How many mpg are you getting on your Majesty and what predominant speed? My 1st 2 tanks where around 55 mpg. Had a lot of headwind and mostly around 62-65 mph. After 1k miles plan to ride 170 miles per day at 75 mph. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks: Glenn
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I havn't checked mine lately, but in the beginning I was only getting about 50 mpg. I ride in town only. Stop and go. I do get it up to 60 65 mph occasionally in the mornings when there is little traffic on the road I travel to work!
I currently have almost 600 miles on it now. I will do another check on mpg after I do the first service. It will be a little while before that though, as weather is getting colder and wetter! I will post my results though!!
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I currently have almost 600 miles on it now. I will do another check on mpg after I do the first service. It will be a little while before that though, as weather is getting colder and wetter! I will post my results though!!
Kim
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I was getting 53 MPG almost every time. Last week I checked
the tire pressure & found both tires were low. (19 front 26 rear)
The last two times I checked the mileage it was 57 (first time
changed air pressure in middle of tank). Today I took a fairly
long ride & got 59.4 MPG.
Looks like I will have to add an air pressure check to my weekly
oil & coolant check.
the tire pressure & found both tires were low. (19 front 26 rear)
The last two times I checked the mileage it was 57 (first time
changed air pressure in middle of tank). Today I took a fairly
long ride & got 59.4 MPG.
Looks like I will have to add an air pressure check to my weekly
oil & coolant check.
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Call me crazy, but I don't really pay attention to this much. 
After about 150 miles or so, I have a quarter to slightly less than a quarter tank full, that's when I fill up. I've had the warning flash come on anywhere from 165-175 miles since my last fill up. :wink:
After about 150 miles or so, I have a quarter to slightly less than a quarter tank full, that's when I fill up. I've had the warning flash come on anywhere from 165-175 miles since my last fill up. :wink:
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After nearly 6k miles I have been averaging mid 50's all around, but it does vary greatly with speed vs. wind vs. hills vs. speed ... the lowest I remember was 48 but was running into a strong headwind at 80+ for a 135 miles with luggage compartment full and an ice chest full of of Corona's ... headed for the beach. The highest I recorded was 62 and that was tooling with traffic around 65 mph for a whole tank.
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Glenn,
I get right at 55mpg doing highway and city driving. I ride it hard on the highwaym almost always going 80-85 indicated, and usually faster than the speedlimits everywhere else. I also take off faster then the traffic from stop signs. I have tried to ride conservatively but it only gets a few mpg more but it isn't as fun. ha My riding is mainly on flat roads during the week and some hills during the weekend.
Jeff
I get right at 55mpg doing highway and city driving. I ride it hard on the highwaym almost always going 80-85 indicated, and usually faster than the speedlimits everywhere else. I also take off faster then the traffic from stop signs. I have tried to ride conservatively but it only gets a few mpg more but it isn't as fun. ha My riding is mainly on flat roads during the week and some hills during the weekend.
Jeff
Thank you for all the replies. For some reason I thought it was better than that¿? The fluctuation of speed at steady RPM is incredible as well. Was holding it at 4900 rpm and sped uphill around 50 and downhill over 70. Was ALL fun, even through the rain after getting some gloves on. Will check my tire pressures regularly. Thanks again for all the inputs and please post any future changes. Regards: Glenn
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That fluctuation allows the motor to apply the optimum power / torque in those given situations. I notice it the most when running down the highway ... at 80 mph the rpms are around 6k, but that can run up to 6200 up a hill or stay at 80 with a tailwind at 5800 ... but it does vary more at lower speeds.
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I get about 50 - 55 mpg. Don't forget about 10% speedo error (at least 10%), so in reality we are getting worse gas mileage than we think.
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According to my GPS, it isnt that far off.
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What's your measurement then?
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I dont recall the exact numbers, but I do remember being surprised ... something like indicated 60 showed 57-58 on gps. Of course it varies somewhat on tire pressure, tread depth, etc.
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I think ODO reading is BASED on Speedo reading. Last time I went through "speed check" I was going 70 and it showed 63.
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The Speed and odometer readings definitely use the same sensing mechanism but the odometers are usually dead on while the speedometers are 'optomistic'. This subject has been covered ad nauseum over at BurgmanUSA. To me it makes perfect sense: Showing a higher speed than actually will save countless law suits from people who have recieved speeding tickets, showing the correct odometer readings saves countless law suits as well from people who claim inappropriate mileage numbers.SpeedDemon77 said:
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I believe that the speedometer reads 5 mph faster than your actually going. This was covered/debated intensely at the yamahamajesty yahoo group.
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