GL1100 carbs on a GL1000

[tlbranth]

Bike runs beautifully ......mileage sucks. Can anyone tell me what mileage to expect with GL1100 carbs on a '75 GL1000?

[robin1731]

Same as with the 1000 carbs. I've had 1100 carbs on the bike in my avatar for a few years. Same mileage as the stock 76 carbs.

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[tlbranth]

Dang!

[Pony Ruiz]

Same mileage as the stock 76 carbs.

what would that be?

[Oldewing]

The 76 we have has 1100's on it.

Runs great, MPG in the mid 30's, could be higher on a slab run, but have not done that yet.

[robin1731]

Same mileage as the stock 76 carbs.

what would that be?

Any where from 25 to 40 + -. It all depends on how you ride. No set in stone number.

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[Rat]

My 1100 (R2B5) with stock carbs, can get as low as 30 mpg around town and as high as 47 when cruising ....

Gord

[Don R]

I got high 30's with 83 carbs on my 78. 80 - 85 mph on I90 going to Sturgis. It was obviously better when I rode slower. They used to think it was a speed secret. Modern thinking is that it isn't, but if they're good carbs they work fine. Plug the vacuum line fitting.