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I just purchased a 1981 Interstate with 20K. It's basically stock and just about perfect. I have a couple of questions.
The stock rear tire is a 130/90-17. I was thinkinking of getting a taller tire and maybe a bit fatter too, as we cruise at high speeds around here. I live in Texas. Does any know what the limits are on the width and height are. Can I go to a 140/100?
Also, it really hot here and my legs get really warm from the engine heat. I have noticed that on each side of the fairing, above the cylinders, there is a blacksheet metal type piece that is directing the air flow coming from/through the radiator to the slots in the lower fairing and out. The air is obviously pretty warm as it's what just went through the radiator. My question is that with these two sheet metal deals installed, the air above the cyclinder, where my shins/knees are is some what stagnet and real warm. I was thinking of removing those metal pieces and letting the air flow freely. I am wondering if this would make myshins/knees even hotter or would the increased air flow be cooler.
Any sugestions appreciated
I just purchased a 1981 Interstate with 20K. It's basically stock and just about perfect. I have a couple of questions.
The stock rear tire is a 130/90-17. I was thinkinking of getting a taller tire and maybe a bit fatter too, as we cruise at high speeds around here. I live in Texas. Does any know what the limits are on the width and height are. Can I go to a 140/100?
Also, it really hot here and my legs get really warm from the engine heat. I have noticed that on each side of the fairing, above the cylinders, there is a blacksheet metal type piece that is directing the air flow coming from/through the radiator to the slots in the lower fairing and out. The air is obviously pretty warm as it's what just went through the radiator. My question is that with these two sheet metal deals installed, the air above the cyclinder, where my shins/knees are is some what stagnet and real warm. I was thinking of removing those metal pieces and letting the air flow freely. I am wondering if this would make myshins/knees even hotter or would the increased air flow be cooler.
Any sugestions appreciated