so, I have a 2000 GW 1500 SE. It has 55000 miles on the clock. Maintenance has been ok. I'm fixing to tear into the steering head bearings cause I think they are shot based on how it rides and feels. other than that, it's a good bike. A few blemishes and surface rust, but generally I'm happy based on the price I paid. $3500.
My only real complaint is that it is lucky to get 35 mpg, especially at highway speeds of 75+. I'm only getting about 175 miles to a tank of gas and lately have been trying to decide on an aux fuel tank. I really want to get at least 200 miles plus without worry of a fuel shortage.
A friend of mine, who is an excellent mechanic, is having health problems and called me today to ask if I was interested in his K1200LT. He has owned the bike for several years and I know he's gone through the bike with a fine tooth comb fixing anything and everything that's not "right". it's truly ready for a cross country trip. it's just under 50k miles. it's fuel injected and he said his fuel mileage is over 40. with a 6.2 gallon fuel tank, that gives me the range I need.
My wife really likes the rear seat on the GW and it's important that she's happy with the ride. I have a friend who had an 01 model and I know his wife was comfortable, so I don't think that would be a problem.
I'd like some unbiased opinions of these two options. I really like my wing if it wasn't for the fuel mileage. Give me your thoughts.
My only real complaint is that it is lucky to get 35 mpg, especially at highway speeds of 75+. I'm only getting about 175 miles to a tank of gas and lately have been trying to decide on an aux fuel tank. I really want to get at least 200 miles plus without worry of a fuel shortage.
A friend of mine, who is an excellent mechanic, is having health problems and called me today to ask if I was interested in his K1200LT. He has owned the bike for several years and I know he's gone through the bike with a fine tooth comb fixing anything and everything that's not "right". it's truly ready for a cross country trip. it's just under 50k miles. it's fuel injected and he said his fuel mileage is over 40. with a 6.2 gallon fuel tank, that gives me the range I need.
My wife really likes the rear seat on the GW and it's important that she's happy with the ride. I have a friend who had an 01 model and I know his wife was comfortable, so I don't think that would be a problem.
I'd like some unbiased opinions of these two options. I really like my wing if it wasn't for the fuel mileage. Give me your thoughts.