Keith
Stickman Yogi
Reged: 03/21/09
Posts: 11664
Loc: BC, Canada
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Hey Louis, I can't remember how close the bracket was to the tire but I never had a problem.
(I'm back to stock tire sizes on a set I got a smokin' deal on after I wore my WWW Dunlops out.)
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The_Insane_Viking
Adjunct
Reged: 05/27/06
Posts: 505
Loc: Finger Lakes, Upstate NY
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Louis,
I just put the WWW Dunlops on my bike and had my first ride tonight. On my bike it is quite close. I have about 1/8 inch clearance between the sidewall and that contoured piece. To put my mind at ease after your question, I did a little research on the effect of centrifugal force on a tire. A tire does get skinnier as it rotates faster. A good example is watching a dragster. When they start off, the tires start spinning and they get taller and skinnier. Higher air pressure in the tire decreases the effect.
Carl
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JohnyBGood
Complete Newb
Reged: 05/16/11
Posts: 10
Loc: Hampshire "Old England" U.K
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Quote:
this is the look I've been after,
saw the pics on friday-
ordered the tyre on saturday-
made the brackets today,
thanks Keith 
Paul, where did you get them from in the U.K?
Jon
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Bell22
Adjunct
Reged: 06/11/11
Posts: 314
Loc: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Digging up an old thread but have a question. Did the 16 gauge plates work out ok or would 1/4" plates be better. Need to know cause I had both in my hand at Lowes today.
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02 TBA Cardinal Red/Black
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QuantumSchema
Adjunct
Reged: 04/21/11
Posts: 125
Loc: Tampa, FL
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Sorry for the late reply. I've been on a social hiatus.
The 16 gauge has been holding up perfectly but you've probably already done the mod. 
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2003 Caspian Blue America: Rush Exhaust, FREAK Kit, Almost Chrome Everything, 150/80/15 and 120/90/18 WWW, 18T and 42T Gears, Speedy Tach.
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goregalore
Member
Reged: 07/27/12
Posts: 99
Loc: Indiana
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Thank you so much for putting the design up of the fender mod plate.
I am having my friend, who does laser cutting for me make a couple of these plates for me to do the fender mod for a wider white wall tire.
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Mr. Gore
www.gore-galore.com
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Keith
Stickman Yogi
Reged: 03/21/09
Posts: 11664
Loc: BC, Canada
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I am having my friend, who does laser cutting for me make a couple of these plates for me to do the fender mod for a wider white wall tire.
Are there any www tires left out there for the front wheel of our bikes? From what I understand Dunlop stopped making them.
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Live to love, love to live.
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erle
Loquacious
Reged: 04/05/08
Posts: 3320
Loc: 25-22-28-0***-****0
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There's STILL tire paint Keith.
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And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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goregalore
Member
Reged: 07/27/12
Posts: 99
Loc: Indiana
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Keith,
I just ordered a set of dunlop ww tires from Motorcycle superstore. And had them in 3 days with no shipping charge. Also ordered tubes and rim strip tape for both.
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Mr. Gore
www.gore-galore.com
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moe
Bearing Changer
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 9874
Loc: Merritt Island, Fl
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The rim strip on the rear tires is ridiculously wide, or at least the oem tape is. That is due to the spokes being spaced very wide on the rear rim. You will want to replace the rim strips as I betcha the rims are rusty and as such have compromised the integrity of the strips. You must replace them.
That said, before I ordered an inventory of oem rear rim strips, I would use one of the aftermarket rim strips on the rear wheel then put the compromised oem strip over that. Yes I was running with two rim strips on the rear wheel.
Just a heads up is all.
Also, you might ensure that the installer cleans your rim thoroughly. Ask that they spray the inside of the wheel well with some sort of metal protector before they install the rim strip(s).
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Blowing gravel off rural roads
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