oil change

james250ninja · September 19th, 2013, 09:57 PM

just did my oil change

2 quarts of 10/40

oil filter 18.00 total

better then 50.00 at the shop..

I used about 1.9 filed right at the level mark..(well each oil was .946 liters so a total of 1.892 with both quarts..) hope that's right...it was fun

I didnt have to change any o rings that the filter came with ..do any of u guys ever have to change the o rings..

Madman44 · September 19th, 2013, 11:18 PM

You don't HAVE TO change the o rings, as long s they're in good shape. But there is no reason to not change them. I always did.

rasta · September 19th, 2013, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madman44

You don't HAVE TO change the o rings, as long s they're in good shape. But there is no reason to not change them. I always did.

This. As long as my new filter comes with O-rings, I might as well change them

james250ninja · September 20th, 2013, 05:26 AM

I changed my oil in my 07 ninja 250

I put 1.8 liters from both quarts of oil I let it run for about 5 mins,but the oil showed it filled up the little glass should I be worried

like I said I only put 1.8 litters of oil.. and the bike holds 1.9

don't want to blow any gaskets

I don't mind if I have to drain it

Brother Michigan · September 20th, 2013, 06:35 AM

Make sure you have let the bike sit for a few minutes after warming up and make sure you check the oil level when the bike is upright and not on the kickstand.

If you changed the oil filter and put 1.8L of oil back in, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

red5 · September 20th, 2013, 07:10 AM

The large O-ring that comes with the Fram filters is always deformed and will not lay nicely in the groove as it should. Takes a bit of grease to stick keep it in place as you tighten the bolt. The O-rings that come with the K&N filters seem to be better quality.

That said, I have never had any that leak.

james250ninja · September 20th, 2013, 07:13 AM

ok I have it on center stand when I changed it

csmith12 · September 20th, 2013, 07:18 AM

I feel a merge comin' on.

dfox · September 20th, 2013, 08:41 AM

always fill based on the sight glass, not measuring the oil.

always turn the bike on and let it warm up. This allows the filter to absorb what it will, flow into spaces, bearings, etc.

check the sight glass after the oil has cooled and the bike is upright, not on a stand. Add if you need to. drain if you need to, you don't want to be above the max fill line.

Lychee · September 20th, 2013, 10:42 AM

should be measured on level ground both wheels on the ground.

September 19th, 2013, 09:57 PM	#1
james250ninja james250ninjette.newbie Name: james Location: cherry hill, nj Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1986 ninja 250 Posts: 276	oil change just did my oil change 2 quarts of 10/40 oil filter 18.00 total better then 50.00 at the shop.. I used about 1.9 filed right at the level mark..(well each oil was .946 liters so a total of 1.892 with both quarts..) hope that's right...it was fun I didnt have to change any o rings that the filter came with ..do any of u guys ever have to change the o rings..

September 20th, 2013, 05:26 AM	#4
james250ninja james250ninjette.newbie Name: james Location: cherry hill, nj Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1986 ninja 250 Posts: 276	oil change I changed my oil in my 07 ninja 250 I put 1.8 liters from both quarts of oil I let it run for about 5 mins,but the oil showed it filled up the little glass should I be worried like I said I only put 1.8 litters of oil.. and the bike holds 1.9 don't want to blow any gaskets I don't mind if I have to drain it

September 20th, 2013, 07:10 AM	#6
red5 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Chattanooga Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 15.256 Posts: 263	The large O-ring that comes with the Fram filters is always deformed and will not lay nicely in the groove as it should. Takes a bit of grease to stick keep it in place as you tighten the bolt. The O-rings that come with the K&N filters seem to be better quality. That said, I have never had any that leak. __________________________________________________ "We're not always doing business, but we're always open." "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan

September 20th, 2013, 07:18 AM	#8
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September 20th, 2013, 10:42 AM	#10
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	should be measured on level ground both wheels on the ground. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

September 19th, 2013, 11:18 PM	#2
Madman44 ninjette.org guru Name: Martin Location: California Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 291	You don't HAVE TO change the o rings, as long s they're in good shape. But there is no reason to not change them. I always did.

September 20th, 2013, 06:35 AM	#5
Brother Michigan ninjette.org sage Name: Aaron Location: Winder, GA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 718	Make sure you have let the bike sit for a few minutes after warming up and make sure you check the oil level when the bike is upright and not on the kickstand. If you changed the oil filter and put 1.8L of oil back in, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

September 20th, 2013, 07:13 AM	#7
james250ninja james250ninjette.newbie Name: james Location: cherry hill, nj Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1986 ninja 250 Posts: 276	ok I have it on center stand when I changed it

September 20th, 2013, 08:41 AM	#9
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	always fill based on the sight glass, not measuring the oil. always turn the bike on and let it warm up. This allows the filter to absorb what it will, flow into spaces, bearings, etc. check the sight glass after the oil has cooled and the bike is upright, not on a stand. Add if you need to. drain if you need to, you don't want to be above the max fill line.

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