear brake lines. A custom bike shop could do it for you, as the aftermarket for extended swingarms for FZ6 is not readily available.

09-04-2008, 07:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
AJ_rider Missing the Fizz! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Bike: 2006 FZ6 Sexier RED! Posts: 554 Rep Power: 11 Member #1392	Re: Stretching? Hedmisten is correct, strectched out swingarms are usually reserved for the supersport bikes but I dont think that should stop you from looking into it further, I'd like to see a stretched out Fizzer. Warning though, that stuff gets pretty expensive! __________________ Rides 2006 FZ6 - SEXIER Metallic Red Mods: 2 Brothers Exhaust in Polished Aluminum w/ 2 Bros FE kit, FS6 Frame Sliders, Puig Dark Smoke Windscreen, TCP Seat Cowl, Red Rim Stripes, Power Commander III, K&N Air Filter, Grip Puppies, 15t Vortex Front Sprocket, Speedohealer V4, Black Pazzo Racing Levers Next Mod: Belly Pan 2006 Tacoma Double Cab - Faster Blue

09-04-2008, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,988 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Re: Stretching? No aftermarked stuff that I am aware of either. So I guess you'll have to go the custom route as suggested. I'm assuming you just like the way it looks? __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

09-04-2008, 09:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
sideshow_downs Deployed Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where the Army needs me Bike: '08 FZ6 - Raven Posts: 630 Rep Power: 13 Member #358	Re: Stretching? Stretched swingarms are good for draq racing and straight lines. You would be sacrificing your turning abilitys by stretching it __________________ I'm all jacked up on Mountain Dew! 2008 FZ6 In stealth Raven -debadged-reflectors removed-painted windscreen-powder coated pegs and radiator covers-devil exhaust-competition werkes F/E and signals-tcp seat cowl

09-04-2008, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
ry_1104 Marine Rider Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Bike: 2005 FZ6 Fazer Posts: 111 Rep Power: 3 Member #3467	Re: Stretching? hey guys I am going to photshop a picture and see how it looks stretched out and you can tell me what yoyu think when I post the picture.

09-04-2008, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	Re: Stretching? Has the question of "why" been answered yet? Unless you are draggin your FZ, I don't really see the point or need. __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site

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