Frushlorton
Well-known member
I know I have been in need of a new front tire for a while. The Battleax was cupped and worn. I decided to wait until I completed the ERC. After the course I knew I needed a tire before continuing to commute daily and finally decided to try the Angels out. So, I explain to my wife how unsafe it is and how I need it now. I stopped in at Colman Power Sports in Woodbridge. The dealer had never heard of them but was able to get them ordered in two days w/ the TPS for the recall.
Since soccer games were canceled due to weather, I procede to ride to dealership in the rain (on the unsafe tire) for the install. They offered to let it stay over the weekend untill Tues as I live an 45 away. I decline and start back just after dark from Woodbridge to Fredericksburg. I needed to scub them in but where? A lady on a Duc had just dumped on exiting the parking lot w/ new tires 30 min prior. Everytime I touched the rear brake the abs kicked in. At Potomac Mills Mall, I found the perfect "track". The IKEA parking garage. I spent 25 min repeating every tight turning exercise I could think of in such a tight area.
The ride home sucked. 20 miles of slab w/ my wife following. It started to sleet for a while and the lines disappeared, due to the rain, on the back country roads where I live. I stopped and talked to a man at the shopping center prior to the final 7 miles. This was two fold. I needed to follow tail lights as it was now pouring and there are no shoulders, only ditches and trees. This also ensured my wife and kid would not have the opportunity to see me wipe out if it went bad. He actually led me all the way to my neighborhood.
I must say, the tire stuck great. After the slight scrubbing I could do, they never gave me any concern. I have only ridden two short rides since but initial impression is great. Very smooth and sticky. Turn-in is vastly improved. I hope to get out for some twistys soon and will post report.
Since soccer games were canceled due to weather, I procede to ride to dealership in the rain (on the unsafe tire) for the install. They offered to let it stay over the weekend untill Tues as I live an 45 away. I decline and start back just after dark from Woodbridge to Fredericksburg. I needed to scub them in but where? A lady on a Duc had just dumped on exiting the parking lot w/ new tires 30 min prior. Everytime I touched the rear brake the abs kicked in. At Potomac Mills Mall, I found the perfect "track". The IKEA parking garage. I spent 25 min repeating every tight turning exercise I could think of in such a tight area.
The ride home sucked. 20 miles of slab w/ my wife following. It started to sleet for a while and the lines disappeared, due to the rain, on the back country roads where I live. I stopped and talked to a man at the shopping center prior to the final 7 miles. This was two fold. I needed to follow tail lights as it was now pouring and there are no shoulders, only ditches and trees. This also ensured my wife and kid would not have the opportunity to see me wipe out if it went bad. He actually led me all the way to my neighborhood.
I must say, the tire stuck great. After the slight scrubbing I could do, they never gave me any concern. I have only ridden two short rides since but initial impression is great. Very smooth and sticky. Turn-in is vastly improved. I hope to get out for some twistys soon and will post report.
