masttff for town work ?

[Petrol_1]

Hi every one
i m thinking of getting a 660 maftiff or similar for riding into to london from darford about 30 miles each way , 10 miles motor way the rest town, what are they like , any problems , things to look out for when buying, are spares easily to get and cheap , what sort of MPG should i exspect? are they easy to maintain ?
a what sort of milage do the engines give trouble , ?? ,
or would i be beter of with the road / tourer version ??
thanks

[breakwellmz]

You WILL have fun comuting on a Mastif!!Quick,manuverable,good handling.I get about 50mpg however i ride it.Jeckyle and Hyde engine characteristics(those twin carbs i spose!)Love it!Well put together,reliable and easy to work on.Good value as well-when you see what sort of money they go for on E-bay.The seat is not comfortable for distance work(i had mine reupholstered),and a bit heavy on rear tyres.Fit a Scottoiler for comuting.Good luck

[DAVID THOMPSON]

you may find its geared a bit tall i have 3 mz bikes and first gear with the stock front sprocket
seems too tall and i usually drop 1 tooth on the front and then it goes better at slow speeds
rt125 rear now 52 stock was 49
now 17 on front of saxon tour stock was 18
and the traveller seem like when it gets new spkts and chain will add 3 or 4 teeth to rear one

my r90s was also to tall may be a German thing and my taste
speed just gets you to the accident sooner

dave