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Old September 25th, 2018, 11:56 AM   #9
jkv45
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Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013

Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes

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Welcome.

This is a good resource for all things Ninja - https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Ninja250_Howto

Here's the chain section - https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Final_Drive

As TJ noted, best to make sure the chain is in good condition, properly adjusted, and lubed to prevent any issue on the road.

I also recommend checking the condition and age of your tires (as I always do...). Tires are very important for your safety, so look them over closely for drying and cracking and check the date on the sidewall. It's 4 numbers in an oval like "2409". The first two are the week of the year (24th week), the second are the last digits of the year (2009). Anything more than 5 years old is pushing it in my opinion.

Some good how-to videos covering chain cleaning and adjustment, among other maintenance items - http://www.canyonchasers.net/video/
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