Oil change-190 miles-filter too?

wild-bill · November 8th, 2010, 06:27 PM

Should I change the filter also or just the oil this time?

kkim · November 8th, 2010, 07:24 PM

oil and filter... always.

bob706 · November 8th, 2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

oil and filter... always.

+1

Snake · November 8th, 2010, 07:40 PM

Yes always both.

wild-bill · November 8th, 2010, 08:05 PM

Thanks. Changing oil and filter now...then going on a little late nite ride

jonthechron · November 8th, 2010, 09:11 PM

Always! my acuras service manual recomends a filter change only every 2 oil changes...

Oil filters are cheap, dont skimp on changing them

dubojr1 · November 9th, 2010, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

oil and filter... always.

+1 Simple formula.

mrlmd · November 9th, 2010, 06:56 AM

Why are you changing it at 190 miles?

dubojr1 · November 9th, 2010, 06:57 AM

Here we go again....

mrlmd · November 9th, 2010, 08:17 AM

Can't I ask why the oil is being changed with so little use? Unless there's some extenuating circumstances, like sitting for a year or two unused, does that accomplish anything? Is there something wrong in asking that?

dubojr1 · November 9th, 2010, 08:20 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=59817

mrlmd · November 9th, 2010, 09:05 AM

I didn't see the other thread, that this was a new bike and he's doing that for the break-in period, (even though Kawasaki recommends 500 mi), so EXCUUUSE ME. You could have answered that this was for that reason, not "here we go again". Thanks anyway for getting an answer to my question.

dubojr1 · November 9th, 2010, 09:13 AM

Your comments in one of my previous threads is the reason I said that. Your opinion was CLEARLY stated there and I thought you were just getting ready to battle again. Here is the thread...http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=oil+break

mrlmd · November 9th, 2010, 12:06 PM

Maybe I learned something since then.
I wasn't trying to do battle here, I was trying to ask why he was doing that so early as it wasn't indicated in the post.
We shouldn't jump on each other so fast - Peace to all.

dubojr1 · November 9th, 2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlmd

Maybe I learned something since then.
I wasn't trying to do battle here, I was trying to ask why he was doing that so early as it wasn't indicated in the post.
We shouldn't jump on each other so fast - Peace to all.

Your right. My apologies sir.

kkim · November 9th, 2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlmd

Maybe I learned something since then.
I wasn't trying to do battle here, I was trying to ask why he was doing that so early as it wasn't indicated in the post.
We shouldn't jump on each other so fast - Peace to all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Your right. My apologies sir.

I learned something as well. Thanks, guys.

dubojr1 · November 10th, 2010, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I learned something as well. Thanks, guys.

Care to share?

kkim · November 10th, 2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Care to share?

That members here can work things out w/o it turning into a flaming war which usually happens on other forums. It goes to the maturity level of the members here and should be an example on how interaction between forum members should be instead of what it usually is.

Much props to you two gentlemen.

wvninja · November 10th, 2010, 11:34 AM

Not sure why you would change the oil that soon as well unless it was over some period of storage. Theres a whole debate on how often to change your oil. Some people say way more often than needed some say way later. I did mine at 500 and switched to synthetic. I had people argue that I shouldn't use synthetic oil so soon. I did filter and oil, which I was comfortable with. I never had any problems.

I think if you going to find metal shavings or something of that sort, you'd hopefully know way before that point that theres something wrong with your bike. But then again not everyone who buys a motorcycle or car for that matter has the capability of understanding their car mechanically, and knowing when it doesn't "feel" or "sound" right.

whiteboy · June 20th, 2011, 12:54 PM

Wow 500 miles is early from what I have read. How are things since the change to syn cause I been thing of doing the same

November 8th, 2010, 06:27 PM	#1
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dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Your comments in one of my previous threads is the reason I said that. Your opinion was CLEARLY stated there and I thought you were just getting ready to battle again. Here is the thread...http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=oil+break __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

November 8th, 2010, 07:24 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	oil and filter... always.

November 8th, 2010, 07:40 PM	#4
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jonthechron ninjette.org sage Name: Jon Location: Usa Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): magHitVE Posts: 649	Always! my acuras service manual recomends a filter change only every 2 oil changes... Oil filters are cheap, dont skimp on changing them

November 9th, 2010, 06:56 AM	#8
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Why are you changing it at 190 miles?

November 9th, 2010, 08:17 AM	#10
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Can't I ask why the oil is being changed with so little use? Unless there's some extenuating circumstances, like sitting for a year or two unused, does that accomplish anything? Is there something wrong in asking that?

November 9th, 2010, 09:05 AM	#12
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	I didn't see the other thread, that this was a new bike and he's doing that for the break-in period, (even though Kawasaki recommends 500 mi), so EXCUUUSE ME. You could have answered that this was for that reason, not "here we go again". Thanks anyway for getting an answer to my question.

November 9th, 2010, 12:06 PM	#14
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Maybe I learned something since then. I wasn't trying to do battle here, I was trying to ask why he was doing that so early as it wasn't indicated in the post. We shouldn't jump on each other so fast - Peace to all.

November 10th, 2010, 11:34 AM	#19
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Not sure why you would change the oil that soon as well unless it was over some period of storage. Theres a whole debate on how often to change your oil. Some people say way more often than needed some say way later. I did mine at 500 and switched to synthetic. I had people argue that I shouldn't use synthetic oil so soon. I did filter and oil, which I was comfortable with. I never had any problems. I think if you going to find metal shavings or something of that sort, you'd hopefully know way before that point that theres something wrong with your bike. But then again not everyone who buys a motorcycle or car for that matter has the capability of understanding their car mechanically, and knowing when it doesn't "feel" or "sound" right. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

June 20th, 2011, 12:54 PM	#20
whiteboy ninjette.org member Name: justin Location: Odessa Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250r Posts: 223	Wow 500 miles is early from what I have read. How are things since the change to syn cause I been thing of doing the same __________________________________________________ If you’re going to lead, then lead. If you’re going to follow, get the hell out of my way!

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