2022 Kawasaki Ninja 400 first oil change

[@Chaals]

Just got a 2023 Ninja 400, gonna change the oil on her pretty soon. This video gives me confidence to try it on my own, thank you

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

I’m glad to hear that!!! It’s super easy just don’t over tighten anything and make sure the oil it full and you should be good to go.

[@diploida]

how did it go??

[@ucrain4971]

@@diploidait blew up

[@Chaals]

@@diploida it went perfectly! I've changed my oil twice since then. Been using Motul 7100, it has been a night and day difference over the stock oil.

[@diploida]

@@ucrain4971 😅

[@varun1036]

small tip - before fitting the new oil filter, fill it with fresh oil and then fit it on to the bike. That helps with instant oil circulation and protects the cylinders from any minor harm.

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

I would agree but it makes a mess with filters that are sideways…. Iv found it helps out with Diesel engines but not so much on gas. It’s a good practice that won’t hurt anything

[@varun1036]

@@Jdubbsotheradventure alrighty :)

[@tsharabi4]

hey man about to change mine same bike and app the informative video best one out there and calm collective!

[@tsharabi4]

from VA also :D

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. I really appreciate the kind words, hope to see you out there 🤙🏻

[@seancommins4302]

Great vidoe. you're a good teacher

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Thank you

[@carlfreiermuth5424]

he's a good man, and thorough. -Maude Lebowski

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Cool

[@bikersince5049]

Very well done and articulated.

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Thanks for watching

[@Original22]

I have the 2023 same color scheme except with gold lines , gr8 bike .

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

I haven’t seen that one

[@JD650r]

nice video! got the same bike and this video helps a ton

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Glad it helped

[@mattlong8949]

Great job- well done 👍🏻

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Thanks

[@patrickprassjr1787]

Thanks for the info and the how to really helpful 💪🏼

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

No problem hope it helps

[@Alenation]

Sweet! Learned something new today! Thanks broski

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Hope it helps

[@joswhi05]

This was the perfect video! Thank You!

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Thank you

[@Seventhcause]

Saved me 300+ dollars

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

That’s awesome, hope it helps

[@Seventhcause]

@@Jdubbsotheradventure much appreciated

[@NSDG813]

Who's charging $300 for a ninja 400 oil change???

[@dkdallas]

Love the video!

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Thank you

[@JeriDro]

"Does anyone know where I can get some Ice tea?" "I got caught shopliftin' at the Chevy dealership!"

[@GainsorGainz]

I got the same bike man! I love it

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

My wife loves it. We have put a lot of miles on it with no problems

[@Qrides]

Hey man question I just got the new 500 and so I’ve heard people say to put a quart run it for a min then add the rest is that how I should do it or just add the full 2 and is it necessary to fill the oil filter or can I leave it dry

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

I would never ran an engine with “less” oil for a min just to add the right amount later.

[@Qrides]

@@Jdubbsotheradventure exactly what I was thinking.

[@booltzy]

do you need a new oil filter or can you still reuse the old one?

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Yes always replace the filter

[@munam4680]

thanks so much man.

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Hope it helps

[@EZ4U2Say11]

She has a pretty helmet . Nice bike too mines 22’ krt green and pearl white I don’t know why they took the white accent off the 23’ too much green I need a cool paint job on my helmet

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Thank you, it’s been a great bike has 8k miles now with no problems to report. I think that’s a bell helmet

[@charliehustle6508]

Thanks for the information but regarding the rear brake fluid reservoir what should I be looking for just fluid or certain level of fluid? Purchasing one next year this will be my first bike and I wanna be hands on thanks again.

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Good question. What I look for is damage to the reservoir and hose, level of fluid, color of fluid (milky color means water in the fluid) I look at the brake pads, I change my fluid once a year when I service the bikes the fluid will break down over time. Hope that helps out safe riding 🤙🏻

[@ashtonfields6462]

Just got a 2021 myself 1300 miles never been serviced and has been sitting for a while how bad could that be

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

You should be fine I would think, it’s not like these bikes are rode in the dirt

[@rips_game_clips5536]

Just hit my 500 mark other then the oil what should I do ( I'm not taking it to the shop bc they want to charge me 200$ for an oil change )

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

I’d check your chain tension and reoil your chain. Go over body bolts your checking that nothing has vibrate it loose. Tire pressure. Check your forks for leaking just do a once over on the bike everything should be ok but Iv seen new cars with missing bolts many times.

[@rips_game_clips5536]

@@Jdubbsotheradventure ok thank you

[@MrZacattack1015]

Can you give me the link to the oil filter? I can't find the part number to use.

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

I used a Napa filter. I’m not near the bike today but any local Napa should be able to find it

[@MrZacattack1015]

@@Jdubbsotheradventure thanks! I order ed a oil change kit from Amazon. It’s gonna arrive later in the week. Last q: Do you think 700 miles or 800 is too late?

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

@@MrZacattack1015 no I’d just get it out when you can enjoy and safe riding

[@MrZacattack1015]

@@Jdubbsotheradventure thanks brothers!! Have a good Fourth of July

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Thank you. You to

[@junioravila1269]

How much mileage in do you change the oil?

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Every 3-5000 miles after the first oil change

[@junioravila1269]

@@Jdubbsotheradventure that helps a lot! Cuz when I got my bike she had 2 miles on the clock so I guess I won’t worry ab that for a fat min

[@Seventhcause]

@@junioravila1269 first oil change is 600 miles, then 3000-5000 miles service intervals. Just to be clear that’s what he meant. Not 3 miles lol if you go 5000 miles on the oil that came with the bike your engine will be messed up

[@Dunlap-uj5zl]

👍

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Thank you for your continued support

[@vCipVidz]

Anything bad gonna happen if I’m doing the first change at almost 2000 miles 😅😅😅

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Nope

[@truthofgod6213]

The manufacturer commands that the seal be lubricated with a touch of oil. The reason for this is so a dry filter seal won't "roll up" while tightening which causes a leak.

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Commands is a power choice of words.. thanks for watching

[@truthofgod6213]

@@Jdubbsotheradventure indeed it is, and the manufacturer wants to cover their butt in a warranty situation when the filter isn't installed properly and causes engine failure. The instructions of all oil filters has this commandment somewhere on the packaging.

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

@@truthofgod6213 amen

[@abriawinter5690]

If it needs 2 bottles why don't they just make it 1 full bottle?

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

Because it needs 2?

[@abriawinter5690]

@@JdubbsotheradventureI'm saying why don't they sell the oil in one bigger bottle instead of 2 smaller bottles

[@Jdubbsotheradventure]

@abriawinter5690 oil is sold int gallons and quarts normally