The tire angle sounds like the ubiquitous "foot in the door" to regulate most performance based aftermarket parts . Once they get used to the sweet taste of regulation , it's hard to change their diet .

2005 Model . Two Fast Eddy stickers , a bell and a clock . She's Lola . She tinkles and keeps time . http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu211/britbike05/