where can i find the reserve?

mikelgabriel · December 23rd, 2009, 12:38 AM

hi guys,

where can i find the reserve button on our ninja250?

wayanlam · December 23rd, 2009, 12:51 AM

that i know of there isnt one...

if you take the left faring off you can see the on and off switch for the fuel line, there isnt a reserve options like a lot of other bikes usually have there.

you need to keep an eye on the miles/km's that you do, i usually fill up at around 250 Km. that's close enough to empty for me.

i don't fully trust the fuel gauge, prefer to fill up early than push the bike to the next petrol station, lol.

kkim · December 23rd, 2009, 12:51 AM

there is none on the new gen 250s... that's what the gas gauge is for.

Ken08Ninja · December 23rd, 2009, 01:06 AM

The petcock only has an On position and a Prime position. The On position allows fuel to flow only when there is vacuum present. Prime will allow the fuel to flow without vacuum.
Just reset your trip meter and use that to help figure when to refill.

divingtigger · December 23rd, 2009, 08:10 AM

How many Km (or miles) is average for these tanks. So far I've trusted the gauge but I'm thinking that isn't the greatest idea

OldGuy · December 23rd, 2009, 08:21 AM

Due to the variations in riding style mileage may vary and the number of miles you can obtain before going empty will vary.

OK now that I've got the legal disclaimer out of the way, I refuel when I hit 200-225 miles. Since I usually average about 53 mpg that leaves me a gallon or so in the tank enough margin I can forget for a day or two. The other consideration is time of year and how much you are riding. When riding everyday I wouldn't hesitate to take down to fumes but during the late fall/winter season when the riding is less frequent I prefer to keep the tank topped off and a gas conditioner (Stabal or sea foam) in the tank to prevent condensation and crud formation.

Have fun, ride safe.

backinthesaddleagain · December 23rd, 2009, 10:10 AM

I find that my guage is overly pessimistic (full only lasts a few miles), but I add a couple gallons when it gets to around 1/4 just to be safe.

Cedilla · December 25th, 2009, 05:01 PM

My fuel gage, seems to change depending on the orientation of the bike, but as long as I go by the lowest reading on the gage it seems to work ok.

I have only ran out of gas once, but I knew I was low. I thought I had a few more miles left though.

mikelgabriel · December 30th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the advises guys...

paterick4o8 · December 30th, 2009, 03:03 PM

just to confirm..

nowhere

December 23rd, 2009, 12:38 AM	#1
mikelgabriel ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: philippines, lucena, cebu, cagayan de oro Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Baja Rouser 200cc, 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 22	where can i find the reserve? hi guys, where can i find the reserve button on our ninja250? __________________________________________________ -- Michael Gabriel Kawasaki Ninja 250r Reviews and Pictures

December 23rd, 2009, 12:51 AM	#2
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	that i know of there isnt one... if you take the left faring off you can see the on and off switch for the fuel line, there isnt a reserve options like a lot of other bikes usually have there. you need to keep an eye on the miles/km's that you do, i usually fill up at around 250 Km. that's close enough to empty for me. i don't fully trust the fuel gauge, prefer to fill up early than push the bike to the next petrol station, lol. __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

December 23rd, 2009, 08:10 AM	#5
divingtigger Pedal Power Name: Rob Location: Winterpeg (Winnipeg) Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja EX250R Posts: 401	How many Km (or miles) is average for these tanks. So far I've trusted the gauge but I'm thinking that isn't the greatest idea __________________________________________________ Using Pedal Power

December 23rd, 2009, 08:21 AM	#6
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Due to the variations in riding style mileage may vary and the number of miles you can obtain before going empty will vary. OK now that I've got the legal disclaimer out of the way, I refuel when I hit 200-225 miles. Since I usually average about 53 mpg that leaves me a gallon or so in the tank enough margin I can forget for a day or two. The other consideration is time of year and how much you are riding. When riding everyday I wouldn't hesitate to take down to fumes but during the late fall/winter season when the riding is less frequent I prefer to keep the tank topped off and a gas conditioner (Stabal or sea foam) in the tank to prevent condensation and crud formation. Have fun, ride safe. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

December 25th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#8
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	My fuel gage, seems to change depending on the orientation of the bike, but as long as I go by the lowest reading on the gage it seems to work ok. I have only ran out of gas once, but I knew I was low. I thought I had a few more miles left though. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

December 23rd, 2009, 12:51 AM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	there is none on the new gen 250s... that's what the gas gauge is for.

December 23rd, 2009, 01:06 AM	#4
Ken08Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: NY Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 129	The petcock only has an On position and a Prime position. The On position allows fuel to flow only when there is vacuum present. Prime will allow the fuel to flow without vacuum. Just reset your trip meter and use that to help figure when to refill.

December 23rd, 2009, 10:10 AM	#7
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I find that my guage is overly pessimistic (full only lasts a few miles), but I add a couple gallons when it gets to around 1/4 just to be safe.

December 30th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#9
mikelgabriel ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: philippines, lucena, cebu, cagayan de oro Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Baja Rouser 200cc, 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 22	Thanks for the advises guys... __________________________________________________ -- Michael Gabriel Kawasaki Ninja 250r Reviews and Pictures

December 30th, 2009, 03:03 PM	#10
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	just to confirm.. nowhere

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