Faffing around

[smeghead]

On Sunday I did my first longish trip on the Majesty, 200 miles from Doncaster to Scarborough, up to Whitby then back to Scarborough. Bacon buttie and a coffee, then took the scenic route home, all before 09:30. When I got home I was ok but had a bit of numb bum syndrome so I ordered a bead seat off 'tinternet, then faffed with the handlebars, I managed to move them an inch or so forward which has freed up the riding position a bit. then I got busy with the ACF 50! Just got to wait for warmer weather so I can fit the Laminar lip I got for Christmas....................I may be waiting a while. I filled her up this morning and worked out the MPG at 68, as I am 20 stone and I don't hang around I reckon that's fantastic.

[Data]

Brilliant! you can't beat an early morning blast...nice one.

[Deeping]

Sounds like you had fun, I had a 250cc Maj and I must say that it is still the most comfy seat I have had. As you said though handlebar placement make a lot of difference, any pics?

[smeghead]

No pics, sorry. You'd hardly be able to notice as the movement was minimal. It certainly feels roomier though! Shame I can't move the seat any further back, it's at its max! Her indoors tells me my bead seat pad has arrived today, good service from Danmedica south ltd. as I only ordered it on Monday ( bank holiday ) Not sure when I will have time to fit it but I will report back on its usefulness.

[MrGrumpy]

Blimey! I didn't know they'd even started selling them yet!

[johnp]

I loved early morning rides into the country or coast.

[smeghead]

I always have done the early morning rides. A couple of years ago I did 240 miles on my BMW R1150R and was home by 09:15
You can't beat early mornings, hardly anyone on the roads, nice and cool in summer and no queues at the 'Tea pot' cafe on Scarborough front!

[smeghead]

Bead seat on, seat feels a bit harder and higher, maybe 1/2 an inch or so. I expected it to be slippery but it wasn't. Took a 90 mile trip, mixed roads including motorways and after a couple of hours still no numb bum so something is working! I will reserve full judgement when I've done a four hour trip but so far thumbs up for the beads. I am very impressed how the Majesty keeps a steady 70-80 mph on the motorway.

[Aaron]

I've had my Majesty 400 for a year now, ride it to work each morning. I love my Maj. I was saving up for a Tmax at the time, but due to finances and a good deal arising, I grabbed the Maj. I fitted the heated grips (Yamaha ones, from Webike Japan.com). Also got the adjustable Givi screen for it. Good scoot.

[smeghead]

Which Givi do you have and how does it compare to stock? I have a Laminar Lip but not had sufficient hot weather to fit it!