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Old 05-08-2006, 12:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Poor Fuel Milage

I have an 1983 GS650L i never really figured out my fuel milage before . When it got empty i just filled it. But know with the price of fuel i figured it out and was disappointed all i am getting is about 30mpg on short trips and on longer trips about 35mpg . Does any one have any suggestions or are old carberated bikes just alittle bit hard on fuel.

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Check your plugs. If they're indicating a rich condition, that is usually the first symptom of poor fuel mileage.
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