When do you hit reserve? - Page 2

beowuff · July 17th, 2009, 11:20 AM

Ah, now I understand. That's a good point, and I think I'll start doing that.

Thanks!

nate-bama · July 20th, 2009, 06:08 PM

been filling my tank on the side stand so i can try to fill to the same level every time..eased up on the hard riding a bit and im rewarded with a pretty steady 60mpg im impressed lots of hills, cant obey speed laws at all lol

ninjammin · July 22nd, 2009, 05:21 PM

I switched my last tank over to reserve at 268 and got 74.3 mpg. After 9000 miles it was the first time I've tried to net max MPG and that's the highest I've gotten by about 10mpg. I got my front 15T last week and I expect it to go up a bit since I'm cruising at 500 rpms lower now. Mostly highway riding here...usually between 60 and 70mph.

nate-bama · October 27th, 2009, 03:17 PM

so after running larger main jets, factory pro needles, epa caps pulled + 3 turns out and K&n pod's for several months my bike averages 50 mpg..i get right at 200 miles before hitting reserve and fill up at 225-230miles..she takes about 4.3-4.5 gallons at that point

bobaab · October 27th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Wow, your bike is using way more gas than stock! Btw, what size tires are you on?

nate-bama · October 27th, 2009, 03:55 PM

up front.. MT 75 100/80-16 , outback..MT 75 120/80-16

my truck get's 10 mpg and the family car's get around 25, so i'm happy with 50mpg

sombo · October 27th, 2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobaab

Wow, your bike is using way more gas than stock! Btw, what size tires are you on?

Actually it's not using that much more. Stock from factory it's rated at about 50-70mpg. He's also made upgrades that use more gas to make more power. Mine as well has had upgrades such as jetting (not sure what jets since I didn't do the mods myself), 2 into 1 yoshi exhaust and sport demon tires. I get anywhere between 50 - 60mpg depending on how I ride.

bobaab · October 28th, 2009, 04:59 AM

My completely stock Ninja 250 consistently gets 65mpg with Kenda K671 in 130/90-16 rear; 100/90-16 front...meaning that his tires go a lesser distance per rotation. It's about a 3% difference there...if he gets 50mpg, then it's really like he's getting 48.5mpg.

Comparing that to my stock gas mileage of 65mpg and you get a difference of 16.5mpg...a whopping 25% difference. I'd call that significant...

But I'm not trying to argue here, just wanted to let you guys know how I saw it. It's still true that 50mpg is much better than...most cars

Alex · October 28th, 2009, 07:43 AM

Riding styles have quite a bit to do with mpg on these bikes. His mileage difference may have something to do with the jetting changes, and it may have nothing to do with it. I never see close to 50 mpg on our current-gen ninjette or or pre-gen, yet my wife was able to get into the 50's and rarely into the 60's.

sombo · October 28th, 2009, 02:08 PM

As I said bob, Kawasaki rated the pre-gens straight from the factory in stock configuration at 50-70mpg. If the factory says it can be as low as 50 in stock form, then why would it seem odd when people get that even after modding?

coffeecandy · October 29th, 2009, 10:09 AM

I'm with nate-bama on this one however I just switch over to reserve even after I fill up and turn it off after I stop. At 200 miles i fill up at about 3.4 gallons.

nate-bama · October 29th, 2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobaab

Wow, your bike is using way more gas than stock! Btw, what size tires are you on?

i had'nt thought about this thread in a while so i just noticed at the start when my bike was stock i got 48 ...ridden hard , but that has'nt changed and i get 50 now with taller gears and carb bs

not to discourage anyone , because of what some may consider sub par fuel economy. I am sure if i drove it like a gentleman the 60+ would be possible

BUT what fun is that? this bike has 250cc's and if your not around 10-11.5k your making Honda Rebel power.

Not that there's anything wrong with that

sprale · November 16th, 2009, 02:39 PM

I have hit the reserve on average around 250 miles. I have 15/41 gears and a tall shield, but I don't run the engine above 7-8 for very long, rarely ride close to the redline.

sometimesido · November 20th, 2009, 02:33 AM

around 240.

ASecretNinja · December 19th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Before it got "cold" here in southern california (by cold I mean 50s at night, high 60s during the day) I would get between 200-215 miles to the tank. Now that its cold, I'm not hitting reserve until 240-250 miles. This is street riding, with very little freeway use too. I'm impressed.

Alex · December 19th, 2009, 03:34 PM

240+ before reserve is some pretty fantastic mileage! I've never been that fortunate on a ninjette, but like you I've noticed that mileage does seem to go up a bit when it gets just a little cooler outside.

ASecretNinja · December 19th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

240+ before reserve is some pretty fantastic mileage! I've never been that fortunate on a ninjette, but like you I've noticed that mileage does seem to go up a bit when it gets just a little cooler outside.

I was just as surprised as you. Granted I've been riding pretty conservatively (shifting between 7-9k rpm, haven't redined it in months). The only thing I can figure is the jetting (along with the cooler air like you said). It runs like a CHAMP in the summer, but been a little sluggish in the winter, particularly in the midrange.

JCCJMM_ · December 19th, 2009, 09:45 PM

I hit reserve just over 240. Does not matter how I ride either, really. I always fill up around 225 to 230 just to avoid flipping the lever while riding.

kkeefedout · January 4th, 2010, 11:46 AM

when im pinned on the throttle all the way open in higher gears and i feel it lagging, i know its RES time.

July 20th, 2009, 06:08 PM	#42
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	been filling my tank on the side stand so i can try to fill to the same level every time..eased up on the hard riding a bit and im rewarded with a pretty steady 60mpg im impressed lots of hills, cant obey speed laws at all lol __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

October 27th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#44
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	so after running larger main jets, factory pro needles, epa caps pulled + 3 turns out and K&n pod's for several months my bike averages 50 mpg..i get right at 200 miles before hitting reserve and fill up at 225-230miles..she takes about 4.3-4.5 gallons at that point __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

October 27th, 2009, 03:55 PM	#46
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	up front.. MT 75 100/80-16 , outback..MT 75 120/80-16 my truck get's 10 mpg and the family car's get around 25, so i'm happy with 50mpg __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

October 28th, 2009, 07:43 AM	#49
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Riding styles have quite a bit to do with mpg on these bikes. His mileage difference may have something to do with the jetting changes, and it may have nothing to do with it. I never see close to 50 mpg on our current-gen ninjette or or pre-gen, yet my wife was able to get into the 50's and rarely into the 60's. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 29th, 2009, 10:09 AM	#51
coffeecandy ninjette.org member Name: Eli Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 159	I'm with nate-bama on this one however I just switch over to reserve even after I fill up and turn it off after I stop. At 200 miles i fill up at about 3.4 gallons. __________________________________________________ Bay Area Event Coming Up: June 2, 2012 Mike's Newb Group Ride

July 17th, 2009, 11:20 AM	#41
beowuff ninjette.org member Name: Yancy Location: Redmond Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 225	Ah, now I understand. That's a good point, and I think I'll start doing that. Thanks!

July 22nd, 2009, 05:21 PM	#43
ninjammin ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: South Mississippi Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 26	I switched my last tank over to reserve at 268 and got 74.3 mpg. After 9000 miles it was the first time I've tried to net max MPG and that's the highest I've gotten by about 10mpg. I got my front 15T last week and I expect it to go up a bit since I'm cruising at 500 rpms lower now. Mostly highway riding here...usually between 60 and 70mph.

October 27th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#45
bobaab ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: Park Ridge, IL Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 74	Wow, your bike is using way more gas than stock! Btw, what size tires are you on?

October 28th, 2009, 04:59 AM	#48
bobaab ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: Park Ridge, IL Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 74	My completely stock Ninja 250 consistently gets 65mpg with Kenda K671 in 130/90-16 rear; 100/90-16 front...meaning that his tires go a lesser distance per rotation. It's about a 3% difference there...if he gets 50mpg, then it's really like he's getting 48.5mpg. Comparing that to my stock gas mileage of 65mpg and you get a difference of 16.5mpg...a whopping 25% difference. I'd call that significant... But I'm not trying to argue here, just wanted to let you guys know how I saw it. It's still true that 50mpg is much better than...most cars

October 28th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#50
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	As I said bob, Kawasaki rated the pre-gens straight from the factory in stock configuration at 50-70mpg. If the factory says it can be as low as 50 in stock form, then why would it seem odd when people get that even after modding?

November 16th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#53
sprale Dead-thread Necromancer! Name: Levon Location: Central Texas Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): K5 V-Strom Posts: 144 Blog Entries: 3	I have hit the reserve on average around 250 miles. I have 15/41 gears and a tall shield, but I don't run the engine above 7-8 for very long, rarely ride close to the redline. __________________________________________________ Dead-thread Necromancer! 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 ZG250 Quarter-Concours commuter Gone 2005 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 Big Black Vee future hack? Last futzed with by sprale; November 22nd, 2009 at 01:10 PM.

November 20th, 2009, 02:33 AM	#54
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	around 240. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

December 19th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#55
ASecretNinja ATGATT Squid Killer Name: Chad Location: So. Cal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189	Before it got "cold" here in southern california (by cold I mean 50s at night, high 60s during the day) I would get between 200-215 miles to the tank. Now that its cold, I'm not hitting reserve until 240-250 miles. This is street riding, with very little freeway use too. I'm impressed.

December 19th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#56
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	240+ before reserve is some pretty fantastic mileage! I've never been that fortunate on a ninjette, but like you I've noticed that mileage does seem to go up a bit when it gets just a little cooler outside. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

December 19th, 2009, 09:45 PM	#58
JCCJMM_ ninjette.org member Name: John-Michael Location: Texas Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 133	I hit reserve just over 240. Does not matter how I ride either, really. I always fill up around 225 to 230 just to avoid flipping the lever while riding.

January 4th, 2010, 11:46 AM	#59
kkeefedout ninjette.org newbie Name: Laurence Location: Cali Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nasty Ninja 250 Posts: 4	when im pinned on the throttle all the way open in higher gears and i feel it lagging, i know its RES time.

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