Out of gas.

Azhyen · September 12th, 2011, 02:19 PM

153mi and out of gas on the 805. Time for a tune up id say... Haha

ironglory · September 12th, 2011, 02:27 PM

This is really interesting. Have you experience anything diff than usual? R u still using a 250 and not a "Busa"? lol

Have the carb checked out.

Good luck. Hope everything went well.

Alex · September 12th, 2011, 02:29 PM

Might be getting poor mileage, but also make sure that you're filling the tank all the way up each time.

kingkang204 · September 12th, 2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Might be getting poor mileage, but also make sure that you're filling the tank all the way up each time.

I think might be is a understatement. 153/4 ~ 38 mpg. Assuming that the rider is riding reasonably and not riding the freeway in 4th gear they should be getting at least 50 if not more. I know from my ride home today I was getting about 65 mpg, but I think thats partially because my bike is running on 1 cylinder.

Alex · September 12th, 2011, 02:40 PM

I often get low to mid 40's, and at times have dipped into the high 30's, but that's running flat-out at high speeds for the full tank. The mongo fuel-mileage survey thread is up here for reference.

kingkang204 · September 12th, 2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I often get low to mid 40's, and at times have dipped into the high 30's, but that's running flat-out at high speeds for the full tank. The mongo fuel-mileage survey thread is up here for reference.

My mom always happens to hear when I get pulled over, so I don't speed excessively anymore. The fastest I usually go is 70 (spedo speed, so who knows how fast I am actually going). I miss going fast through the twisties but when you speed through an area for too long the police catch on and that area is a no go.

FrugalNinja250 · September 12th, 2011, 03:10 PM

Just for reference, on my last run to Georgia and back (820 miles each way, one day each way) without saddlebags with the speedo on at least 80 most of the time I got 61mpg. Last year same trip and weather conditions it was in the mid to high 50s. Only other change was dropping a tooth in the rear to 44, already at 15 up front. RPM under 9K even at 80 made the bike less buzzy and virtually eliminated oil consumption. My around town mileage is consistently into the mid to high 60's now with a few tanks at 70 since the sprocket change.

Azhyen · September 12th, 2011, 03:13 PM

I'm a freeway commuter that travels about 70-75mph 20mi one way. It's overdue for a professional tune up. Nearly 13k mi. On her.

September 12th, 2011, 02:19 PM	#1
Azhyen ninjette.org Pirate Name: Seph Location: San Diego Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 301	Out of gas. 153mi and out of gas on the 805. Time for a tune up id say... Haha __________________________________________________ "She said I can't get a bike, so I dumped her."

September 12th, 2011, 02:27 PM	#2
ironglory ninjette.org member Name: Mhilz Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZZR600 Midnight Blue Posts: 114	This is really interesting. Have you experience anything diff than usual? R u still using a 250 and not a "Busa"? lol Have the carb checked out. Good luck. Hope everything went well. __________________________________________________ A mind is like a parachute, open it up & enjoy the view.

September 12th, 2011, 02:29 PM	#3
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September 12th, 2011, 02:40 PM	#5
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	I often get low to mid 40's, and at times have dipped into the high 30's, but that's running flat-out at high speeds for the full tank. The mongo fuel-mileage survey thread is up here for reference. __________________________________________________ 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)

September 12th, 2011, 03:13 PM	#8
Azhyen ninjette.org Pirate Name: Seph Location: San Diego Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 301	I'm a freeway commuter that travels about 70-75mph 20mi one way. It's overdue for a professional tune up. Nearly 13k mi. On her. __________________________________________________ "She said I can't get a bike, so I dumped her."

September 12th, 2011, 03:10 PM	#7
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Just for reference, on my last run to Georgia and back (820 miles each way, one day each way) without saddlebags with the speedo on at least 80 most of the time I got 61mpg. Last year same trip and weather conditions it was in the mid to high 50s. Only other change was dropping a tooth in the rear to 44, already at 15 up front. RPM under 9K even at 80 made the bike less buzzy and virtually eliminated oil consumption. My around town mileage is consistently into the mid to high 60's now with a few tanks at 70 since the sprocket change.

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