I really hope the reason to ruin handling was to drag race the bike, otherwise the extended swingarm really doesn't need to be on a near-stock bike. The K&N is likely causing you to lose power, so replace it with a stock one.

 

Well thanks but I am not new here, just recently decided to add photos. Like most people I lurked in the shadows before creating a account. I bought the swing arm built already from another forum member. Not my first hawk and i have had her since new .If you don't like it that's fine , it is mine.



I haven't noticed any power loss but the the signature was done a long time ago, also i have no issues with handling many different things have happened since then.

If i wanted a bike like one that everyone else has i would have got a suzuki, i built what I wanted an what I like. Understanding that everyone won't like it , that's fine but the fact remains .... being the same as everyone else is boring.

 

You're right, it's fun to be different... Just know what our answer will be if you ever complain about it turning slow, or having trouble wheelying... Extended wheelbases can really take the fun out of things...

I am originally from North Carolina, where everyone drag races, so I get the reasons behind extending, but every choice comes with sacrifice.

Nice clean bike, the blue looks good!

James