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Post by spunn on Jul 7, 2014 13:42:08 GMT -5
So being we all are on here cause we have a foot in the scooter world, I decided to give some info on the Majesty. Now being this was something required riding I didnt have a cold one! So, when I got on the freeway I was able to notice I was getting passed and figured something was wrong......and it was! On the ol Majesty: 0-60 MPH the speedo is correct 65 mph should be at 68mph 70 mph is 74 mpg I saw this is about 5 mph off, and hope this helps when someone buys one. Used: 2007 Yamaha Majesty Ram Mount Garmin Nuvi 50LM Chevron with Techron 91 octain   |
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by: shalomdawg - Jul 7, 2014 23:54:32 GMT -5
Post by shalomdawg on Jul 7, 2014 23:54:32 GMT -5
howdy, the garmin shows Spokane Washington. are you there?
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by rockynv on Jul 8, 2014 4:30:27 GMT -5
My Aprilia maintains a consistent 5 mph off across the dial. On the name brand bikes this is by design to help reduce speeding and accidents however most figure it out in short order and compensate.
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by: urbanmadness - Jul 8, 2014 11:15:07 GMT -5
Post by urbanmadness on Jul 8, 2014 11:15:07 GMT -5
My Aprilia maintains a consistent 5 mph off across the dial. On the name brand bikes this is by design to help reduce speeding and accidents however most figure it out in short order and compensate. Not always, My goldwing for example is off the other way.... 72mph at 65 indicated. I only found out when my buddy paced me on his bike and he's equiped with GPS... (always got frustrated with traffic going too slow before that... LOL). Of course there is no telling if all the parts are original. Different years (talking goldwings here) used different sized wheels even within generations. For example the 83, used alloy wheels that were a different size, so if the PO changed out the speedo puck with an '83, it would explain the speedo being off. My Aprillia is pretty darn close. The only way to really know what is going on is to GPS the bike. To many variables, even a low front tire or worn out tire will change your speedo readings. Anything that changes the diameter of the front tire, is going to affect accuracy (or inaccuracy) of the speedo's. Most motocycle companies, did make the Speedo read about 10 percent fast, but I don't know if they continue with the practice now. Espically when many riders use GPS as well. |
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Post by rockynv on Jul 8, 2014 11:56:16 GMT -5
The one constant is that things do change over time. My bike for example and many of the newer ones read speed off a magnet imbedded in the rear rim.
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Post by spunn on Jul 8, 2014 12:55:56 GMT -5
howdy, the garmin shows Spokane Washington. are you there? lotsa miles and smiles to ya ken No just grabbed it off the web to show the unit. The thing is to expect on any motorcycle, and the way they keep speed your going to be off. I think its smart to grab a unit and check your markings and go from that. |
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