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  • 81gs550l
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    New owner 81 gs550l

    Hi all,
    just purchased a 1981 gs550l with 10k miles seems to be very well kept for the past 35 years. I have noticed with just a few weeks of riding it's getting pretty bad gas mileage. After first riding it home and a few tanks of premium run through it she's running a lot smother. I'm new to working on bikes but have some mechanical know how any easy way to diagnose the problem? I though of adding fuel treatment at my next fill up any thoughts?

    thanks,
    jj

    " I like mine with lettuce and tomatoes an ice cold beer and French fried potatoes "
  • Darren

    #2
    clean and lightly reoil air filter and a new set of plugs and add
    some seafoam to the fuel tank

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    • 81gs550l

      #3
      where can I get seafoam other than Kmart?

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      • Guest

        #4
        Originally posted by 81gs550l
        where can I get seafoam other than Kmart?
        Advanced Auto has it if you have those stores around.
        You should post a picture of your bike for us to see. The avatar is too small.

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        • 81gs550l

          #5
          Thanks. I uploaded a better pic of my bike.

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          • 81gs550l

            #6
            It's getting cold outside
            Last edited by Guest; 10-12-2016, 06:40 AM.

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