Just did an eXtenstion and need your help!!

[nectrplnt]

So I just did a 7inch over extension on my Gen 1 and bottomed out big time. Lets just say it dident sound good and almost ripped off my undertail. Whats the best way to stop this problem? Should I just tighten my rear suspension more and adjust it better? Or do I need to get a stronger spring? Possibily raise my bike because I got it lowered it a few inches? lease:lease:

 

[m_ridgeway]

rear spring - Google Search

get a rear spring ^ heres a wealth of info.

 

[kairles]

Trac Dynamics has a cool chart

Trac Dynamics: Suspension Service

 

[twotonevert]

Yes, definitely raise it back up until you get a stiffer spring. I dont think you will be able to adjust it enough to help with the stock spring. Be sure and plan your spring purchase so you can ride 2-up if you ever plan to.

 

[DEMMYM]

Yep Stiffer spring, Did the same thing when I did mine.

 

[Synista]

Yep Stiffer spring, Did the same thing when I did mine.

Me Too!

 

[cueball]

I just put my 9" extensions on today along with a tiger racing undertail, adjustable dog bone set in the middle hole and tightened my spring. I just got back from putting 150 miles on the beast and it felt great and not once did I bottom out or scrape. Also my front is lowered 1.5" and I weigh 230 lbs.

 

[jnegron]

Other than the stiffer spring, what sprocket size do you guys reccomend? I extended mine as well and have 16/43....

 

[Commuta_Busa]

sprocket sizes aren't affected by a stretch. With the right amount of stretch you would be able to be more aggressive with your procket selection but for the streets there's only so much grip.

 

[jnegron]

Thanks! I'm going for a hook up tire after this one is gone...here's my bike...nevermind the road rash...lol

 

[nectrplnt]

All done, looks great and rides great with my new Spring. TracDynamics rule. Hopefully Im posing my pic correctly. lease: