How to Change Oil and Filter on a 2011 Ninja 250

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A detailed oil and filter change on a 2011 (fourth generation) Ninja 250.

[@CaptainVelveeta]

You, my friend, are the Bob Ross of the motorcycle world

[@RedCloverGhostBand]

My bike needed so much work/maintenance that I was on the verge of selling it, but now that I've found this channel, I decided to slowly do all of the work myself when I get spare time here and there. These maintenance and part replacement vids are much appreciated brother. You helped prevent me from becoming that dad who sells his bike and then talks about how he used to ride before he had kids haha.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@intelin123]

I fell asleep watching this and woke up and my oil change was done. You are the shit

[@thamomentum]

Lots of stupid criticism on your videos man. I am being genuinely honest. You are a heaven sent when it comes to working on the ninja 250. Thank you so much. Please do more and never remove these.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Thanks!

[@samherrick5920]

Owning the very same bike, an knowing little of motorcycle maintenance, I've gotta subscribe to this specific channel. Thanks!

[@rachblondy417]

out of all the videos on how to do this, your video is the most detailed thankyou! and that accent is pretty neat too lol

[@jonzx6145]

Damn bro, that was peaceful. I honestly started falling asleep watching this. I'm going to change my oil myself on the weekend lol.

[@alistairbooth5923]

Never watched a better tutorial

[@leomuller1081]

Perfect content, love it. Usually you have some wonckey Camera movement, but here you see ever tying, ever tying is perfectly explained, love the content

[@flaxminster]

Thank you.. Just finished doing mine now.. Your video was so easy to understand and follow.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@lordmeme9965]

I have a question , if i want to change the oil and the filter so i need 1.7L of oil then running the engine for 5 minutes and i need to add Little bit of oil or not?

[@bellucci12]

could you do one on the carburator removal

[@14Freedom2]

Excellent I just bought a 2011 250

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Nice! If it's been properly maintained, it will be a solid bike.

[@kahuunahi7028]

That was great, fast and easy step by step instructions thanks man

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@tonywhite4255]

Your videos are very helpful and clearly explained, top marks and many thanks. Tony

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Thanks!

[@Nate01693]

Wow! Camera angles that would make Senor Spielbergo cry!

[@sidecarsid6197]

Are you planning on a coolant change video? I would be most interested...Thanks...

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

+Sidecar Sid Hey Sidecar. Here is a video showing a coolant change. It's only a visual aid, so do your own research. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5nFlaF4mp2dpsk There is no audio yet. The video does not include a coolant flush which is called for in the service manual (the user manual does not give instructions for a coolant change). Coolant flushes clean out the system; they're easy. After you drain the coolant, replace the drain bolts and poor distilled water into the system (regular water contains minerals that are bad for the system). You can get distilled water for a dollar per gallon at the supermarket. Then replace the radiator cap and ride the bike until it reaches normal operating temperature. Turn off the bike AND LET IT COOL FOR AN HOUR (OR ELSE BOILING CORROSIVE COOLANT WILL SHOOT UP IN YOUR EYES). IT'S VERY EASY TO FORGET THIS STEP SO BE CAREFUL. Then remove the drain bolts and drain the water from the system. I recommend doing this three or four times (though some don't do it at all) because it cleans rust and minerals from the system as well as the old coolant. BUT AGAIN, DON'T FORGET TO LET THE SYSTEM COOL AFTER EACH RIDE BEFORE REMOVING THE DRAIN BOLTS AND RADIATOR CAP. Also, you will need to remove the coolant reserve tank, drain it, and flush it with water, making sure that no nipples are clogged with old coolant. To remove the reserve tank, you will need to remove the ends of the clutch cable (demonstrated in the video) and remove it from the bracket on the reserve tank. There may be some other KZbin videos on this. Watch a video on how to change coolant and it will show you how to bleed air from the system after pouring new coolant in after the flushes. Delboy's Garage is a great You Tube Channel that has a video on this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYe5fXyZmcmBl8U Make sure to use a coolant that is silicate and phosphate free (damages the water pump) and is compatible with aluminum radiators. You can get a 50% water 50% coolant premix in stores which is called for in the service manual. I use O'Reilly's Universal as shown in the video. I don't know if it's the best but it's a third of the price of motorcycle coolant. If you don't have a service manual, I recommend getting one. It's well worth the price if you own a fourth generation Ninja 250. Have fun!

[@sidecarsid6197]

+Ninja 250 Motorcycle Maintenance Hey, thanks for the video. I appreciate that. It was a great step by step guide full of all the detail you would need. Keep up the good work, it seems like you are building up a great channel & already have some great videos. I subscribe to Delboys channel. Like you said, it's full of very useful videos / information & would recommend. I have a 2010 black ninja 250r & to be honest, I think it's a blast. I use it to commute to work whatever the weather...Look forward to your next video...Ride safe...

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

+Sidecar Sid Yeah, I have a blast on my 250 too. Most people would be surprised to find that Ninja 250s make great commuters. I have almost 22,000 miles on mine and 2/3 of that is freeway riding. So far, it has only broken down once because a coil wire eroded due to vibration.

[@limamantapachitas]

The torque in the manusl for the filter and the oil plug is 14.5 ftlb for both, for the other bolts on the pan is around 7.25 ftlb but I have not seen this in the manual

[@avilasstorm]

plz make some video on brake oil replacement & front shock absorber oil replacement,,,

[@Bbbuddy]

Good video. I find that a syringe and tubing (usually used to fill rear axles) is an easier way to remove excess oil.

[@stevelafreniere9598]

You take very good care of your bike and help me do the same, much appreciated. Cheers

[@vicky435]

Great video thankyou just done a oil change on my first ever bike dont need no mechanic now 🤣

[@robertmartindawe]

Great job very thorough

[@boatman222345]

Great video, very detailed. After watching this one and your other one on adjusting the valves I think I've decided against purchasing one of these bikes because they are just too finicky to work on. Having worked as a sports car years ago I never cease to be amazed at how little consideration is given by designers to making servicing their products straight forward. My Dad was a mechanical engineer and he used to say you can fix the car but you can't fix the guy who designed it. In fairness I know that the configuration of motorcycle layouts can inevitably lead to making servicing difficult so Kawasaki's engineers may have had to make the best of a bad situation but they could at least have made their manual clear enough to allow the home mechanic to figure things out.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

I think you'll find that all motorcycles have similar challenges.

[@debrabaughan3709]

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[@debrabaughan3709]

Uu

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

14.5 foot-pounds for the oil filter bolt and drain bolt.

[@capnbingbong7833]

Ty

[@reneerosso9393]

14 ft lbs or in lbs? The torque wrench suggested is in inch pounds and starts at 20.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

@@reneerosso9393 You must convert to inch pounds when using the wrench in the video. Multiply 14.5 by 12 because there are 12 inches in every foot. The product of these two numbers is 174, so this is the setting you should reach on the torque wrench in inch pounds when tightening the drain bolt and oil filter bolt. Use 174 in-lbs.

[@tak13954]

I thought the manual said the oil drain plug was supposed to be 14.5lbs, but the wrench recommended has the lowest setting at 20lbs?

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

20 in-lbs, not 20 ft-lbs. You must convert. Multiply 14.5 ft-lbs by 12 to covert to in-lbs. You will need to set the wrench to 174 in-lbs. Do not confuse in-lbs with ft-lbs or you will regret it.

[@LeeFerikson]

you're a king.

[@CaliWalli]

This good, you good.

[@plageran]

I'm actually doing this now lol thanks for the vid

[@bingzza4263]

this was a very useful video thank you and keep it up:)

[@Japhet.B]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾

[@dxbrasky]

Awesome video man. Subscribed.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Thanks!

[@0CJ1]

ol' tight my man, my bike moving reaaal smoove. big luv from Toronto, faawwaaadd.

[@sleezymechanic]

lol 15:19 the pup was letting you know the torque was 1 bork on the impact not 1 1/4 bork.

[@silian4747]

So Much Helpful ☺️😊😊😊

[@SalmanSB]

Very nice and helpful video mate, have you got one on how to clean fuel pump?

[@harvestblades]

So my son just bought a 2012 250 ninja & just starting to learn with him about this iconic bike. So what is the bolt on the outside of the oil filter plate "that isn't the drain bolt"? I ask because someone else said that was indeed the drain bolt! Always wise to trust but verify!

[@harvestblades]

I've seen multiple sites & videos stating the bolt just outside of the oil filter plate is indeed the drain plug which is rather interesting & now I need the actual diagram.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

@@harvestblades I have performed about 10 or 11 oil changes on my 2011 Ninja 250, just performed one a couple weeks ago. The primary question that you are asking is this: "Is it necessary to remove the other bolt to completely drain the system?" And the answer is a definite no. There are two reasons that I am confident saying this. 1) When I drain the oil with the bolt shown in this video (along with the filter bolt removed), the entire volume of oil comes out (or 99% of it). I know this because when I put the new oil in, it takes exactly 1.7 quarts (with the filter removed), which means that all of the oil was drained from that one bolt and the filter removal. 2) The second reason that I am confident removing just that one bolt and the filter is that the service manual clearly shows the bolt that must be removed with a picture, and it does not mention any other bolt. If you would like, I can take a screen shot and show you with a Google photo. I highly recommend purchasing the service manual. If you plan to do a lot of work on your bike, it will be a worthy investment. I wish my dad were interested in working on motorcycles when I was young. I didn't get to do much of this type of thing when I was young. There is a possibility that that bolt could help to drain some oil, and the service manual just did not mention it. This is a definite possibility because service manuals are notorious for leaving information out or providing wrong information, but most mechanics will go by the service manual. What other choice do we have? Also note that service manuals are different based on the printing that you get. I learned this when one of my subscribers showed me discrepancies between mine and his. One more note: I've actually seen videos where peoople say specifically not to remove that bolt. I don't think that it will hurt anything if you do remove it, but as far as I know there's no torque value given for installing it, so you probably should keep it in.

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

*HEY GUYS, I NEED SOME HELP!* I changed my oil and oil filter yesterday on my 2011 kawasaki ninja 250 and when I went to tight the filter cover and oil filter mounting bolt, I broke the filter cover.. It's in pieces and I've been searching all over to get a replacement but where's a good place to order one? Or could I use another oil filter cover at maybe a local hardware or bike shop??

[@nikolasthethief]

Phenomenal.

[@thebigboss6778]

Gracias por la información señor

[@toray0953]

Thanks Brow!

[@bigpole6715]

My oil filtered can with 2 large o rings and the small?

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

K&N started doing that recently. I think it's because the big one fits on some bikes and the small one fits on other bikes. I have used both of them and they both work. The last time I changed my oil I used the smaller one. I think the smaller one fits better. The bigger one won't even fit into the groove.

[@bigpole6715]

Oh great , cheers

[@iambestbeast2760]

Hey, i got a question for you, how often does oil needs to be changed? and as always very good video so easy to follow.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Thanks! Every 7500 miles for 2008-2012, but most people do it every 3500 miles because it gets pretty dirty.

[@iambestbeast2760]

Ninja 250 Motorcycle Maintenance Thanks a lot, i will do it right now then after 3500 miles as i have just got ninja 2009 and you cant trust previous owner much. Anyway it has 19000 mileage i hope she will be doing good :)

[@LisaMeckler]

Thanks M. What about carburator cleaning?

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Hi Lisa. I've never had to work on my carbs (other than syncing) because I ride so often that they never get clogged, so I don't have a video on that. Here's the best video that I know of. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmWXh4Gamb9qkMU. You might want to replace that chain too. It looked really rusty. Here's where I buy mine. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G9TJX6I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Usually sprockets are replaced as well so this set comes with the sprockets. I can't believe how cheap Amazon is selling this chain set. I bought one from the same seller at the beginning of the year and it was twice the price.Also, how old are those tires? If they are the originals, you're definitely going to want to replace those. Tires degrade after about five years, even if you don't ride much. The year and week they were made are marked on the tire. Check out towards the end of this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6Csd5SGe7KgrJY. Thanks for watching!

[@camilohenao5784]

I have a question. My motorcycle no have a top metallic in the filter oil. What can happen? I have problems whit ligths the oil and temperarure.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Are you talking about the metal fencing/cover on top of the oil filter? I would order a new one as soon as possible. I'm not really sure how it would affect your lubrication system, but it could be the cause of your oil lights.

[@danielsaudi9121]

Nice video, just curious, shouldn’t you remove the oil filler cap when doing oil change so air will let oil flow properly out of engine? I do this on all my vehicles and it works great....

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Probably a good idea, but I never thought about it because oil is much thicker than water. Whenever I put oil in the bike, it's exactly 1.7 US quarts, so I think all of the old oil comes out, but now that you mention it, it could help to drain some more of the dirt out. Worth a try.

[@Bella-dl7zi]

Good video!!!

[@Zerocyxone9]

Why not put liquimoly before changing oil? The new oil u placed become instantly dirty. 😢

[@dude2296]

Nice Vid, How do you keep the bike upright?

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Good question. I should have clarified that in the vid. I didn't have my rear stand in this video, so I used a two inch tall wood block under the kick stand. Not the most sturdy setup, but if you're careful, it works.

[@faizromli6361]

Hi..may i know why bike the oil level does not appear at the glass after i fill the oil engine..i just filled up 1.6 liter..i start the engine about 5 minutes and turn it off..rest about 1 hours and the result it does not appear at the glass..can you help me?

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

I always have to put in a little more than 1.6 liters (assuming that you replace the filter also). Don't be afraid to put a little more in, and if you overfill it, just use the pump to take excess out. Be aware that when you poor, the level can go from the low line to the high line very quickly, so poor slowly.

[@jourdan2047]

My bike just needs oil do I have to do all that or can I just pour more oil into it

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

If the oil is old, replace it. If the oil is just low, you can pour some more in. Just make sure that you use the right kind.

[@jourdan2047]

@@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7 I have to just replace everything I poured way too much and it turned the oil inside of it black so I’m Just going to replace filter and the entire oil and restart

[@0CJ1]

runs like Hayabusa now, no kap. oil ring real moist.

[@EkkoYuenNinja]

so if i put my ninja 250 on the frame stands (i mean front and rear both), and i wont get the correct oil level on the oil screen right? And 1 more question. I changed my ninja's oil and oil filter today. I followed the manual saids to put 1.6L of engine oil, but i cant see the oil level on oil screen. How much oil should i put? and what is the problem? Thank you so much, your videos are very useful and awesome

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Just to be safe, I would check the oil level when the bike is on the ground. Hold it straight on level ground. If you don't see the level, more than likely you just need to put more in (don't be afraid to put a little more than 1.6 liters in), but it's also possible that you put too much in and can't see the level for that reason. If you put too much in, you can take the oil filter out without draining the oil, and that will drain some of the oil without having to drain all of it out. Just be sure that the filter o-ring doesn't fall out of place and get cut when you reinstall it.

[@Lonchiki]

I cannot recommend the click torque wrench you reference - it seems to be POS. First, it arrived without ball bearing so sockets wouldn't click and hold in it. Second, I used it to try to twist off the oil filter bolt because my other wrench couldn't do it (too short) - and the square thingy on which sockets sit simply twisted off and broke. The metal used for it is too soft. This tells me that for torque setting big enough, it would brake off even when screwing on a bolt. It really didn't take much. But really appreciate the great videos as I've mentioned in the chain lube one. Thanks!

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Sounds like you got scammed on some third party purchase. Did you buy it directly from Harbor Freight? If so, take it back and they will immediately give you a new one.

[@Lonchiki]

No, I bought it on Amazon, but I'm getting a free replacement. I'll just abstain from using it to unscrew.

[@vitalikgrigorichenko3699]

Nicee!!

[@Visual0gamer]

how often i should change the oil filter in this ninja...?

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

The service manual says to replace it every 7500 miles or every year, whichever comes first. I would replace it every time you replace the oil. That's what I do. Oil filters are not that expensive.

[@jesuscastro6038]

dam so thats where the smaller o ring is located, god damn it. i watched another video that said to put it on top of filter in shaft...hope it doesn't ruin my bike...

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

No fear. You can remove the oil filter without draining all the new oil. The oil will not come out, only a little. Go ahead and take the filter out, reassemble, and then reinstall. You might have to put a tiny bit more oil in the bike. No problem. Trust me. I've done this.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Can you give me a link to the video that you're talking about? Is it the same bike?

[@jesuscastro6038]

@@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7 kzbin.info/www/bejne/apXPenl_l8plnac kzbin.info/www/bejne/apXPenl_l8plnac

[@jesuscastro6038]

@@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7 yeah mines a 2012 ninja 250 last year it was carbureted

[@fanningthefame12]

I cant get any of the oil out with the syphon 😭. Does anyone have some tips?

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

Put your finger over the other side of the tube. You must cover the other side of the tube or there will be no suction. Also, you may have to lean the bike to the side (but be careful!!!) so that the oil pours to one side of the bike. Are you using the same pump that I use in the video?

[@jaredshelton4718]

Steady idling not good for the engine my ass, there's no harm in letting an engine idle.

[@CalzoneOP]

Jared Shelton yes there is. Engines require air, if it’s not moving, it’s not getting sufficient air

[@Nobody7720]

@@CalzoneOP Correct! That's why I can't breathe if I'm not walking.

[@goodtimesalways4652]

Hey, see right at 1.40 min mark, where he says dont undo that bolt, well guess what, i did. What have i drained, and how do i replace it? Someone pkease help lol

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

I actually don't think it really matters. I saw a guy on KZbin take off the bolt. I think it just lets more oil out. Just retighten the bolt. I assume the torque setting will be equal to the actual drain bolt. If you look around you might be able to find the video where the guy does it.

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

But I'm not a 100 percent sure. What came out when you loosened it? Was it oil? I haven't checked the entire service manual but I have perused most of it and I don't remember the manual saying anything about that bolt. It's probably just another oil drain plug. Your best bet is to ask a mechanic that works on 4th gen 250s. They change oil so much on these bikes. They will give a good second opinion.

[@nikittak5549]

I Totally Did The Same To My Motorbike. It Is An Oil Outlet. Doesn't Affect The Bike. Unfortunately I Can't Take Off My Oil Filter As Last Owners Tightened It Way To Tight. Please Help Me How To Loosen.

[@cyprianoldakowski3518]

Alexis Krug get a breaker bar. Make sure someone holds the bike while you do this. It might just fall over

[@PaulyFSF]

Or you can open the bolt and drain some oil

[@stevieboy9394]

how many pound for the nut

[@ninja250motorcyclemaintena7]

14.5 foot-pounds for the oil filter bolt and drain bolt.