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March 22nd, 2014, 10:13 AM
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Jedi on Two Wheels
Name: Cameron
Location: Kent Island
Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r (Slightly Modded) Posts: 489
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I'm at 6k miles, time for maintenance?
So according to the user manual, 6k is when I should go down the list and clean/adjust/check almost everything on the bike. Truth be told I am not mechanically inclined at all and know little about bikes or cars. Any idea where I should start on this list? The wiki site gives info on how to do most of this, but kinda assumes the reader knows a thing or two about basic mechanics. Does a "Motorcycles for Dummies" exist
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March 22nd, 2014, 10:17 AM
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ninjette.org dude
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That's the service schedule for the pre-gen bikes, not yours.
Here is the sticky thread on this site for a new-gen maintenance schedule.
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March 22nd, 2014, 10:20 AM
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Jedi on Two Wheels
Name: Cameron
Location: Kent Island
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. But seriously, thanks Alex  
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March 22nd, 2014, 10:58 AM
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Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
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http://www.amazon.com/The-Essential-...es+for+dummies http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiot...es+for+dummies http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycling-F...es+for+dummies All available at your friendly public library
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March 22nd, 2014, 11:02 AM
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Name: Lance
Location: La Porte
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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from what my dealer told me the valve adjustment, carb sync and plugs dont really need to be done until about 12500 miles. He said that it would be a waste of money to do it at 7500, unless you are red-lining it all the time
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March 22nd, 2014, 11:15 AM
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ninjette.org dude
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It's because he doesn't think they make enough $ on it. Some bikes need no adjustment at 7500, and others need quite a bit. That's not only related to what type of revs they've seen up until that point.
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