ninja 250 oil filter and oil advise

**Dharmbir** · 31st July 2018, 18:11

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** · 31st July 2018, 18:32

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

**Dharmbir** · 31st July 2018, 18:35

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

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/Lis...?id=1679802938

**FJRider** · 31st July 2018, 18:56

I found this ... hope it helps.

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

https://www.kawiforums.com/oil-lubri...rocedures.html

**Dharmbir** · 31st July 2018, 19:10

Originally Posted by FJRider

I found this ... hope it helps.

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

https://www.kawiforums.com/oil-lubri...rocedures.html

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

**FJRider** · 31st July 2018, 19:30

Originally Posted by Dharmbir

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** · 31st July 2018, 20:07

Originally Posted by Dharmbir

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** · 31st July 2018, 20:15

Originally Posted by Dharmbir

2008?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Lis...?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** · 31st July 2018, 21:40

Originally Posted by actungbaby

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** · 7th August 2018, 15:02

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** · 7th August 2018, 20:21

Originally Posted by 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

motor off, bike upright.

**Dharmbir** · 7th August 2018, 20:38

Originally Posted by layton

motor off, bike upright.

im f'd then

**layton** · 7th August 2018, 20:43

Originally Posted by Dharmbir

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** · 7th August 2018, 20:47

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** · 7th August 2018, 20:53

Originally Posted by layton

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 ?