Kawasaki Ninja 400 / Z400 Oil Change & Chain Maintenance

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[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

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[@holybutterfly8495]

Hey bro , how many km should I change the oil in ninja 400 ?

[@robertsalyers1351]

My Ride is a 2019 Kawasaki z400 got it new and now has just over 800 miles so it's time for an oil change....I've got this !!!!!!

[@patrickungaro1447]

Robert Salyers that is exactly why I’m watching this. Never changed oil before but I want to try with this. I have a 2019 z400 also, about 700 miles on it. I had 17mm wrench, but I bought Kawasaki filter and an oil filter wrench, just need to buy some oil. Did you do it?

[@therillkill]

Is the first oil change not supposed to be at 250miles ?

[@Zaltrag32]

Jake Kavelish 600 but the extra 200 won’t hurt anything

[@michiganmoto7687]

Doing my first oil change on my 2021 Ninja 400 this weekend. Thanks for the video. 🤙

[@Everlastandgreen]

I have same year and modle. But do you have the ex400? Because I bought a 400 but my titles says ex400

[@jxncel]

Bro just teached me how to check the chain when i was just looking for an oil change😂❤ loved this video

[@RobbyMachiFIN]

I don't know. I just like this guy. Explains thong simple without trying to be over the top technical for no reason. Thinks broski! #2down

[@SamButtram]

Just changed my 2019 Ninja 400 oil today because of this video. Thanks

[@michaelneal7079]

Kerosene cleans chains better and its cheap.......also anybody who watches this NEVER clean your chain with the bike running that's just stupid....

[@danny2032]

Im ignorant. Why's it dumb

[@Motoboo_Marine]

@@danny2032 Most people say it's dangerous because if you get something caught in the chain you can really fuck your fingers up

[@disrealnow9664]

Yes- unless you want to loose your fingers

[@joshspanko]

Dude, thank you for making a damn video with easy explanations that are 20 minutes long and filled with an ad every 5. A little tip though it’s recommended to take some of the old oil on your finger and rub it around the new oil filter rubber O-ring. This allows a tighter and more proper seal with the O-ring

[@3finger10]

Royal purple all the way. I’m gonna have to change my oil for the first time in my 2019 ninja 400 and you can bet I’m using the royal purple.

[@robertsalyers1351]

Thank you very much for this video I am not a mechanic but this helped me to adjust my chain today in about 20 minutes I could not have done this without your video I'm going to attempt an oil change as soon as payday comes around thank you so very much for making this video it really did help me....much respect Ride Safe Brother

[@dangkadventures6787]

Thanks bro! just did my first service today. This bike is super easy to work on

[@justinkrebs7690]

I just got my motorcycle endorsement and I'm looking at picking up one of these, I cant wait man!

[@SaltyChevron]

did u pick it up? i just got mine and already put 400 miles on it oops

[@wampaswomps3975]

Easiest oil filter wrench I found to use is the one that’s a round metal cap (65mm I think) that fits snug on bottom of oil filter and has a 3/8” square in the middle for a ratchet. I lube my chain the exact way you are but first I go for a 15 minute ride at 60mph. This heats the chain expanding the metal so the lube can really penetrate into the rollers. It doesn’t heat up enough just free spinning like that on a stand.

[@PlaySA]

It's also a good idea to ride before you change the oil, make sure any metal filings get moved around and the warm/hot oil will help clean the inside more throughly.

[@suspicioustree389]

Just did mine, when the bodywork is in place yes its a little cumbersome but its still easy, use your oil filter wrench at an angle and an extension on the wrench for the drain bolt and your good to go

[@Dawgs241]

Thanks for video bro. I had the dealer do initial service at 500 mile, but I plan to change my own at 2000 mile.

[@maxvdp5012]

Great and helpful vid, the Ninja is my first real bike and i love working on it myself. A succesfully done oil change is definitly on the bucket list!

[@joem1950]

dang just in time for me to change my oil this comes out... good timing man!

[@causionsinclair5881]

thanks for converting to litres for me, saved me the google search.

[@kamakanani0]

Thank you , just did my first oil change on my 2020 ninja 400!

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Thanks for watching!

[@KDannXII]

Nice vid. Gotta change my oil in 700 more miles.

[@DirtyolJoe]

This royle purple runs great in my grom thanks for the tip.

[@DirtyolJoe]

well look what the cat dragged in!

[@austinellis838]

I got the oil change info that I was looking for plus a little extra, that was appreciated. Good video boss!

[@osmanrivas3836]

Thanks for video helped me out in my 22 400

[@lee-enfield0247]

Directly from my service manual: 2,3 Litres on dry engine, 2 litres if you remove the filter, 1,6 litres if you do not remove the filter. API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 --- Viscosità SAE 10W-40

[@MMShaggy]

Great video, clear and to the point. Really appreciate it.

[@dakotacummings2800]

There’s going to be a little ride at 7:30pm this afternoon in Tk if you wanna come

[@adriansy365]

I like your service video man, big thank you 😎✌👌

[@minhajmunaz]

Is this enough oil, I believe you need 2.1 Quarts or 2 Liters. Hoping to do my first oil change on my 400 but just wondering if 2 bottles of RP is enough

[@DB-ku4ud]

Should fill oil filter first before installing the new one

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Not true. Just fill the oil level to the recommended amount via the manual.

[@coolmanstan3518]

Ordered everything in this vid thx 👍

[@leanin]

You ever get any lube on the brake disc doing that?

[@Matthew-yq6ho]

You should always pre oil the oil filter and put oil on the gasket on the oil filter just a reminder for the new guys. Always watch multiple videos.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Why should you? Do you have a logical explanation as to why you should, or are you just repeating what you've always heard and pretending that it makes you smarter than everyone? Lol

[@Matthew-yq6ho]

@@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix look just trying to help the new guy or girl out, the filter is dry when you install it, I'm not going to right a page of reasoning on why just look it up its not a big deal you don't have to pre fill its def good to do wile it's off and the gasket can dry rot and dose not hurt to pre lube wile you have it off rubber can dry rot over time, up to the person if they want a dry gasket or a lubed one Id rather have it lubed then dry.

[@Matthew-yq6ho]

One reason I hear to was that the old oil that is left in the bottom of the pan can get pushed into the new filter and get soaked with old oil don't know how true it is, to be safe I always pre fill with fresh oil.

[@Matthew-yq6ho]

And it's also really important to do this on a filter for a car or truck since the oil gets pumped throu the filter and if the filter is dry then for a few seconds the pump is running dry and it can burn it up look it up on GK7 DIY KZbin channel type in here's why you need to pre fill your oil filter when doing an oil change, it's a good habit to form

[@jcrm4037]

Thank you for the videos! Do you know how to service/replace the air filter?

[@MotoJournoKris]

It's super easy, remove the pillion seat and rider seat. Then the black raw plastic panels under the tank. Loosen the bolts at the top of the fairings, that connect to or are near the tank. Also remove the two bolts at the rear of the tank. Remove the two rubber hoses on the LH side, and slightly lift the tank to disconnect the fuel line (use a rag to catch any leakage) and fuel pump connector. Lift the tank back towards the tail and then up gently and set it somewhere safely. Then just undo all the screws on the top of the airbox, pop it open and it's a single screw holding the old air filter in place. Repeat in reverse and you're sorted.

[@DEXTERSONEMANBAND]

Plain and simple!👍👏👏👏

[@shabu410]

Great helpful thank you. Had a question my oil filter for ninja 400 2020 is 16097-0008 and the one on your 16097-0007 does it make any difference?

[@Lazynamingbox]

could you able to list the size of the tools you are using in this video please? much appreciated

[@robertsalyers1351]

Thanks for this information Now I know

[@jaytravel-12]

Question how often should I change my oil and how often should I adjust the chain and how often should we change the coolant pleaser if you don't mind??????

[@Klaxet]

How to remove bottom cowl fairing is most important part which clearly missing in this video.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

You don't have to remove it to change the oil. The only reason I took it off for the video, was so I could get the camera under the bike.

[@MunsKi]

Can i not change oil filter

[@sufian4768]

Don't we need to change the oil filter? How many mileage interval that the oil filter can be reuse?

[@freddyj5845]

What if you don’t have one of those stands?

[@iamoperator]

Quick question: Knowing most dealership put shit oil, is it advisable to do an oil change as soon as possible?

[@heartworkbykitty7933]

THANK YOU!!!

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

You're very welcome!

[@hyagosilveira987]

Hey I stumbled across your channel and love your content! I noticed that in the owners manual, it gives you 2 oil capacities. In the beginning it says 2.4 US Qts, but in the oil section towards the back and like you mentioned, it says 2.1 US qts (with filter change) any idea why ??

[@hyagosilveira987]

And you should def make more basic maintenance videos like this!!

[@doug_velasquez007]

@@hyagosilveira987 good question. Maybe the first number is total oil capacity from the factory. I know the oil change takes 2.0 L if you replace filter. For convenience I buy oil by the liter so I only need 2 bottles ( Motul 5100)

[@noobsperspective7946]

Hey are there any after light mods and headlight mods for ninja 400 like angel lights etc. Because i know ninja 300 there were some but what kind of after market stuff is there for the ninja 400. I havent found any fairings either. I personally want carbon fiber spark black fairings like the ninja h2r/h2

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

I'm not sure, but you can join the Facebook group and ask around! Link in the description!

[@specterfpv2103]

You can get Chinese Carbon fibre 400 fairings on ebay.

[@stephenallen4813]

So you don't torque the nut on the sprocket you just hand tighten it with a wrench?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

I mean, you can do it that way.

[@FlappyDragon98]

I know the video is a bit old, but are you in the texarkana arkansas/Texas area? First video I've watched just curious as I'm pretty close to tk

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Yeah, for now. Trying to put the funds together to move to Austin before next season, but I'll be making videos in TXK again soon until then.

[@FlappyDragon98]

@@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix ah I understand. Austin will be so much better. Do you know if theres a big bike scene in tk by chance?

[@kevinizquierdo6244]

So I followed everything and it came out great but I have small leakage from drain plug. This was my first oil change. Do you know how I can fix that?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

There should have been a washer on the drain plug when you removed it. If you put it back on without that washer, it can leak. It's just a simple metal crush washer. You can get them at your local auto parts store if yours is lost or damaged.

[@kevinizquierdo6244]

@@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix I checked and it has it on you think I could have damaged the bolt if tightened to much?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

@@kevinizquierdo6244 That would be pretty hard to do on accident. Are you sure you didn't strip the threads?

[@doug_velasquez007]

@@kevinizquierdo6244 how's your bike now?

[@geardrops5437]

does it matter if its on road and off road chain care kit?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

I don’t think it matters. The off-road has a green tint to it that looks similar to the color of anti-freeze.

[@Swamp-Rides]

I know not everyone follows everything exactly but you should at least mention the axle nut torque. That and you didn’t mention the sight glass to check the oil level at all.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

This isn't super technical, by the manual, kawasaki garage. Lol

[@Swamp-Rides]

#notagrom yeah, I get that. Just figured it would be good to mention. At least the sight glass. Lol

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

@@Swamp-Rides I have tq specs on the more important bits in upcoming videos. Lol

[@vaibhavsoni7040]

Quick question, am I just supposed to get a 17mm washer to replace it with or do I have the ask for whatever the internal diameter of the nut is and how do I find that out?

[@stephenallen4813]

Spray it with water??!!

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Yep

[@edwardjones6111]

What do you call that wrench you used to remove the oil filter?

[@doug_velasquez007]

Oil filter wrench haha!

[@cowboydownyonder3860]

“my bikes are my life” *uses garden hose*

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

You have a Harley in your profile photo. You have no room to talk about ANYONE making dumb decisions. Lmao

[@cowboydownyonder3860]

@@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix hey now they use to be good!

[@specterfpv2103]

I will be doing my first oil change soon on my 400.... Can I seriously hand tighten the oil filter back on?. Should I not follow kawasaki torque specifications with a torque wrench?

[@seanwatts392]

It's not going to hurt not to use the torque wrench. When your messing with any engine part or wheels you would want to use the torque wrench.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

You don't HAVE to use a tq wrench, but it wouldn't hurt to do so.

[@Tashin32]

Anyone know what stand this is? Doesn't look like it requires spools which would be handy.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-swingarm-rear-stand-65620.html

[@Tashin32]

@@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix Much appreciated! Test driving a Ninja 400 tomorrow thanks to your content. Ride safe!

[@habafflof]

You should indicate that this is not a video for anyone who is new to motorcycle maintenance. You never showed how to jack the back wheel or make sure it's stable. Also this video is not for anyone who likes their motorcycle because no sensible man would spray their chain with a garden hose to clean it.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

I never said it was "for beginners" and there's nothing wrong with using a garden hose. You're just a little bitch, which is another category of people that this video wasn't for. Lmao

[@disrealnow9664]

@@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix Spraying the chain with water achieves nothing - its as if saying you are cleaning the chain by riding in the rain. What is important is to actually wipe the chain clean after spraying it with cleaner with a shop towel or cloth and get all the grime out of it. Basically its a repeating process - you clean it, you grease it, dirt starts sticking to the grease, the grease dries, you grease it again, dirt sticks, and finally you need to clean and wipe all the grease / dirt off and start over.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

@@disrealnow9664 That must be why the chain goes from dark black to shiny gold when I spray it off. The water doesn't clean the grease off, it cleans the solvent off. You should try actually watching the video instead of talking out of your ass.

[@disrealnow9664]

@@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix You a a stupid newb with little knowledge but a big attitude problem. Bet your family is really proud that what you lack in skills you make up for in stupidity.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

@@disrealnow9664 My family is proud that KZbin pays my bills and I'm proud of myself for not ever letting you bitchmade assholes in the comments get to me. All you ever do is talk shit. Go make your own channel, accumulate 3.6K subs and over a million views, then you can talk shit. Until then, you're just another asshole trying to make points that have already been proven wrong in the video in question. Everyone including myself will have forgotten about your shitty opinion 5 minutes from now.

[@CDigata]

It is always good practice to change the air filter on a major oil change, but ok on in between changes - water to clean the chain arrrrrh no way.. wd40 and a rag sir

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

It isn't going to rust between the time you wash it off to the time you re-lube it, and your chain is exposed to water in the rain anyway. So it isn't going to hurt anything. Also, WD-40 isn't a cleaning solvent. It's a penetrating oil. So it isn't going to clean the existing lube off. it's just going to add lube on top of it.

[@wesleyblanchard9766]

Around how often do you find you have to adjust the chain on your bike?

[@CueBeanKa]

Ninja 400 manual says every 600miles.

[@disrealnow9664]

Realistically every 600 miles / 1000km depending on use. Assuming you got the required tools its not hard to adjust although still la bit of a hassle - I hope one day there will be zero maintenance chains available on bikes with no adjustment or lubing need

[@doug_velasquez007]

My chain got loose around 1k to 1.5k miles, adjusted, cleaned, and lubed and hasn't needed anymore adjustment since then (at 4.5k miles now). It's good to check it every 600 miles but you don't actually have to work on it EVERY time like I thought before.

[@HassiGrimm936]

Ha

[@TheDarkd3ath]

Not a great idea to run the bike and spray the chain but good video other than that

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Riding a motorcycle isn't a great idea ;)

[@lightofmylife1616]

it says 1.6 L or 2.0 L in the manual

[@doug_velasquez007]

1.6 L without removing oil filter. 2.0 L with oil filter change.

[@swatz22]

Dam almost 30 bucks for the OEM filter? I paid like 12 and some change at the dealer

[@tonygoro]

Its a 2 pack...

[@swatz22]

@@tonygoro ok that's more reasonable lol

[@DeezSkates]

FIRST!

[@DeezSkates]

Seriously though. Dig the way this one was put together. I can see you're getting better at some narrative things.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

@@DeezSkates Funny thing is, I've been taking pointers (on my own) from tech review channels. The primary being "Unbox Therapy"

[@Justicejohnson100]

I'm at 1200 miles on my new ninja400 I got about 2 or 3 months ago and I'm wondering should I change the oil on it now or wait because I live in colorado and riding season is over in about 1 or two more months, could I wait?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

You probably could wait.

[@Justicejohnson100]

@@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix Thanks for the reply and love the video, subscribed.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

@@Justicejohnson100 Thanks!

[@poncejosue5]

#notagrom really!? I thought u have to do it at 600! When it’s new!?

[@Justicejohnson100]

@@poncejosue5 tea brand new

[@sheznotfunny]

damn dude. you let the bike run to clean the chain. The balls lol

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

I've done it this way every time I've cleaned one for the last 3 years.

[@poncejosue5]

#notagroom 😂😂😂

[@allhaillhydranightcore7362]

Canadian? once American? can't tell. you just sound like a Canadian that knows all accents and ignores all of them but doesn't speak proper English either XD could also be cuz its a voice over and you can pick or re-say something lol but ya Canadian?????

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

All of my voiceovers are single take, unscripted. I do edit them, but rarely ever re-record a segment. I've lived in Texas my entire life, but I have done a lot of traveling both nationally and internationally and consider myself an extremely open minded person. I sort of rejected my southern accent early on and did my best to correct it, but these days I honestly don't care anymore. I sort of just have my own language and accent. It isn't really southern anymore, but I'm not sure what else you would call it. Edit: I do find myself befriending Canadians pretty often though and Louisiana is pretty close to home, so maybe there's some French twang in there that I've subconsciously adopted over the years.