What Oil and Filter Do You Use? - Page 4

Delta107 · December 12th, 2009, 09:01 PM

bump

250Rocket · December 12th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Kawi OEM Filter with Motul 5100 15W-50. Figure the manual says that 10W-XX is good until -10C and 20W-XX is good until 0C so I figured I don't run under freezing so the extra bit of 15W-50 will give me enough come spring but the 50 will assure optimal performance in the summer heat. Lol, it get to be 35C(95F) max here in summer time so I have 15 degrees of breathing room instead of 5.

beowuff · December 12th, 2009, 10:55 PM

Currently running Shell Rotella 5w 40. I'm switching back to the Mobil 1, though. Seems like my bike ran a lot better on it. Shifting was a lot smoother too.

smcbride11 · December 12th, 2009, 11:16 PM

I just changed to Rotella 15w-40, but haven't had a chance to ride on it yet - though I'm intending to move to 5w40 synthetic once it warms up again. Wix filters.

patw · December 13th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Castrol Syntec - oddly enough, it's the one that says it's designed for European high performance vehicles. It just happened to be on sale

K&N oil filter.

Worked well so far, I'll probably do the same next time.

bob706 · December 13th, 2009, 01:26 PM

mobile 1 synth and fram filter.

gnfreak · December 14th, 2009, 05:57 PM

synthetic shell rotella and wix filter.

Rayme · December 14th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Expensive amsoil and a K&N Filter

ASecretNinja · December 19th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob706

mobile 1 synth and fram filter.

Be careful with Fram.

I use Rotella synthetic and Purolator oil filters (ML16812 for pre-gen 250s) are great, and the prices are even better. Purolator makes a solid filter. But it doesn't really matter, most important thing is changing your oil regularly.

Sailariel · December 29th, 2009, 07:27 PM

NAPA (WIX) and Rotella T Synthetic 5W40

JessyBee · January 11th, 2010, 11:28 AM

That sounds scarily risky. Is it okay to do it with just a kick stand? Just make sure it doesnt get stuck in any crevices? PM the answer to my question to me please!

kkim · January 11th, 2010, 11:36 AM

you can do an oil/filter change with the bike on it's kickstand. a rear stand makes it a little bit easier, but certainly not necessary.

JokerSeven · February 20th, 2010, 02:08 PM

When I first got my 250R I changed the oil at 50 miles.
I used Valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil and a WIX #24941 filter.
http://valvoline.com/products/consum...cle-atv-oil/13

Using the same brand oil and filter, I changed the oil again at 100 miles, 300 miles, 600 miles, and 1000 miles.

At 1500 miles I changed to Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5w-40 and I still used the WIX filter.
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...t6_detail.html

I have spent countless hours studying up on mototcycle oil. I was so skeptical about using diesel truck oil at first. After I spent some time looking in to it, the choice was very clear. Shell Rotella T all the way !!

They actually have their own Shell Rotella T motorcycle forum. Check it out.
http://www.shellusserver.com/ubbthre...Board=9&page=1

2WheelGuy · February 20th, 2010, 02:17 PM

Oil is critical on these motors. I burned up a motor on the track when I was using dinosaur oil and didn't know about the oil system problems in these motors. Since then I have used Shell Rotella T synthetic oil and religiously keep it right at the full mark. I dribble in a few ounces whenever needed. I have done many dozen track days and races since the switch and haven't lost a single motor.

I am sold on Shell Rotella t synthetic. I use whatever filter: Fram, K&N, Emgo. They all look like they come from the same factory.

Samer · February 21st, 2010, 11:37 AM

Rotella Synthetic and Fram. I'm at ~1200 miles and I've never noticed the oil level drop. Knock on wood

Timm3h · March 2nd, 2010, 12:49 PM

I need to do an oil change in a few days and I was wondering what everyone runs.

Also what kind of oil filter do you use and do you change it every time?

P.S. I tried doing a search for similar threads but 'oil' is too short.

singlecoillover · March 2nd, 2010, 01:06 PM

Valvoline 10w40 4-stroke motorcycle oil. Kawasaki filter I got from my dealer. (14 dollar filter!!!)

I've heard of people running from 5w30 to 20w50 in their 88-07 ninjettes.

I'm not really sure what the factory recommendations are for the newer gens.

00v_Lucky · March 2nd, 2010, 01:13 PM

and a crush washer, then you're good!

Ramen · March 2nd, 2010, 01:17 PM

Rotella 5w-40 fullsynthetic. Fram filter - though some on here poo poo them.

I change the filter everytime.

Timm3h · March 2nd, 2010, 01:27 PM

Do you really notice a difference switching to synthetic?

And thats diesel engine oil?

CC Cowboy · March 2nd, 2010, 01:33 PM

Mobile One Full Synthetic Motorcyle Oil

Yes, big difference with synthetic. Bike now runs like a 1000.

stealth250 · March 2nd, 2010, 01:42 PM

Valvoline 20W50 4 stroke motorcycle oil and Wix #24941 filter. I change mine every 1000-1500 miles. The O'reilly Auto Parts by me always has the filter in stock.

Here's another thread sort of related to this subject...

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22318

Alex · March 2nd, 2010, 01:44 PM

/moved to new-gen tech

Ramen · March 2nd, 2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timm3h

Do you really notice a difference switching to synthetic?

And thats diesel engine oil?

Oil is oil, it's the viscosity (5W-40) that matters. Big rigs happen to use 40 weight oil and so do our bikes.

I'm not sure if I noticed the difference or not. Primarily, I use synthetic oil in my car and bike so I don't have to change it as often.

CC Cowboy · March 2nd, 2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramen

Oil is oil, it's the viscosity (5W-40) that matters. Big rigs happen to use 40 weight oil and so do our bikes.

I'm not sure if I noticed the difference or not. Primarily, I use synthetic oil in my car and bike so I don't have to change it as often.

So there is no difference in regular oil and synthetic except the time between changes?

Why does some oil say for motorcycles? If oil is oil should it work for everything?

Reswob · March 2nd, 2010, 02:36 PM

I use whatever brand the kawi dealer sells, and Kawi oil filters. Pretty reasonable suprisingly.

JokerSeven · March 2nd, 2010, 02:45 PM

Lots of info here, check it out
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13033

To quote myself, this is what I posted in that thread.

When I first got my 250R I changed the oil at 50 miles.
I used Valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil and a WIX #24941 filter.
http://valvoline.com/products/consum...cle-atv-oil/13

Using the same brand oil and filter, I changed the oil again at 100 miles, 300 miles, 600 miles, and 1000 miles.

At 1500 miles I changed to Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5w-40 and I still used the WIX filter.
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...t6_detail.html

I have spent countless hours studying up on mototcycle oil. I was so skeptical about using diesel truck oil at first. After I spent some time looking in to it, the choice was very clear. Shell Rotella T all the way !!

They actually have their own Shell Rotella T motorcycle forum. Check it out.
http://www.shellusserver.com/ubbthre...Board=9&page=1

ninja man · March 2nd, 2010, 02:49 PM

i use putoline 10w/40 semi synth £3.45Litre and gen kwak oil filter £4.20
i will change oil and filter every 1500miles ..

Greg_E · March 2nd, 2010, 03:00 PM

Start here:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buel...tml?1267398133
continue here:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buel...tml?1267414404

The problem with just any oil is the friction modifiers in the newest version of car oils may decrease clutch life.

Snake · March 2nd, 2010, 04:00 PM

I use Mobile 1 full synthetic 10w-40 Motorcycle oil.

g21-30 · March 2nd, 2010, 06:29 PM

As mentioned in one of the "stickies":

http://www.vfrworld.com/tex_vfr/tech/oil.htm

MKlein3004 · March 2nd, 2010, 07:19 PM

shell rotella and wix filter.

Greg_E · March 2nd, 2010, 07:21 PM

That's the short version, in the first link I gave is a link to the full article, took a while to read but I consider it time well spent.

OK different authors but same good info:
http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html

miks · March 2nd, 2010, 07:35 PM

Valvoline 10W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Armour & Kawasaki oil filter, but will be switching to the K&N oil filter in my next oil change. Going to start changing oil and filter every 5000kms.

A question about the filter, when you guys change it do you guys change both O-rings or the big one only?

2WheelGuy · March 2nd, 2010, 07:37 PM

I highly recommend using a high quality synthetic oil. I use Shell Rotella T synthetic.

250 Ninja motors have a design flaw that can cause a loss of oil pressure when run hard. I don't know if this has been corrected in the new motors or not but I doubt it.

I have seen many 250s with spun bearings. I've even lost a motor myself before I got anal about oil. I was running dinosaur oil and letting the oil level get down to the lower level mark.

Since burning up my (my girlfriends) motor I switched to Shell Rotella T and have maintained the oil level at the full mark at all times. Since then I have ridden many dozens of days at the track with no engine failures.

Ramen · March 2nd, 2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

So there is no difference in regular oil and synthetic except the time between changes?

My meaning is that they are interchangable.

Quote:

Why does some oil say for motorcycles? If oil is oil should it work for everything?

The only difference between motorcycle oil and standard automotive oil is $5/quart.

stealth250 · March 3rd, 2010, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramen

The only difference between motorcycle oil and standard automotive oil is $5/quart.

Not true. Automotive engine oils contain friction modifiers and some contain moly. This will effect the clutch performance in wet clutch applications. You are much better off using motorcycle specific oil. Even though it costs more than automotive oil, you only need to buy 2 quarts. The way I look at it, it's cheaper to spend a few more bucks on the correct oil than replacing the clutch prematurely.

mrkyo · March 3rd, 2010, 07:30 AM

Motul 5100 Semi-synthetic 10w-40, with emgo filter, no complains so far...

Greg_E · March 3rd, 2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramen

The only difference between motorcycle oil and standard automotive oil is $5/quart.

You need to read the articles linked

Momaru · March 3rd, 2010, 09:38 AM

Royal Purple 10w-40, synthetic since break-in and WIX filters. No complaints thusfar.

December 12th, 2009, 10:22 PM	#122
250Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 171	Kawi OEM Filter with Motul 5100 15W-50. Figure the manual says that 10W-XX is good until -10C and 20W-XX is good until 0C so I figured I don't run under freezing so the extra bit of 15W-50 will give me enough come spring but the 50 will assure optimal performance in the summer heat. Lol, it get to be 35C(95F) max here in summer time so I have 15 degrees of breathing room instead of 5. __________________________________________________ Back on the road again Season 2010 Dam it feels good!

December 13th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#125
patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	Castrol Syntec - oddly enough, it's the one that says it's designed for European high performance vehicles. It just happened to be on sale K&N oil filter. Worked well so far, I'll probably do the same next time. __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

December 14th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#127
gnfreak ninjette.org member Name: keith Location: central, illinois Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1980 Kawasaki Z1-G1 Classic, 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 39	synthetic shell rotella and wix filter. __________________________________________________ Keith LaCombe Normal, IL 1980 Kawasaki Z1-G1 Classic

December 14th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#128
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	Expensive amsoil and a K&N Filter __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

January 11th, 2010, 11:28 AM	#131
JessyBee ninjette.org member Name: Jessy Location: Orlando Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 19	That sounds scarily risky. Is it okay to do it with just a kick stand? Just make sure it doesnt get stuck in any crevices? PM the answer to my question to me please! __________________________________________________ JBo, time to roll!

December 12th, 2009, 09:01 PM	#121
Delta107 ninjette.org member Name: Delta Location: Colorado Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R - BLUE Posts: 139	bump

December 12th, 2009, 10:55 PM	#123
beowuff ninjette.org member Name: Yancy Location: Redmond Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 225	Currently running Shell Rotella 5w 40. I'm switching back to the Mobil 1, though. Seems like my bike ran a lot better on it. Shifting was a lot smoother too.

December 12th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#124
smcbride11 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Providence, RI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 BMW K75 Posts: 188	I just changed to Rotella 15w-40, but haven't had a chance to ride on it yet - though I'm intending to move to 5w40 synthetic once it warms up again. Wix filters.

December 13th, 2009, 01:26 PM	#126
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	mobile 1 synth and fram filter.

December 29th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#130
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	NAPA (WIX) and Rotella T Synthetic 5W40

January 11th, 2010, 11:36 AM	#132
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	you can do an oil/filter change with the bike on it's kickstand. a rear stand makes it a little bit easier, but certainly not necessary.

February 20th, 2010, 02:08 PM	#133
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	When I first got my 250R I changed the oil at 50 miles. I used Valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil and a WIX #24941 filter. http://valvoline.com/products/consum...cle-atv-oil/13 Using the same brand oil and filter, I changed the oil again at 100 miles, 300 miles, 600 miles, and 1000 miles. At 1500 miles I changed to Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5w-40 and I still used the WIX filter. http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...t6_detail.html I have spent countless hours studying up on mototcycle oil. I was so skeptical about using diesel truck oil at first. After I spent some time looking in to it, the choice was very clear. Shell Rotella T all the way !! They actually have their own Shell Rotella T motorcycle forum. Check it out. http://www.shellusserver.com/ubbthre...Board=9&page=1

February 20th, 2010, 02:17 PM	#134
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Oil is critical on these motors. I burned up a motor on the track when I was using dinosaur oil and didn't know about the oil system problems in these motors. Since then I have used Shell Rotella T synthetic oil and religiously keep it right at the full mark. I dribble in a few ounces whenever needed. I have done many dozen track days and races since the switch and haven't lost a single motor. I am sold on Shell Rotella t synthetic. I use whatever filter: Fram, K&N, Emgo. They all look like they come from the same factory. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

February 21st, 2010, 11:37 AM	#135
Samer ninjette.org guru Name: Samer Location: Jupiter, Florida Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 376	Rotella Synthetic and Fram. I'm at ~1200 miles and I've never noticed the oil level drop. Knock on wood

March 2nd, 2010, 12:49 PM	#136
Timm3h ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 60	What kind of Oil does everyone use? I need to do an oil change in a few days and I was wondering what everyone runs. Also what kind of oil filter do you use and do you change it every time? P.S. I tried doing a search for similar threads but 'oil' is too short.

March 2nd, 2010, 01:06 PM	#137
singlecoillover ninjette.org member Name: Barak Location: South-Central PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja EX250-J Special Edition Posts: 71	Valvoline 10w40 4-stroke motorcycle oil. Kawasaki filter I got from my dealer. (14 dollar filter!!!) I've heard of people running from 5w30 to 20w50 in their 88-07 ninjettes. I'm not really sure what the factory recommendations are for the newer gens.

March 2nd, 2010, 01:13 PM	#138
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	and a crush washer, then you're good!

March 2nd, 2010, 01:17 PM	#139
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	Rotella 5w-40 fullsynthetic. Fram filter - though some on here poo poo them. I change the filter everytime.

March 2nd, 2010, 01:27 PM	#140
Timm3h ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 60	Do you really notice a difference switching to synthetic? And thats diesel engine oil?

March 2nd, 2010, 01:33 PM	#141
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Mobile One Full Synthetic Motorcyle Oil Yes, big difference with synthetic. Bike now runs like a 1000. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 2nd, 2010, 01:42 PM	#142
stealth250 Gearhead Name: Mike Location: IND Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 242	Valvoline 20W50 4 stroke motorcycle oil and Wix #24941 filter. I change mine every 1000-1500 miles. The O'reilly Auto Parts by me always has the filter in stock. Here's another thread sort of related to this subject... http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22318 __________________________________________________

March 2nd, 2010, 01:44 PM	#143
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moved to new-gen tech __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 2nd, 2010, 02:36 PM	#146
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	I use whatever brand the kawi dealer sells, and Kawi oil filters. Pretty reasonable suprisingly.

March 2nd, 2010, 02:45 PM	#147
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	Lots of info here, check it out http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13033 To quote myself, this is what I posted in that thread. When I first got my 250R I changed the oil at 50 miles. I used Valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil and a WIX #24941 filter. http://valvoline.com/products/consum...cle-atv-oil/13 Using the same brand oil and filter, I changed the oil again at 100 miles, 300 miles, 600 miles, and 1000 miles. At 1500 miles I changed to Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5w-40 and I still used the WIX filter. http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...t6_detail.html I have spent countless hours studying up on mototcycle oil. I was so skeptical about using diesel truck oil at first. After I spent some time looking in to it, the choice was very clear. Shell Rotella T all the way !! They actually have their own Shell Rotella T motorcycle forum. Check it out. http://www.shellusserver.com/ubbthre...Board=9&page=1

March 2nd, 2010, 02:49 PM	#148
ninja man ninjette.org member Name: alan Location: england Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja250r , zrx1200r, vfr800, cb1300s. Posts: 76	i use putoline 10w/40 semi synth £3.45Litre and gen kwak oil filter £4.20 i will change oil and filter every 1500miles ..

March 2nd, 2010, 03:00 PM	#149
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Start here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buel...tml?1267398133 continue here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buel...tml?1267414404 The problem with just any oil is the friction modifiers in the newest version of car oils may decrease clutch life.

March 2nd, 2010, 04:00 PM	#150
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I use Mobile 1 full synthetic 10w-40 Motorcycle oil.

March 2nd, 2010, 06:29 PM	#151
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	As mentioned in one of the "stickies": http://www.vfrworld.com/tex_vfr/tech/oil.htm

March 2nd, 2010, 07:19 PM	#152
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	shell rotella and wix filter.

March 2nd, 2010, 07:21 PM	#153
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	That's the short version, in the first link I gave is a link to the full article, took a while to read but I consider it time well spent. OK different authors but same good info: http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html

March 2nd, 2010, 07:35 PM	#154
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Valvoline 10W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Armour & Kawasaki oil filter, but will be switching to the K&N oil filter in my next oil change. Going to start changing oil and filter every 5000kms. A question about the filter, when you guys change it do you guys change both O-rings or the big one only? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 2nd, 2010, 07:37 PM	#155
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	I highly recommend using a high quality synthetic oil. I use Shell Rotella T synthetic. 250 Ninja motors have a design flaw that can cause a loss of oil pressure when run hard. I don't know if this has been corrected in the new motors or not but I doubt it. I have seen many 250s with spun bearings. I've even lost a motor myself before I got anal about oil. I was running dinosaur oil and letting the oil level get down to the lower level mark. Since burning up my (my girlfriends) motor I switched to Shell Rotella T and have maintained the oil level at the full mark at all times. Since then I have ridden many dozens of days at the track with no engine failures. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

March 3rd, 2010, 07:30 AM	#158
mrkyo ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawi Green 250R Posts: 21	Motul 5100 Semi-synthetic 10w-40, with emgo filter, no complains so far...

March 3rd, 2010, 09:38 AM	#160
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Royal Purple 10w-40, synthetic since break-in and WIX filters. No complaints thusfar. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

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