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Thanks - I'm just under 6ft. Damn I hope it's not just the limitation of the bike as I live on a very hilly island! My friend who rode it home for me managed to get around 35mph up hill on a crosswind but then again he is much lighter than me!

I was out on it last night. In a couple of areas, on the flat and in second gear, the bike felt quite gutless - it didn't want to accelerate. Later on the ride I took it up a relatively steep hill where I began losing revs. After dropping in to second, the revs continued to drop to the point where I was going very slow indeed - it felt like the bike wanted to give up. I had to pull in, and pull away again in first to get the revs back up. It was bloody windy mind, and i think it was a headwind. I took another hill home, this time got up to 2nd gear in high revs and managed to keep it that way to the top. This morning, the bike felt great. No acceleration problems - in fact it felt much better. This was all downhill and on the flat. I replaced the air filter. I have a replacement plug to go on it too. Oil levels seems fine, bike ticks over nicely and starts straight away every time. Think there could be a fuel/air mix issue with the bike or just the little engine struggling to carry my fat 16stone arse up the hill in windy conditions? cheers

Thanks guys! Think I'll go with the rsts - I posted the same question on a local Facebook group and someone uses the blade series for commuting too and couldn't recommended them enough. Appreciate the help all

Hello again. I plan on using a TW125 to commute to and from work year round. My journey is approx 3-4 miles through traffic. I'll also use the bike for general commuting around town. Would RST Blade textile jacket and jeans be overkill? Surely better than think work trousers and a normal coat!

Hey guys, My TW125 needs a new rear tyre - and due to the doughnut style wheel, i only get a choice of two (unless I've missed anh) - and here they are: http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/b ... 204-(tw125)/180/80/R14/P/78/m?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f&tyre=11320340 http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/d ... 125-vanvan)/180/80/R14/P/78/m?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f&tyre=11355136 I believe it currently has the Bridgestone on it. I'll be using this bike commuting in town to work, and very rarely any trails, but I did afterall buy this bike specifically to get to and from work. Which would be the better choice in your opinions?

Thanks guys

Hello. I've bought a hiflofiltro replacement air filter. It already feels lightly lubricated. Do I need to add further oil to it or just fit it straight onto the bike? Thanks http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/01/3bec83d7388e47e4edd3ad7ca309451f.jpg

Do you use the jts brand gear or just the website? Thanks

Hello, I live on the Isle of Man, and have just started the venture into motorbikes I'm looking for affordable clothing for my urban 4 mile journey to work and back, in sunshine and rain . I've found something at the lower end of the scale. Does anyone have experience using MKR equipment? My chest is 44.5inch and belly is 45". Would the 46" chest size fit a 45" belly or would the jacket narrow at the stomach? Perhaps I'm better going another size up. http://www.mkdirect.co.uk/MKR/MKR-Texti ... ousers-Kit Thanks