I have a 2001 Ninja 250 with 1371 miles on it. I'm getting less than 40mpg, but I've heard that most people get 55 to 75mpg on this bike. So I want to improve my gas mileage. I don't drive it hard, so I think my mileage should be better. I'm planning the following maintenance:
1. clean the carbs (any tips on how to do this?)
2. adjust the valves (I haven't done this yet)
3. lubricate the chain & adjust slack
4. check tire pressure (I already did this)
5. oil change (I already did this)
6. clean air filter (I already did this)
7. change spark plugs (Do you think I need this?)
8. adjust timing? (Is this like a car?)
9. adjust clutch? (Is this like a car?)
I'm also planning to change my sprockets to reduce my highway RPM's and spread out the gearing. That may or may not have much effect on gas mileage, but it's something I want to do anyway. After my rear tire is worn, I'll put a taller tire on it to additionally reduce the highway RPM's and spread out the gearing.
I have the Kawasaki service manual and supplement.
So here are my questions. Is there anything I'm forgetting (as far as improving gas mileage goes)? Does anyone have any suggestions on any of this? Has anyone had low gas mileage that was fixed easily with a single maintenance item? Thanks.
Curt
1. clean the carbs (any tips on how to do this?)
2. adjust the valves (I haven't done this yet)
3. lubricate the chain & adjust slack
4. check tire pressure (I already did this)
5. oil change (I already did this)
6. clean air filter (I already did this)
7. change spark plugs (Do you think I need this?)
8. adjust timing? (Is this like a car?)
9. adjust clutch? (Is this like a car?)
I'm also planning to change my sprockets to reduce my highway RPM's and spread out the gearing. That may or may not have much effect on gas mileage, but it's something I want to do anyway. After my rear tire is worn, I'll put a taller tire on it to additionally reduce the highway RPM's and spread out the gearing.
I have the Kawasaki service manual and supplement.
So here are my questions. Is there anything I'm forgetting (as far as improving gas mileage goes)? Does anyone have any suggestions on any of this? Has anyone had low gas mileage that was fixed easily with a single maintenance item? Thanks.
Curt