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My 1982 gs850gl only got 110 miles before I had to turn it on reserve is this the norm?
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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.sigpic
SUZUKI: 1978 GS1000E; 1980 GS1000G; 1982 GS650E; 1982 GS1100G; 1982 GS1100E; 1985 GS700ES
HONDA: 1981 CB900F Super Sport
KAWASAKI: 1981 KZ550A-2; 1984 ZX750A-2 (aka GPZ750); 1984 KZ700A-1
YAMAHA: 1983 XJ750RK Seca
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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.Comment
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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.
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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#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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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.Comment
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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 latelyComment
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