kramnala58 wrote:Wouldn't work in Bangkok where every inch counts when maneuvering between cars. Stretching it out would increase the turn radius. But I do think it looks kind of cool, especially if you stretch it like this.
Stretching it out looks good of you don't molest the bike like in the photo above.
Here is what i want to go for.
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:37 pm
by Mel46
Dang! How far back is that one, 6 inches? How far down does it drop the bike? I would think a 3 inch move would be about as far back as I would safely want to go.
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:12 pm
by magic_mike
one trick you can do to see if its lowered is look how long the kick stand leg is, and of course the angle the bike is sitting although you can not tell in that picture
if that looks like the normal height then its just stretched
you can always lower the rear super easy when making the stretch
but for the front you have to do a little work to lower it yourself
what would be nice is the option to select either a lower rear shock mount, or standard
but that adds costs as you have to make parts that may never sell
its always safer to make the shock mount so its still the standard height when stretched
you can always find lower rear shocks easily online
this is my favorite one
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:12 am
by kramnala58
Mel46 wrote:Dang! How far back is that one, 6 inches? How far down does it drop the bike? I would think a 3 inch move would be about as far back as I would safely want to go.
Many of these bikes in Thailand also install a hydraulic kit to raise the bike. IMO, not real practical for regular riding but I think it would be fun to play with.
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:33 pm
by Bradthreee
Are you guys planning on making these mounts with your harbor freight welder? I hope not!
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 11:01 pm
by dem0nk1d
WTF! HF Welder??? Sure I'll build it with my blue box welder. Called something Miller 211 MVP....
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 11:49 pm
by dem0nk1d
Stretched and possibly using a mono shock setup under the seat.
That clip is from Thailand. The Thai like to mod their bikes!
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 2:56 am
by Urbanfreestyle
Still curious if this has been made or if i should order from webbike?
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:31 pm
by dem0nk1d
Urbanfreestyle wrote:Still curious if this has been made or if i should order from webbike?
i will not be able to start prototyping till next month.
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:03 pm
by Urbanfreestyle
Fair enough, well i'm looking forward to seeing it!
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:35 am
by khoachino
Just got myself a used 2013 and looking forward to this... Any update?
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:43 am
by magic_mike
wheres the stretch at !!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 12:20 pm
by Urbanfreestyle
Me don't know! :'-(
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 12:26 pm
by magic_mike
think he ran off with an elite restore
and forgot about the stretches
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 12:29 pm
by khoachino
Well then... I guess ill give it a shot when i find some time
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 12:36 pm
by magic_mike
ive found quite a few recently online
trying to see how the are made
but looks like they are all around 4 inches I think
some dont come with rear shock mounts
and some even around $80 but not sure if they ship to usa
they look very simple to make
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:22 pm
by khoachino
You have the links? It would be nice to see how it kindablook like so we can make mods to it to make it longer
Re: Stretched engine mount
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:31 pm
by dem0nk1d
just busy with life, and yes i finished building the elite 50 for the wife! which actually we just got back for his first ride ever. pretty stoked! next week when i have a full weekend off i'll start looking into the stretch. the hardest thing is the two tongues at the end of the mount...
I recognize the rubber things used I think I know where to get those
if they are really needed
maybe a chunk of heater hose or something could do the same thing who knows
here is an entire kit with rear shock mounts
again looks like 3 inch
not sure if I would make the mount like this, but I guess it works
and im guessing this is the engine stretch, maybe this is 6 inches?