how many miles for my bike?

[Pac-Man]

i have a 1985 gs450L, how many miles should i get before running empty ya think?

[Nessism]

How about helping us out and telling us how big the tank is? The info is in the factory service manual. BTW, your bike should get at least 50 mpg.

[Pac-Man]

2.9 gals is what the manual says

[tkent02]

More like 60 something if all is well.
Hell a 750 should be around 50 mpg.

[Nessism]

2.9 gals is what the manual says

Sounds too small. Manual should state total fill, and reserve fill.

[tkent02]

He's got the dreaded tiny tank L, remember?

[Pac-Man]

straight from the manual:

Capacities

Liters - 11
US Gal - 2.9
Imp gal - 2.4

Dont know if it matters but this is the manual I got off Bikecliffs website (middle section, 3rd link down) http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/, says its for 77-87 450's, doesnt specify 450L but none the less 450 neway.....Not the same or good?

[Pac-Man]

He's got the dreaded tiny tank L, remember?

Is it recommended to size up? And if so what other changes need to be made to do so?

[BassCliff]

Is it recommended to size up? And if so what other changes need to be made to do so?

Hi,

I would just ride what you've got. Stay within 100-120 miles of a gas station. To install a larger tank would take modifications to the frame's tank mounts, bolt holes, the new tank's mounting tabs, etc. All that trouble may not be worth it to you.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Im Faster]

I got about 45-50mpg last year with mine

[Pac-Man]

alrite, ty guys.