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Jason125m
01-18-2011, 05:45 PM
Just wondering what the minimum clearance you would need to not melt your side wall of your tire. I know you have nothing to worry about when riding, but when it gets hot., and sits. between rides. Thanks for any input.
Kenda Bearclaw 26"
Itp ss212 12x2+5

Jason

tri again
01-19-2011, 01:08 PM
I've seen front fender melt from the headpipe
but rear tire?

Seems easy as can be to add a heat shield or 2.

I think I rolled up some regular house flashing so it was essentially
2 or 3 layers in the coil, rolled it around the pipe and pinned it.
No heat at all on the outer layer.

(stovepipe technology)

Of course you could get a real aftermarket one that actually looks cool too.

Thorpe
01-19-2011, 03:01 PM
If your worried about it, stick a set of 1.5" spacers on it... Makes it ride better too (love mine)

Jason125m
01-19-2011, 03:37 PM
yeah.. well, i have them on order ( spacers ). They will be here in a few weekss..... ( f u canada ) And i will have my rims and tires this weekend. so.. i Want to use them! haha