Stretched engine mount

[dem0nk1d]

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.

[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.

[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

[kramnala58]

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.

[Bradthreee]

Are you guys planning on making these mounts with your harbor freight welder? I hope not!

[dem0nk1d]

WTF! HF Welder??? Sure I'll build it with my blue box welder. Called something Miller 211 MVP....

[dem0nk1d]

Stretched and possibly using a mono shock setup under the seat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnGcBCF00yg

[kramnala58]

That clip is from Thailand. The Thai like to mod their bikes!

[Urbanfreestyle]

Still curious if this has been made or if i should order from webbike?

[dem0nk1d]

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.

[Urbanfreestyle]

Fair enough, well i'm looking forward to seeing it!

[khoachino]

Just got myself a used 2013 and looking forward to this... Any update?

[magic_mike]

wheres the stretch at !!!!!!!!!!!

[Urbanfreestyle]

Me don't know! :'-(

[magic_mike]

think he ran off with an elite restore
and forgot about the stretches

[khoachino]

Well then... I guess ill give it a shot when i find some time

[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

[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

[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...

[magic_mike]

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/part ... mk18-0021/
http://www.kd-shop.com/store/product/vi ... 86-en.html
says its a 3 inch stretch
you have to take into account the stock engine mount is maybe 4 inches away from the engine
so even though these look long
take away the stock engine mount length and then thats what you end up with

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?