you can see the intake valves if you take the carbs/vboost off but it could be a bit daunting if you aren't used to that type of work. the right mixture will clean them up eventually
i liked having a 3.5" front (cazz, but could be done with a wideneed front) for a 130 front which put the speedo right about on and even a 120 would be better with a 180/190 rear.
i agree too as i remember mine was tight when i eliminated it, took an extra few hits of my deadblow to get the axle out, but hey i was ok with it for a 190 radial.
i'm not sure the gap is a big deal? if things were left loose, ie the pinch bolt until the axle was tight and thats the gap that appeared then its just how it wants to sit eh?
it probably shouldn't but if thats how it sits when relaxed...
did i never update anywhere?
the front was fine but the rear was jut about toast in 1500 miles. I think there are better options out there. i liked the 130/70 front option for speedo correctness, fender fit and general ride height etc.
if i had kept the radials i would have done a 190...
+1 to mike, not only would it be pinched, and be mushroomed most likely, with that it might actually have a smaller contact patch and have a smaller cross section (as the eye sees it).
when i did mine i ran into that, where the male/female connections went together the male's coating got all rubbed off.
i wish i could word that better, hah, but i can't.