[jsmith24]

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Hello again,

I just got this 83 Gl1100 Interstate, and also just picked up one of the Clymer manuals. In the Clymer I saw a section on sidecars and read through just for kicks. It mentions that a standard tire has a "heel" to it so that the bike has more control in banks/leans, while outfitting for a sidecar, one should have a flat rear tire, like you'd have on a trike or car.

Well, I happened to glance at my rear tire today, and it's flat all the way across, not rounded or "heeled" as the front tire is. Should I replace it? The majority of my driving is through the hills and mouhtains of Sevierville and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, so there are plenty of curves.

Also, how in the world am I supposed to put air in the rear tire? It seems like I have to be 50% lucky and 50% contortionist!

Thanks,

Jack

 

[jsmith24]

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Thanks for the replies, guys. I thought it was odd that I felt actually "pushed" off the road on a few turns (and I *know* it's not because I'm a bad rider).

Now the big question - opinions on rear tires? I'm not that "sporty" a rider, though on occasion I get a wee spirited. I'd like something with good rain traction.

Thanks again, guys! I REALLY like the suggestion of a right angle air valve.

Jack