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james250ninja
March 16th, 2010, 04:08 PM
i just did a tune up on my bike i have a 2001 250 ninja

i bought 2 quarts of oil is that enough



and
the parts employee said the spark plugs are already gap is that true let me know

kkim
March 16th, 2010, 04:11 PM
yes and yes.

james250ninja
March 16th, 2010, 04:41 PM
thanks for response, is there anything else in a tune up forgot i also drained the carb floters

Alex
March 16th, 2010, 10:18 PM
/moved to pre-gen tech

CC Cowboy
March 17th, 2010, 06:54 AM
I always double check the gap on plugs. Although plugs come pre-gapped, if they have been hit on the end the gap could be changed.

HKr1
March 17th, 2010, 10:03 AM
I always double check the gap on plugs. Although plugs come pre-gapped, if they have been hit on the end the gap could be changed.
:iamwithstupid: Gotta know what the gap is..... Of course you could have bought the Iridiums, cant just stick the gapper in there.

OldGuy
March 17th, 2010, 10:14 AM
thanks for response, is there anything else in a tune up forgot i also drained the carb floters

Always a good time to give the bike an over-all check up.

Brake pads/rotors/hoses
Brake fluid - level, hows it look. If it looks dark it most likely old and good flush and replace won't hurt.
Tires - nicks, cuts, wear pattern, sidewall cracking
Overall fluid leaks - shouldn't be any and indicates potential problems
Cables - easy to move, smooth return, no hang ups, frays at the pivot points

Good way to get to know your ride.

03slime250
May 17th, 2010, 11:57 PM
i just had a shop do a tuneup for me and the reciept shows that they put in ngk cr7 s instead of cr8 s is there much of a difference between the 2? i read that the 7s are for colder temps, its in the 80s here