I did something bad... ;(

PrincessJae · June 29th, 2013, 01:58 AM

Don't kill me!

So I never got around to talking my 2012 to the dealer for the tune up at 600-800 miles. ( I did call them and they seemed to not understand what I was talking about, and then they said it would be $175, which I didn't have the money for. ) I meant to do it myself but a few canyon rides later and my miles jumped up!

Anyway to make a long story short I just changed my oil myself today at 1100 miles. The meter was beyond low, there was no oil in that indicator. I poured in 2 liters, which filled up the indicator to a little more than half. Turned on the bike, and of course it went down to empty again.

I'm going to go buy another liter tomorrow, will that be enough? What else should I do since I took care of my little ninja so badly? Should I change my oil even sooner this time around? What else is done at the tune up, just lubing the chain?

Thanks! I'll be better from now on I promise!

fishdip · June 29th, 2013, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PrincessJae

Don't kill me!

So I never got around to talking my 2012 to the dealer for the tune up at 600-800 miles. ( I did call them and they seemed to not understand what I was talking about, and then they said it would be $175, which I didn't have the money for. ) I meant to do it myself but a few canyon rides later and my miles jumped up!

Anyway to make a long story short I just changed my oil myself today at 1100 miles. The meter was beyond low, there was no oil in that indicator. I poured in 2 liters, which filled up the indicator to a little more than half. Turned on the bike, and of course it went down to empty again.

I'm going to go buy another liter tomorrow, will that be enough? What else should I do since I took care of my little ninja so badly? Should I change my oil even sooner this time around? What else is done at the tune up, just lubing the chain?

Thanks! I'll be better from now on I promise!

Look in your owners manual it will tell you every thing you need to do and at what miles.

PrincessJae · June 29th, 2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

Look in your owners manual it will tell you every thing you need to do and at what miles.

Yes I understand I can do that, and I've seen the maintenance schedule although I'm not sure I understand half of it. But my main question is is there something additional I should do as damage control for what I did to the bike.

fishdip · June 29th, 2013, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PrincessJae

Yes I understand I can do that, and I've seen the maintenance schedule although I'm not sure I understand half of it. But my main question is is there something additional I should do as damage control for what I did to the bike.

Really you did not do something that bad considering I have seen other post with a lot more miles the you did. Also my best advise to you is find some one close to you that knows the bike and is able to help you with the work you need to do on it.

DaBlue1 · June 29th, 2013, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PrincessJae

.....Anyway to make a long story short I just changed my oil myself today at 1100 miles. The meter was beyond low, there was no oil in that indicator. I poured in 2 liters, which filled up the indicator to a little more than half. Turned on the bike, and of course it went down to empty again.

When you check the oil level, the bike needs to be sitting level and vertically (straight up and down) and not on the sidestand. The oil will disappear from the sigh glass when the bike is running. This is normal. Wait several minutes after running the bike for engine oil to settle back into the oil sump, then recheck.

At this point you should not have to add anymore oil, in fact, if checked properly you may be a tad bit over full. two quarts of oil is enough. The oil level should be just below the high level mark on the sight glass. if it is a little past that, don't panic, just drain a little bit out and re-check it.

2008 - 2012 Maintenance Schedule

sLick415 · June 29th, 2013, 09:27 AM

Like Blue said, make sure the bike is vertical when checking the oil level. Have someone sit on the bike if you dont have a stand. Or you can pull the bike vertical from the handlebar (holding onto the brake) while youre kneeling if you think you can do it.

If it was my bike, Id do another change after 500 miles to make sure Ive drained everything from the break-in. Wouldnt hurt.

Joshorilla · June 29th, 2013, 09:35 AM

Don't bother taking note of how much you put in, just make sure it's half way in the sight glass when you keep it upright and it's been off for a few minutes.

I also highly recomend you replace the oil filter also!

Trailerboy531 · June 29th, 2013, 09:53 AM

You're fine, that's not that bad. You have good advice as far as oil goes here already. Don't add more than 2 - that's about the maximum these bikes hold. I usually put in just under 2.

PrincessJae · June 29th, 2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

When you check the oil level, the bike needs to be sitting level and vertically (straight up and down) and not on the sidestand. The oil will disappear from the sigh glass when the bike is running. This is normal. Wait several minutes after running the bike for engine oil to settle back into the oil sump, then recheck.

At this point you should not have to add anymore oil, in fact, if checked properly you may be a tad bit over full. two quarts of oil is enough. The oil level should be just below the high level mark on the sight glass. if it is a little past that, don't panic, just drain a little bit out and re-check it.

2008 - 2012 Maintenance Schedule

Thanks! I propped the side stand up on a brick so it was a little more level, but your right I forgot to check 5 min after I turned the bike off. I spent a good hour trying to get the fuel filter bolt off I think I was exhausted and it slipped my mind. Lol, I'll check it again when I get home!

PrincessJae · June 29th, 2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sLick415

If it was my bike, Id do another change after 500 miles to make sure Ive drained everything from the break-in. Wouldnt hurt.

Sounds good! I think I'll do this to be safe

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Originally Posted by Joshorilla

I also highly recomend you replace the oil filter also!

I did actually! Only the kawasaki filter didn't come with O rings :/ so I'll be sure to change those out next time around. Thanks!

June 29th, 2013, 01:58 AM	#1
PrincessJae ninjette.org member Name: Jae Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 33	I did something bad... ;( Don't kill me! So I never got around to talking my 2012 to the dealer for the tune up at 600-800 miles. ( I did call them and they seemed to not understand what I was talking about, and then they said it would be $175, which I didn't have the money for. ) I meant to do it myself but a few canyon rides later and my miles jumped up! Anyway to make a long story short I just changed my oil myself today at 1100 miles. The meter was beyond low, there was no oil in that indicator. I poured in 2 liters, which filled up the indicator to a little more than half. Turned on the bike, and of course it went down to empty again. I'm going to go buy another liter tomorrow, will that be enough? What else should I do since I took care of my little ninja so badly? Should I change my oil even sooner this time around? What else is done at the tune up, just lubing the chain? Thanks! I'll be better from now on I promise!

June 29th, 2013, 09:53 AM	#8
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	You're fine, that's not that bad. You have good advice as far as oil goes here already. Don't add more than 2 - that's about the maximum these bikes hold. I usually put in just under 2. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

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sLick415 ninjette.org guru Name: Danny Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 263	Like Blue said, make sure the bike is vertical when checking the oil level. Have someone sit on the bike if you dont have a stand. Or you can pull the bike vertical from the handlebar (holding onto the brake) while youre kneeling if you think you can do it. If it was my bike, Id do another change after 500 miles to make sure Ive drained everything from the break-in. Wouldnt hurt.

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Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Don't bother taking note of how much you put in, just make sure it's half way in the sight glass when you keep it upright and it's been off for a few minutes. I also highly recomend you replace the oil filter also!