Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

[jlp]

Is there anything that can be done without killing performance to 1997 GP1200 to make it get better fuel mileage? It seems as though I am having to put gas in it all the time. I checked the plugs and they looked just right. I have a 96 1100 waveraider and it gets way better fuel mileage.

[David3aces]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

only thing you can do is go easy on the throttle :emoticont

[d.ginther]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

Gp's are torquey pigs... From a former owner! The eat a lot of fuel.

[davidlem]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

I have a 96 1100 waveraider and it gets way better fuel mileage.

Really? Mine is a real pig!

[99gp1200]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

only thing you can do is go easy on the throttle :emoticont

And that doesn't help a whole lot

[skraggy]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

The only other option would be to leave it at home.... :)

[dowkk]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

if any of you want to give me your 1100 or 1200 engines with the lousy gas mileage I will give you my very efficient 701, waddaya say?;)

[skraggy]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

LoL....thats why I have one of each....I ride the blaster more often

[uncle-buck]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

High oil and gas prices are good for the economy (here in Texas :-)

[David3aces]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

My FX tank holds 18 gallons...more that the wife's Honda Accord...it will go all day on it..:emoticont

[dowkk]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

I hear for 2006 they are going to offer towable fuel tanks as an option.

[skraggy]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

LoL.......

[jlp]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

Sounds like I am going to have to live with it or get rid of it.

[Katmandu]

Re: Better fuel mileage for GP1200?

And here all this time I thought my '99 GP1200 had a fuel/carb issues, 'cause I have to fill up almost twice for everytime my buddy fills up once. Glad to know this is the norm. I still wouldn't trade mine for his though.