Scheduled Maintenance - What do I do next ?

RedNinja09 · April 7th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Hey All,

I know I may SEEM lazy but I have tried to look at my 2009 Ninja manual and I just cant figure out what I am suppose to do next for maintenance. I always get a yearly oil change (before the winter storage) and maintain my tire pressure at all times. But, what is the next maintenance item I should be doing ?

I have about 4800 miles. I mean, is it necessary or what ? My dealer charges me a small fortune even look at her and times as we all know are tight, money wise. I am not handy, what do you recommend ? Anything ?

Thanks,

Red

Alex · April 7th, 2011, 10:02 PM

/moved to new-gen tech

Cuongism · April 7th, 2011, 10:15 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10577

warlord · April 8th, 2011, 10:05 AM

Did you do the 4,000 mile maintainence? It's your yearly inspection items plus sparkplug check, brake check, and an oil change. It should be cheaper than the 600 mile one, but don't quote me or anything. I'm just about ready to do my 600 mile maintanence myself...

kkim · April 8th, 2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warlord

Did you do the 4,000 mile maintainence? It's your yearly inspection items plus sparkplug check, brake check, and an oil change.

4000 mile inspection does not include an oil change.

warlord · April 8th, 2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

4000 mile inspection does not include an oil change.

Correct, that was an error due to the page brake on the *.pdf. The chart on the second page continues without a column for the 4,000 mile maintainence.

kkim · April 8th, 2011, 10:46 AM

I read it the same way, too, when I first looked at that chart, which is why I'm clarifying what you had previously stated.

That PDF page is very misleading.

cinjette10 · April 8th, 2011, 11:27 AM

Where did you guys find the pdf manual online, if you don't mind me asking.

warlord · April 8th, 2011, 11:38 AM

I was referring to the service schedule *.pdf posted by kkim in the link above.

RedNinja09 · April 8th, 2011, 08:26 PM

Yeah, I have already had the oil changed, last year, right before I put it away for the winter. I guess just eye balling things are what is on the list before I start riding. Will do.

April 7th, 2011, 09:17 PM	#1
RedNinja09 RedNinja09 Name: Chris Location: Carol Stream IL Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 67	Scheduled Maintenance - What do I do next ? Hey All, I know I may SEEM lazy but I have tried to look at my 2009 Ninja manual and I just cant figure out what I am suppose to do next for maintenance. I always get a yearly oil change (before the winter storage) and maintain my tire pressure at all times. But, what is the next maintenance item I should be doing ? I have about 4800 miles. I mean, is it necessary or what ? My dealer charges me a small fortune even look at her and times as we all know are tight, money wise. I am not handy, what do you recommend ? Anything ? Thanks, Red __________________________________________________ Chris

April 7th, 2011, 10:02 PM	#2
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)

April 8th, 2011, 08:26 PM	#10
RedNinja09 RedNinja09 Name: Chris Location: Carol Stream IL Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 67	Yeah, I have already had the oil changed, last year, right before I put it away for the winter. I guess just eye balling things are what is on the list before I start riding. Will do. __________________________________________________ Chris

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warlord ninjette.org guru Name: war Location: north chicago burbs Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ducati Panigale 899 Posts: 325	Did you do the 4,000 mile maintainence? It's your yearly inspection items plus sparkplug check, brake check, and an oil change. It should be cheaper than the 600 mile one, but don't quote me or anything. I'm just about ready to do my 600 mile maintanence myself...

April 8th, 2011, 10:46 AM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I read it the same way, too, when I first looked at that chart, which is why I'm clarifying what you had previously stated. That PDF page is very misleading.

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cinjette10 ninjette.org member Name: Cindy Location: tulsa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 31	Where did you guys find the pdf manual online, if you don't mind me asking.

April 8th, 2011, 11:38 AM	#9
warlord ninjette.org guru Name: war Location: north chicago burbs Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ducati Panigale 899 Posts: 325	I was referring to the service schedule *.pdf posted by kkim in the link above.