[nktilva]

Thanks for the help Jeff. I will have to look into the supertech oil filters. TCLOCS is a good acronym to remember everytime you get on the bike.

I am taking the MSF course here in MD in two weeks, but couldn’t wait until then to get on the bike. I took it oround my neighborhood a few times over the last few days and seemed to be ok. I did have one issue. Whenever i shift into one of the middle gears, ie 3rd or so, the bike starts to sputter if i drop speed, or if i’m not going fast enough. Is this because i am trying to upshift at too low a speed/rpm? What is the optimum rpm to keep a bike at for daily/commuter/relaxed riding, not track riding.

Also, as for gear, i was thinking of getting the Joe Rocket Airborne textile jacket and cortech by tourmaster gloves. Any suggestions? I live in maryland where is gets quite hot and humid in the summer, and i do tend to sweat. I was thinking about complete mesh jackets, but read they don’t give great protection, and the airborne jacket is supposed to have good ventilation.

Thanks again for answering so many noob questions. this site/forum has really helped me with my bike purchasing decisicions.

[nktilva]

Thanks for your input guys. The helmet fits quite snug. IT isn’t new, used by the seller for 6 yrs 3000miles. But it does feel snug and fit, with no scratches or other visible issues. I have tried multiple helmets, and have found that most fit well, and that while medium feels like it is squeezin my head almost to a point of migrane, large is usually snug, but in some companies, a bit loose.

I was also wondering what kind of oil to use, and best place to buy filters for the bike. Also, pardon my newbieness, but wat is TCLOCS.

Thanks again

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