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    New Boots Today

    Had Michelin Anakees fitted this morning, first impressions are very good

    Went up to a 130 on the back and std on front. 2 bar in both.

    Done about 120 miles today on them in a mixture of conditions, wet at first then dried out a bit and wet again just 10 miles from home.

    Took it steady for most of the day to wear off release agents but did chuck it about after about 80 miles and they feel solid and grippy. I find the bike turns in alot better and more resonsive to my actions.

    A bit of vibration at about 60 mph, but that may be coz I have some tread as opposed to the bald Trailwings that came off

    All in all giving me the confidence I never felt on the Trailwings.

    Just hope I get good mileage out of them too.
    XL 1000 VA '09 In Burnt Orange Honda Top Box, Main stand, Scottoiler, grips, ARDcases.

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    Re: New Boots Today

    Try some ride on it will help remove the vibration which is possibly due to improperly balanced wheels.
    130 miles should have scrubbed them in.
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    Re: New Boots Today

    Quote Originally Posted by StumpyFingers View Post
    Try some ride on it will help remove the vibration which is possibly due to improperly balanced wheels.
    130 miles should have scrubbed them in.
    Had them fitted at Demon Tweeks where my mate works they have done lots for me on both cars and bikes and never had any problems, so I doubt they have not balanced them properly, but thanks for the advice.

    It is going for a service soon so they can check, 2nd opinion etc
    XL 1000 VA '09 In Burnt Orange Honda Top Box, Main stand, Scottoiler, grips, ARDcases.

    XL650 '06 In Black sold

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