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MaxSwell, We are pretty lucky here, get to ride all year. Coldest we get in winter is about 5 degrees C early in the morning.

Thanks. Just taking more anaesthetic onboard. Should be right for a ride in January!!

28 degrees C in Sydney, and not a cloud in the sky, but too much Christmas cheer in me, to allow me onto the Red Rocket! Muddy Chrisbutt and a Happy Nude Yacht!!

Ride it! Rain, hail or shine you will enjoy every minute. It’s meant for it! 500 mile days are not a problem.

I am not a mechanic, but it doesn't sound too bad to me. If it was running on 3 the idle would be rougher. If it runs OK on the highway, but is jerky, it might be the final drive or possibly sticking throttle cables, not the motor itself.