Cam Chain Issues, need advice

[Drg805]

I recently had some service done to my '06 Ninja 250 because I noticed a oil leak when I was at work. I saw a puddle of oil when I got out of work and took it home since there was still enough oil in the screen. About 30 minutes on the freeway and I get off and I noticed when I came to a stop a few streets down that the oil light came on the quickly off. Took it to the shop to get it fixed and had them also do a valve adjustment since it was about 6k miles since the last one. He said I had an issue with my cam chain and that it would eventually cause me to get a new engine. Today when I was riding on the freeway the throttle gave out and I took it off and let it sit for a few minutes and it started up with no issue and made it to work fine, but with a slight ticking sound. Not sure if you guys have any advice for me on this issue, but I am fairly new and have been riding for about 6 months. Only has about 12k miles on it and dropped once.

[Motofool]

Originally Posted by Drg805

..........Not sure if you guys have any advice for me on this issue, but I am fairly new and have been riding for about 6 months. Only has about 12k miles on it and dropped once.

Welcome to friendly Ninjette.org, Daniel !!!

You bike is too young to have any issues.
It only takes some adjustment and lubrication.
What year is your bike?

[alex.s]

used engines are only $300ish so don't worry. if you want to split the case to replace the chain its not hard. the chain is only like $40 and bolts are cheap. i would clean the cam chain adjuster really well and put it back and see if it helps

[Drg805]

The bike is a 2006 model with only 12500 miles on it. The mechanic said it was probably from the previous owner riding hard without oil. I know that I got it at 6,000 miles and the previous owner had it garaged for quite a bit. The ticking/clanking noise is louder during idle or high rpm. I know I want to upgrade to the ninja 650 eventually, but just dont have the funds currently. I dont know too much about fixing or the tools necessary. Think a novice can take on these repairs?

[Motofool]

Originally Posted by Drg805

...........but just dont have the funds currently. I dont know too much about fixing or the tools necessary. Think a novice can take on these repairs?

Either the 250 or the 650 will need periodic service and eventual repairs.
Low funds mean that your only option is learning how to do it yourself.

On top of that, it is hard to find a mechanic that tests his ideas before assuming and guessing, as this man has just done.

We offer the know-how if you put the tools and the time and the patience.

[Drg805]

I meant the funds for a brand new vehicle, but I know what you mean. I would definitely prefer to work on my bike then have someone else do it for me. I guess the learning process is just wrenching on it and try and figure it out. Would it be helpful to upload the sound Im hearing? Also what kinda tools are necessary?

Thanks for the advice.

[headshrink]

Originally Posted by Drg805

I meant the funds for a brand new vehicle, but I know what you mean. I would definitely prefer to work on my bike then have someone else do it for me. I guess the learning process is just wrenching on it and try and figure it out. Would it be helpful to upload the sound Im hearing? Also what kinda tools are necessary?

Thanks for the advice.

Yes, upload away...

[Motofool]

Originally Posted by Drg805

.........I would definitely prefer to work on my bike then have someone else do it for me..........Also what kinda tools are necessary?

Thanks for the advice.

You are welcome

Please, read these:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_Need_...or_Tools/Parts

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/New_Rid...ht_a_Ninja_250

The other important thing that you need is a flat clean surface with some illumination and protection from Sun and rain.