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July 26th, 2013, 07:13 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Pedro
Location: Mexico
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Pregen body with a newgen engine. Posts: 117
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Previous owner said "anything other than amsoil and it will make weird noises"
I recently got this bike, I went for it, because it was really cheap and it seems to be in very good condition and I'm a beginner.
So I'm thinking about changing oil and oil filter, but then I remembered I heard the previous owner saying to use amsoil, and I also noticed it has excess oil, don't know how much, can't tell since it goes I'd say at least 2cm above the oil level window. Should I heed his recommendation/warning and get amsoil oil only? Bike has 22,000 miles and well, I'm wondering... The bike starts smoothly and idles well in about 20 seconds, I have nothing to compare with, but it feels strong, I'm 300lbs and I can very easily accelerate well beyond my ability to control, so I'm not worried about carbs right now. I've seen that Rotella t6 is one of the most liked oils for the ninjettes, and I think I'll give it a try and pay good attention to how the engine sounds afterwards. Thanks! |
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July 26th, 2013, 07:21 AM
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Name: Fish
Location: co
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July 26th, 2013, 07:31 AM
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Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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July 26th, 2013, 07:43 AM
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Certified Troublemaker
Name: Teri
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot.
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That's almost as good as the guy that says "only use shell (or whatever brand) gas or the motor will blow".
Not saying that some oils aren't better then others but as long as you use the rite weight and type you should be good. My boyfriend has Amsoil in his bike rite now and i have Rotella T in mine.
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July 26th, 2013, 08:16 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Pedro
Location: Mexico
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Pregen body with a newgen engine. Posts: 117
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Got it, oil brand is not that important as long as it's changed regularly and levels are proper... makes sense...
THANKS! |
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July 26th, 2013, 10:50 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Pedro
Location: Mexico
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Pregen body with a newgen engine. Posts: 117
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So what do we think about a product like this? http://www.amazon.com/Kawsaki-EX250F...sim_sbs_auto_2
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July 26th, 2013, 10:54 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Fish
Location: co
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July 26th, 2013, 11:01 AM
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Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
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get any jaso-ma2 oil. the kn-401 oil filter can be found at most cycle shops.
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July 26th, 2013, 11:05 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Fish
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July 26th, 2013, 11:11 AM
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Name: Fish
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July 26th, 2013, 12:44 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Anthony
Location: Marble Hill, MO
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231
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July 26th, 2013, 03:50 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Kevin
Location: Madison
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If your willing to spend 37 bucks on kawi oil get Redline Motorcycle 10w40 it will outperform anything.
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