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April 12th, 2010, 07:07 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: mike
Location: chicago
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 68
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Did my own maintenance
So I did my own maintenance on my 2-fiddy.
Bought myself the following Motorcycle Funnel Vortex Spools Pitbull Jack Torque Wrench Amsoil Wix filter Crush Washer for drain plug Motul Chain Cleaner Amsoil Chain Lube Grunge Brush Went very smoothly. I wasn't "DUE" for a change but I wanted to get rid of the Factory oil and run some good stuff in there. The end result is a smoother power band, a quite engine, and very noticeably smoother shifting. I rode around all morning just so I knew if there truly was a difference and there actually was. Took me probably 30 minutes or so my first time because I took my time cleaning the snot out of my chain. I highly recommend Amsoil or any other synthetic good quality oil vs the Dino oil. I've got enough supplies till next season, I'll do it all over again before I throw it in storage. My bike is a pampered bike, because a clean engine, is a happy engine Can't wait to burn out all my gas and see if my gas milage improves. On a 250 it takes a while to burn out the gas! LAWL! |
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April 13th, 2010, 06:48 AM
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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
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Congats on doing your own maintenance. Not only do you save money but you get a great sense of accomplishment.
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April 13th, 2010, 06:52 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Travis
Location: Warwick, RI
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Doing your own maintenance is the best way to get to know your bike. The more you know about how your bike works, the easier it is for you to be familiar with it when riding.
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Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls. 
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April 22nd, 2011, 05:06 AM
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Kawic
Name: kawa
Location: indianapolis
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 08 Posts: 33
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I just brought a used ninja 250 and it is at its 2000 miles. I want to give her a full service but I am new to motorcycle. Can you give me some suggestions on what to do and what kind of supplies will I need? Thank you.
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April 22nd, 2011, 05:43 AM
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Hot Wheels
Name: Paul
Location: Niagara Falls
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 64
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Quote:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19368 |
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April 22nd, 2011, 08:15 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Travis
Location: Warwick, RI
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.
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April 22nd, 2011, 09:20 AM
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Kawic
Name: kawa
Location: indianapolis
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 08 Posts: 33
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Thank you Paul and Travis for the advise! this should keep me busy for this weekends.
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November 17th, 2011, 10:17 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Pav
Location: Purchase
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja Posts: 1
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Can anyone help me- I just got my 2010 ninja 250 and want to know if i need to change the oil its at 1k miles
does anyone know of any good websites to show me how to change the oil with pictures and good explanations? thanks |
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November 18th, 2011, 08:00 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
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yes you want to change the oil often during break-in period with any engine.
here's the thread that you need: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...diy+oil+change "oil change" in the search function would have gotten you that too |
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