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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 02:28 PM
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I am thinking about installing a bungking monoshock extender on my FXFBS. Has anyone tried this? Other than raising the seat up 1 3/4" and increasing the lean angles a little, how would this extender affect riding characteristics?
 
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I am thinking about installing a bungking monoshock extender on my FXFBS. Has anyone tried this? Other than raising the seat up 1 3/4" and increasing the lean angles a little, how would this extender affect riding characteristics?

It will make the steering "quicker". Less input needed at the handlebars to turn.

Here's a LINK to an article that explains how rake and trail affect handling.
 
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Thanks, DKCustomProducts. The shortening of trail from extending the rear monoshock seems like a bad idea. On reflection, the worst part of the extension may be that it adds another failure point to the bike that could be catastrophic.
 
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