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Old 09-01-2009, 01:01 PM   #11 (permalink)
theycallmeebryan
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2003 Ninja EX250 - '03 Kawasaki Ninja EX250
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Originally Posted by marcexec View Post
Regarding my attempt to fill her only every 1 1/2 days - that failed, sort of.

I was trying to reach the station directly at the motorway but I had to switch to reserve after 210km on the tank. I filled her with 10.35l, that's all I can get int her. The tank is supposed to hold 13 Litres + 2 Litre Reservoir.

Even worse, since coming near the "end" of the tank, probably some old gunk got loose and now she's running rough at certain rpms...

Summary:

Never change a running system!
I would drain the float bowls on your carbs, you probably have a bit of water/gunk in there.

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