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November 7th, 2012, 10:05 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jacques
Location: South Africa, Stellenbosch
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 37
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First Oil Change
So when do you guys do it? The Dealer as well as the manual says 1000km/600miles but I know a lot of people change both the oil as well as the oil filter out sooner. Do you guys recommend this? Is it really necessary and if so when?
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November 7th, 2012, 10:07 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Samer
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 376
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600 mile service is more than an oil change... Check the FAQ
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November 7th, 2012, 10:14 AM
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Name: Jacques
Location: South Africa, Stellenbosch
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November 7th, 2012, 10:22 AM
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November 7th, 2012, 10:23 AM
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Your gunna get varying answers to your question. I would answer your question as such; it depends on how you break it in, how conservative you are, how mechanically inclined you are and how well do you maintain your bike.
I changed mine for the first time @ 600 miles w/ an average type of break in. Didn't see much in the oil. Did it again @ 1000 after riding it pretty hard. Found more in the oil than the first change. Your experience me be different.
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November 7th, 2012, 10:56 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jacques
Location: South Africa, Stellenbosch
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Thats pretty much my thoughts on the topic, glad you guys confirmed it cause thats what I did with my 250 but not like I had it very long. Anyway planning the same with my 300, thanks
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November 7th, 2012, 11:11 AM
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IC2(SW)
Name: Kerry
Location: Pensacola
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Some people change oil out allot in the first 600 miles. I always did the 600 - 1000 then every 2000 on my bikes....
Until, the 250r. Kawi put some sort of bad oil in ours, gummy crap. Had to change it out at 200 miles, there was no way in hell you would have made 600. |
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November 7th, 2012, 07:47 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Samer
Location: Jupiter, Florida
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The people that write the manual know what they are talking about for the most part, so you generally will not go wrong following it  Just enjoy it and don't worry too much before 600 miles. |
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