Hi Steve, and welcome.
Good that you've been eased in by the Yamaha guys... but we're even more merciless!
Is it a Mk1 or Mk2 MC18? Both are good bikes, with heaps of potential, but can be vastly improved over stock. You'll be amazed at how simple they are to get full power from, compared to a 3XV!
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