Modify, yes, stretch? no. Unless all you want to do is go drag racing, in which case go buy a zx14

 

I agree. Modify to your liking for looks or performance or both. Stretch only if your going to drag race it. stretched bikes with wide rear tire may look cool but ride like shit and its expensive as hell to do.

But first you gotta figure out what kind of riding you plan on doing on that bike before you modify anything.

 

Much appreciated, I'm doubting at this moment because this is my first bike, first R1 and its too fun. Maneuvering isn't easy as is and I don't plan to drag. Ride now it's all about my ride. I really like the look of it stretched. I'm a big dude 6'5" 250, so the stretch would fit for me but performance I see room for improvement after being on this forum. Any suggestions???


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If you're going to drag it, extended swing arm helps a ton. If you're still new to the bike and riding I'd just stay stock wheel base and do the other bolt on mods like exhaust, filter, power commander + tune. Get comofortable on the bike and then see where your interests lie.

Take it to the track a few times after you get used to it and if you fall in love, stretch it!

 

Been doing some major riding after coming from the R1 doc. Curves are cool and fun but I am strongly feeling an extension coming on. Is it personal preference or what about the length? Any suggestions


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if you feel like your size is making the bike a tad cramped for you then there are 3 things you should look for.
1. aftermarket rearsets, they allow you to move the pegs around a little bit - get adjustable ones and find a spot thats more comfortable for you, most guys raise the pegs for racing, but you can get a fair bit of adjustability.
2. bar risers/different clip ons - lifts the bars so you wont be quite so tucked in.
3. longer clip on tubes - means your hands will be a little wider on the bars, with the added bonus that it makes turning the bike a little easier as well.

combine those three things and youll have a little bling, and a more comfortable ride for you if you mostly just street ride. stretching isnt the answer if your only issue is that youre a big dude

 

I stretch my 08 9 in and I like it I do drag one's in wile but most of the time bike is on the street and I don't notice much of a difference from stock on the corners

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No offense but if you stretched your bike 9" and can't tell in the corners you weren't running corners at any rate of speed that would equate to what a sportbike can do :fact

You must have had some huge chicken strips to not notice a stretch.

 

Thanks a lot, I'm looking for the as I speak this is me stock and I don't feel cramped yet but I love this bike...(first bike) but customizations are on their way. I'm sad that I'm planning on a newer model already!

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well I personally love my r1 stretched, it will still wheelie if I want it to, but I feel more control thru the turns, feels like a tron bike, so to speak.. 6-9" is perfect, as far as a newer model, its all about what u like want and can afford..my r1 is custom painted and chromed, I bought a zx14 to drag, and just got a ducati 1098 for the weekends, havnt even seen the bike yet.... gotta enjoy everything man.. I love all sport bikes mostly, cant have them all, luckily u can sell urs and always get a different one

 

Hellz yea stratch dat bish owt dawg all da honys b lyke "ooooooo dadi".

 

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Stretch it. Then the only thing that can make you look even cooler would be to get a fully sic mohawk to stick on your helmet.

 

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Much appreciated. I look to stretch it soon. Just a lil bit tho but the info is handy. I am totally new to ride and starting to get a feel for her. So please forgive if the questions sound outlandish, but I really don't know the terminology used between Ryders. Final question. "When is it best to change your rear tire?" I bought the bike uses and with pretty good tread on it but after getting into a bit I just heard about having a "chicken cutlet?" Does that mean its time or I still have some ride left on it. I'm a novice so it's not like I'm doing burnouts and anything crazy just casual riding (above 75mph) so should I change now or later? Input needed


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Please don't stretch it.

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my bike is stretched, iv only had it 2 weeks im bout to turn it into a full drag set up though, its fun stretched but im as of right now only stretched with blocks. your going to hate turning, its like turning or backing up a semi.

 

I got my stretch kit for sale if any one wants it comes with blocks chain brake line and lowering link

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I've noticed tremendously I'm at 8inches on my stretch right now.