ninja 250 oil filter and oil advise

[Dharmbir]

ya so i am going to buy ninja 250 that gonna need service , what sort of oil filter and oil do they use thats easy to buy from Auckland stores.

[jellywrestler]

ninja 250's are available in 2 and 4 cylinders, and over quite a few years, you'll need to be more specific

[Dharmbir]

ninja 250's are available in 2 and 4 cylinders, and over quite a few years, you'll need to be more specific

2008?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1679802938

[FJRider]

I found this ... hope it helps.

If in doubt ... find your local Kawasaki dealer and ask questions .


https://www.kawiforums.com/oil-lubrication/113982-2008-ninja-250-oil-change-procedures.html

[Dharmbir]

I found this ... hope it helps.

If in doubt ... find your local Kawasaki dealer and ask questions .


https://www.kawiforums.com/oil-lubrication/113982-2008-ninja-250-oil-change-procedures.html

but i cant find any of these filter to go with exninja 250

[FJRider]

but i cant find any of these filter to go with exninja 250

Try at a Kawasaki dealer then. THEY might be able to "FIND" one ... ;)

[actungbaby]

but i cant find any of these filter to go with exninja 250

oil filters its okay to get after market ones most bike shops will be able get you one of these and oil filter is a oil filter . as long fits your model .

I have a 2006 or 08 i forget ninja 250 twin most common in a old 1988 ninja frame .

[actungbaby]

2008?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1679802938

Nice bikes u be very happy with one of these great brakes easy to ride lots fun enjoy buddy wait till buy it and enjoy first

U plenty time sort out the oil change and filter . just relax and enjoy the bike first.

Its the the twin i rode twon up with pillion 100 kph no fuss up a decent size hill . no fuss

[Dharmbir]

oil filters its okay to get after market ones most bike shops will be able get you one of these and oil filter is a oil filter . as long fits your model .

I have a 2006 or 08 i forget ninja 250 twin most common in a old 1988 ninja frame .

ya i found k4n 401 on treadme hopefully they come with big and the small rings..and for oil Penrite mc-4 syn 10w-40 ,,gonna do it myself ..wish me luck

[Dharmbir]

ive done service on my ninja ex250 2008 today .. one question, when do i check oil levels a "running" ON bike or off bike? i mightve overfilled a bit..because when upright RUNNING ON bike oil level sits between low and high point but when i trun it off oil level goes above the high point

[layton]

ive done service on my ninja ex250 2008 today .. one question, when do i check oil levels a "running" ON bike or off bike? i mightve overfilled a bit..because when upright RUNNING ON bike oil level sits between low and high point but when i trun it off oil level goes above the high point

motor off, bike upright.

[Dharmbir]

motor off, bike upright.

im f'd then

[layton]

im f'd then

drain it out READ A SERVICE MANUAL and get a measuring cup and put in what ever the manual says. easy fix, also check ur airbox because it probably blew oil into there if you overfilled it.

[layton]

Oil type: API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA.
Viscosity : SAE 10W-40
Capacity: 1.4 qt, or 1.7qt when filter is also replaced.
Oil drain bolt: 14.5lb-ft
Oil filter mounting bolt: 14.5lb-ft
Oil screen mounting bolts: 7.25lb-ft (87lb-in)
Frequency: According to the service manual, it's recommended that you change the oil filter every oil change, and oil change at every 7500 miles (yes that's seven thousand five-hundred miles).

You do not need a rear stand for this, but it's highly recommended.
* Warm the engine just enough for the oil to circulate freely.
* Place oil pan under the bike to catch the oil.
* Remove the drain bolt, and replace the washer if it's worn/damaged.
* Remove the 5 oil screen bolts, 3 short and 2 long.
* Remove the screen from the engine and clean it (many need to use a small flat head screw driver to pry it out)
* Put the screen back into the engine, gasket on the screen housing, tighten the oil screen bolts, 7.25lb-ft.
* Tighten both the drain bolt and oil filter to specs, 14.5lb-ft.
* Remove and replace oil filter, 14.5lb-ft for the filter bolt.
* Fill up the oil (1.7qt with oil filter replaced).
* Done!

[Dharmbir]

drain it out READ A SERVICE MANUAL and get a measuring cup and put in what ever the manual says. easy fix, also check ur airbox because it probably blew oil into there if you overfilled it.

well now that bike is cold the oil is just in line with high level,,you think i might be ok ?

[layton]

well now that bike is cold the oil is just in line with high level,,you think i might be ok ?

AFAIK its supposed to be in between low and high. again, a service manual is great.. download one you will find it very handy to do all basic maintenance. i use one when i do any non routine maintenance and find it invaluable.

[Dharmbir]

AFAIK its supposed to be in between low and high. again, a service manual is great.. download one you will find it very handy to do all basic maintenance. i use one when i do any non routine maintenance and find it invaluable.

how about if i lose oil filter screw a little bit and let lose some from there?

[FJRider]

how about if i lose oil filter screw a little bit and let lose some from there?

NO, It will be fine where it is .... IGNORE him.

Between the lines is ok. FULL is good.

[Dharmbir]

NO, It will be fine where it is .... IGNORE him.

FJRider you know i never IGNORE your advise my grandbra !

its sits between lines when i turn the bike ON upright

[layton]

NO, It will be fine where it is .... IGNORE him.

Between the lines is ok. FULL is good.

no need to be an ASS, i was mearly trying to help and i did say GET A SERVICE MANUAL. on my Aprilia half way between the lines is where its supposed to be. so:motu:

[Dharmbir]

no need to be an ASS, i was mearly trying to help and i did say GET A SERVICE MANUAL. on my Aprilia half way between the lines is where its supposed to be. so:motu:

so just be ass back to him ,only way to show whos the bigger man :devil2:

My name is known to all .. i love this forum!!!!!

[Hoonicorn]

Kawi Manual https://ownersmanuals2.com/d/52629

The lines are min and max so *just* above max when the bike hasn't run yet is fine. When the engine is upright and running the oil will go down a little anyway. Take it for a decent ride and then check the oil level right afterwards and you'll see.

[FJRider]

Kawi Manual https://ownersmanuals2.com/d/52629

The lines are min and max so *just* above max when the bike hasn't run yet is fine. When the engine is upright and running the oil will go down a little anyway. Take it for a decent ride and then check the oil level right afterwards and you'll see.

As soon as you hit the start button on any motorcycle ... the amount of oil at the bottom end drops considerably as it circulates. Oil helps wit cooling too. Hot running bikes need all the help they can get ... especially at the higher end of their performance range.

The less oil circulating ... the faster it wears out. Ducati's were never well known for their longevity anyway ... :whistle:

I have a small piece of flat wood that I put under the side-stand ... that gives the bike a slight lean so it safe('ish) to look at the sight glass. Filling to the max level on the sight-glass will give a level just below max which is ok.

[FJRider]

no need to be an ASS, i was mearly trying to help and i did say GET A SERVICE MANUAL. on my Aprilia half way between the lines is where its supposed to be. so:motu:

Check it out ... the first post on the page ... ;)


http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?337196-Oil-level

[rustys]

ya so i am going to buy ninja 250 that gonna need service , what sort of oil filter and oil do they use thats easy to buy from Auckland stores.

I have a 2008 Ninja 250, Oil filter's i use are either "Emigo" 10-20300 or "Champion" COF301 available from Cycletreads, or a "Hiflo Filtro" HF 401 from Supercheap, also from Supercheap use Castrol - Active 4T Mineral oil thats all you need............are you listening Boy!!!!!!

[layton]

Check it out ... the first post on the page ... ;)


http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?337196-Oil-level


great! you can use google, that would be fantastic advice if my bike had a dipstick, a sight glass and was a v4!

[FJRider]

great! you can use google, that would be fantastic advice if my bike had a dipstick, a sight glass and was a v4!

A full mark is a full mark. if it's not full ... you need to add some.

You're wrong ... it does have a dipstick. The owner ... :nya:

[layton]

A full mark is a full mark. if it's not full ... you need to add some.

You're wrong ... it does have a dipstick. The owner ... :nya:

mate, you are just an oxygen thief.

[Dharmbir]

Kawi Manual https://ownersmanuals2.com/d/52629

The lines are min and max so *just* above max when the bike hasn't run yet is fine. When the engine is upright and running the oil will go down a little anyway. Take it for a decent ride and then check the oil level right afterwards and you'll see.

this morning when bike was cold as f the oil level was even bit below high point lol i didnt use it to commute as im still waiting for gears to arrive/decide , just came home and checked again and oil levels are again bit above the high point , tomorrow ill take it for a short ride and see if airbox fills up with oil hahahah

[Dharmbir]

A full mark is a full mark. if it's not full ... you need to add some.

You're wrong ... it does have a dipstick. The owner ... :nya:

can you stop making noobies feel dumb!:violin:

[Jeeper]

this morning when bike was cold as f the oil level was even bit below high point lol i didnt use it to commute as im still waiting for gears to arrive/decide , just came home and checked again and oil levels are again bit above the high point , tomorrow ill take it for a short ride and see if airbox fills up with oil hahahahHot oil vs cold oil levels will always be different. Cold level will be lower of the two. Thats normal.