I have had my 2000 R* since new. It doesn't matter if it's summer or winter I get between 35-38 mpg. I have the baron's 165 main 35. I have freedom duels & Mr C's air cleaner. I live at about 300' above sea level.
After reading these complaints I'm beginning to believe that there is no such thing as 40-45 mpg. I sometimes wonder how some people come up with their numbers. Are they filling the tank and setting the trip meter and then when they need fuel again dividing the trip miles by how many gallons it took to refill the tank?? I would be good money to have my bike tuned and get 45 mpg.
And Dave sorry again we missed you in Laughlin. Since my friend Tom's bike was acting up we didn't get there till right at 1:00. I went to the Yamaha booth and hung out for a little while but didn't see anybody I would know from the forum.