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what kind of gas mileage do you get out of your old GS? My 1980 GS450 has in the past gotten over 60 mpg while riding around state highways in CT going between 40 and 50 or so mph. After cleaning my carbs out, replacing the intake and airbox boots, replacing the vacuum and gas lines, I just refueled for the first time this season, and got 55 mpg (mostly highway at around 55 or so).
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My 1100 L delivers 50+ at 65 or better most times. My 450 Rebel tops at 62mpg at 65. My 850 45 mpg. My 900 45mpg. So be happy you are doing pretty good.
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80 GS 1100 LT, 83 1100 G "Scruffy"
81 GS 1000 G
79 GS 850 G
81 GS 850 L
83 GS 550 ES, 85 GS 550 ES
80 GS 550 L
86 450 Rebel, 70CL 70, Yamaha TTR125
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On average im at about 55mpg. I havent even attempted to econo ride it yet.Comment
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My 450 get about 55+ when I'm averaging 60mph. Around, less. The 650 gets 45-48 at 65mph. Around town it's less. To many warm ups and jack rabbit starts. My town is only 3 miles long and 3 lights.
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83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
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on my 82 gs550 katana, i run a pretty steady 43 mpg. thats about half and half city highway. of course its lower with my jetting, 4-1 and pods.Originally posted by davidduarte View PostComment
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Wife's 850 has gotten a low of 28 and a high of 59, most of the time in the mid- to upper-40s.
Son's 850 hasn't been run very much, but the few times it's been out it's been in the low- to mid-40s
I haven't even gotten my 850 yet, so I don't know.
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hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Mine sucks.
33MPG. 4-1 vintage Yosh and DJ III.Comment
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on your 1100. what did u do to get that hi of gas milage?Originally posted by gustovh View PostComment
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I bet he spent some time tuning it.
Slapping on a jet kit won't get you there.
Life is too short to ride an L.Comment
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On the highway, taking it easy, I can easily see over 45 mpg. In the boonies, twisties, using both wrists and feet, it can drop to 35 mpg.Comment
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I got 38 on a really windy day, and 43 as a high so far, my riding is half or more in the city. That's on my 85 Gs700ESComment
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My personal best on the 650 was two weeks ago, on premium 92 octain off road non-oxygenated fuel from the local Cenex...53 mpg!
Usually in the upper 30's to mid 40's.
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On my 82 GS750T I get 39 around town and 49 longer cruises.Comment
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