Motor wires very stiff and short

[dontrinko]

I just got a Brushless 2200 kv 1500 watt motor with 4 mm connectors. The wires are pointing the wrong way for what I need and probably to short.
Can I bend them close to the connection without fear of breaking? It feels like the solder is part way up the motor lead.
The leads are short, probably 3". I will have to lengthen them some.
Any suggestions? thanks; don

[photohoward1]

What brand Motor? Post a picture please.