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fuel mileage problems

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Charger739

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My 1982 gs850gl only got 110 miles before I had to turn it on reserve is this the norm?
 
How much gas did you put in it after it went on reserve? You should be getting 40+ mpg.

The L models have small tanks. If you can only put about 2.5-2.8 gallons in it when it hits reserve, then that's about right.
 
Never mind how many miles before you have to switch it onto reserve, what fuel mileage are you getting?

I run my 80 850G with a 5.8 gallon tank set on reserve and I can go around 200~210 miles on a tank before I have to fuel up. With the roads I normally ride on, I get 43~45 MPG out of it. Your fuel tank is smaller so you won't be able to go as far especially without it being on reserve.
 
Not really, but we need a BUNCH more information to be accurate.

My wife's bike (same as yours) has gone between 85 and 160 miles before switching to reserve. :eek:

The 85-mile tank was at about 75-80 mph, on the freeway, into a headwind of about 15-20 mph.
Later, on that same trip, with no adjustments to the bike, she did close to 160. Speed was 55-60, in the hills of eastern Kentucky, no noticeable wind.

Please tell us:
How fast are you riding?
How long since you have done basic maintenance on the bike?
Are you riding mostly in town or out on the road?
Do you granny-shift while slowly accelerating?
Do you accelerate briskly?
Do you drag race EVERYBODY at every stop light?

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i get 200km ( 140 odd miles ) till i have to flick it onto reserve but thats with a 83 GSX750ES local riding.
 
Well I haven't adjusted the valves yet, but I have checked the charging system and also cleaned out the carbs really well, also I do about 60 mph but it has been a little windy around here in ky lately
 
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