Don't push your trip button in motion

P1NDLESK1N · August 19th, 2009, 12:36 AM

Well after almost always pushing my trip meter button while pulling away from the gas station, it finally broke. I asked Google and he told me I should only push it while stopped, never in motion.

It was stuck for a while around 150, but after a strong push its now stuck at zero.

So I figure I can either buy a new tach, or open this bitch up and try to fix it.

Anyone else learn the hard way?

andrewexd · August 19th, 2009, 02:32 AM

wow really ? I've never heard of that. I only do it so I can calculate gas mileage. Is this for both gen 250s ??

girlracerphoto · August 19th, 2009, 06:24 AM

That Applies for Cars too!!! If it is a mechanical trip meter do it STOPPED. In motion will eventually strip the gears. If you have a digital one it doesn't matter!

Snake · August 19th, 2009, 02:21 PM

Thank you for the heads up.

capt_bugaloo · August 19th, 2009, 02:37 PM

Huh. I have never heard of that before.

kkim · August 19th, 2009, 02:54 PM

I have... and it wasn't only bikes, but cars, as well, with mechanical reset trip meters.

SlowCheetah · August 19th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Good to know, now I just I need to remember to do it before I pull away. Thanks for the heads up

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P1NDLESK1N · August 19th, 2009, 09:30 PM

Ooooo it moved!

Was all 0's.
Now its halfway to all 1's.

kkim · August 19th, 2009, 09:42 PM

lol... that's what she said!!

Alex · August 20th, 2009, 05:21 AM

Good info on this thread, I'd never heard of this.

demp · August 20th, 2009, 07:04 AM

good to know... I've done that myself, thankfully it's not broken, yet xD

noche_caliente · August 20th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Dario, I'm sorry this happened to you, but thanks for warning the rest of us!

Grn99Kawi · August 20th, 2009, 05:37 PM

I remember reading about that.. maybe on the ninja250 faq site.. never heard of one actually breaking though.. sucks but if it bothers you.. is there a way to swap over another trip odometer part without losing the odometer on your speedo with mileage?

Sound Wave · August 20th, 2009, 08:58 PM

hmm... never heard of this before either. doesn't affect me anymore, but good to know for future reference.

zartan · August 21st, 2009, 12:00 AM

Don't push your trip button in motion ...
just sounds like good advice to live by also

thanks for the heads up

zach · August 21st, 2009, 02:30 AM

I've never even thought about that. It makes sense though...it's trying to turn, and you're trying to stop it. Thanks for the heads up. Probably not smart to be messing with it while you're riding anyways, even though I do it every time. I always pull away from the gas station and get about 10 miles down the road before I'm like, oh ****, forgot to push the button.

Purspeed · August 21st, 2009, 10:25 AM

I did not know that. That's a good tip.

P1NDLESK1N · August 21st, 2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zach

... I always pull away from the gas station and get about 10 miles down the road before I'm like, oh ****, forgot to push the button.

That's what I did, apparently one time too many.

Now I get to frequently open up my gas tank and make guesstimates.

kkim · August 21st, 2009, 09:29 PM

you've got a pregen... just ride till you hit reserve and fillup afterward.

P1NDLESK1N · August 22nd, 2009, 12:35 PM

I don't like playing the 'OhshitIgottagettoagasstation' game.

So I usually gas up before my big commutes, or day of riding.

CRXTrek · August 22nd, 2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1NDLESK1N

I don't like playing the 'OhshitIgottagettoagasstation' game.

So I usually gas up before my big commutes, or day of riding.

Does your odometer work? Do a little math and make a mental note as to when you need to start looking for gas.

Strider · August 23rd, 2009, 12:48 PM

Good to know this can happen ...
I usually fill up at 250 miles regardless, but I do rely on my trip indicator a lot too.
thanks for the heads up!

BlueRaven · August 23rd, 2009, 01:03 PM

Thanks for the heads up ...i always forget to push the button until i pull out of the gas station.

minuslars · August 25th, 2009, 05:55 PM

Yup learned this one as well on my '94 Trooper. Who says experience in a car doesn't carry over to bikes?

P1NDLESK1N · August 26th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Oddly enough, I noticed while out that it seemed to be moving through all the numbers once again fine. I figured all the little plastic bits inside musta realigned or something.

Today I reset it back to all 0's before heading out, but its back to no movement.

I wonder if after another 100 or so miles it'll start working again like yesterday.

Jerry · August 29th, 2009, 11:54 PM

Probably bends/breaks/wears down the first cog on the "ones place" zero gear...and probably even worse if you hold the button down...

Not that it helps now.

great...there's another bad habit I get to work on....

Slono · January 31st, 2012, 09:41 AM

Super old thread, but thanks for the info.

kiler · January 31st, 2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slono

Super old thread, but thanks for the info.

Good bump...I did not know this

Skippii · January 31st, 2012, 02:05 PM

I guess this explains why my trip meter sometimes doesn't work....but sometimes if I push the button really hard it resets and works fine.
Posted via Mobile Device

NDspd · January 31st, 2012, 09:43 PM

Good tip!!!

August 19th, 2009, 12:36 AM	#1
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	Don't push your trip button in motion Well after almost always pushing my trip meter button while pulling away from the gas station, it finally broke. I asked Google and he told me I should only push it while stopped, never in motion. It was stuck for a while around 150, but after a strong push its now stuck at zero. So I figure I can either buy a new tach, or open this bitch up and try to fix it. Anyone else learn the hard way?

August 19th, 2009, 06:24 AM	#3
girlracerphoto girlracerphoto Name: Danielle Location: Central Florida Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 18	That Applies for Cars too!!! If it is a mechanical trip meter do it STOPPED. In motion will eventually strip the gears. If you have a digital one it doesn't matter! __________________________________________________ Check me out! girlracerphoto.blogspot.com & www.twitter.com/girlracerphoto

August 19th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#5
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Huh. I have never heard of that before. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

August 20th, 2009, 05:21 AM	#10
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August 20th, 2009, 03:36 PM	#12
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Dario, I'm sorry this happened to you, but thanks for warning the rest of us! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 19th, 2009, 02:32 AM	#2
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	wow really ? I've never heard of that. I only do it so I can calculate gas mileage. Is this for both gen 250s ??

August 19th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Thank you for the heads up.

August 19th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I have... and it wasn't only bikes, but cars, as well, with mechanical reset trip meters.

August 19th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#7
SlowCheetah ninjette.org member Name: Art Location: Southern California Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 32	Good to know, now I just I need to remember to do it before I pull away. Thanks for the heads up .

August 19th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#8
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	Ooooo it moved! Was all 0's. Now its halfway to all 1's.

August 19th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#9
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	lol... that's what she said!!

August 20th, 2009, 07:04 AM	#11
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	good to know... I've done that myself, thankfully it's not broken, yet xD

August 20th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#13
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	I remember reading about that.. maybe on the ninja250 faq site.. never heard of one actually breaking though.. sucks but if it bothers you.. is there a way to swap over another trip odometer part without losing the odometer on your speedo with mileage? __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

August 20th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#14
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	hmm... never heard of this before either. doesn't affect me anymore, but good to know for future reference.

August 21st, 2009, 12:00 AM	#15
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	*Don't push your trip button in motion ...* just sounds like good advice to live by also thanks for the heads up __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

August 21st, 2009, 02:30 AM	#16
zach ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Crestview Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 650R, 2009 250R Posts: 80	I've never even thought about that. It makes sense though...it's trying to turn, and you're trying to stop it. Thanks for the heads up. Probably not smart to be messing with it while you're riding anyways, even though I do it every time. I always pull away from the gas station and get about 10 miles down the road before I'm like, oh ****, forgot to push the button.

August 21st, 2009, 10:25 AM	#17
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	I did not know that. That's a good tip. __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

August 21st, 2009, 09:29 PM	#19
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	you've got a pregen... just ride till you hit reserve and fillup afterward.

August 22nd, 2009, 12:35 PM	#20
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	I don't like playing the 'OhshitIgottagettoagasstation' game. So I usually gas up before my big commutes, or day of riding.

August 23rd, 2009, 12:48 PM	#22
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Good to know this can happen ... I usually fill up at 250 miles regardless, but I do rely on my trip indicator a lot too. thanks for the heads up! __________________________________________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ATGATT 4EVER

August 23rd, 2009, 01:03 PM	#23
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Thanks for the heads up ...i always forget to push the button until i pull out of the gas station. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

August 25th, 2009, 05:55 PM	#24
minuslars ninjette.org member Name: Arthur Location: NoVA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '03 EX250 Posts: 134	Yup learned this one as well on my '94 Trooper. Who says experience in a car doesn't carry over to bikes?

August 26th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#25
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	Oddly enough, I noticed while out that it seemed to be moving through all the numbers once again fine. I figured all the little plastic bits inside musta realigned or something. Today I reset it back to all 0's before heading out, but its back to no movement. I wonder if after another 100 or so miles it'll start working again like yesterday.

August 29th, 2009, 11:54 PM	#26
Jerry ninjette.org member Name: Jerry Location: California Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 178	Probably bends/breaks/wears down the first cog on the "ones place" zero gear...and probably even worse if you hold the button down... Not that it helps now. great...there's another bad habit I get to work on....

January 31st, 2012, 09:41 AM	#27
Slono ninjette.org guru Name: Solon Location: Toronto, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (sold), 2007 SV650s (deer wrecked), 2010 Suzuki SV650S Posts: 334	Super old thread, but thanks for the info.

January 31st, 2012, 02:05 PM	#29
Skippii Milkshake Drinker Name: Skippii Location: Richmond, Va Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.	I guess this explains why my trip meter sometimes doesn't work....but sometimes if I push the button really hard it resets and works fine. Posted via Mobile Device

January 31st, 2012, 09:43 PM	#30
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Good tip!!!

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