Ninja 250 Maintenance: Oil Change, Brake Fluid Flush, Speedometer Repair

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Finishing up the Ninja 250 project, doing an oil change, brake fluid flush and fixing the speedometer.
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@danandbarbielove 3 года назад

Thanks. My daughter just got her first bike. A 2007 250r just like the one in your video. It was sitting for 3 years with gas in it! So we have been taking it apart and learning how to clean and replace everything. Lol. You were a big help

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 года назад

They are pretty good machines, I’m always on the hunt for another one. Hope y’all get it running great!

@danandbarbielove 3 года назад

How would you suggest cleaning rust out of the tank? I've tried evaporust and some other things, but not much success

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 года назад

@@danandbarbielove I use vinegar. There’s a video on my channel showing how well it works,

@sarag1158 3 года назад

I love your Ninja 250 videos. Very helpful.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 года назад

Thanks, I have had about 5-6 of them, really like those bikes. It’s about time for another!

@sleezymechanic 4 года назад

ive got an automotive pressure/vaccum tester from blue point i think; man that thing works wonders. Fuel pumps, carbs, brakes, coolant. Literally a liquid wrench.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 года назад

Ron I might have to look into that. Thanks for watching.

@sleezymechanic 4 года назад

p.s. the way you handled that speedo needle; the grip of an elderly man bruised by arthritis but speed and precision of a praying mantis.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 года назад

Ron well I’m not quite elderly but got plenty of arthritis starting.

@sleezymechanic 4 года назад

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures I appreciate your videos very much and I've been making money by doing the work in my new shop. Business is picking up I'm pretty excited.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 года назад

Ron that’s awesome, I wish you good luck!

@tonywellons 4 года назад

nice video, good work.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 года назад

Thank you!

@nobs40 5 лет назад

Cool, i am still riding my 125 scooter lol

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 лет назад

Danny Steph wanna trade?

@nobs40 5 лет назад

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures i wish but i live in Sweden

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 лет назад

Danny Steph I’ve never been there. Guess I could try to ride there...a boat is going to be involved! 😂

@nobs40 5 лет назад

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures it's a loong way my man 😂

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 лет назад

Danny Steph I’m not afraid! 😀

@DollarHound Год назад

Missing the washer between the oil filter spring and the filter.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Год назад

Maybe so!

@kylewilliams8083 3 года назад

I use rottella as well. However T5 is not JASO MA rated the conventional 15w40 and the T6 full synthetic are however JASO MA rated for wet clutches. Not that you should have a problem just it may be better for wet clutch applications.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 года назад

I generally use the conventional. Have used T5 on occasion with no adverse effects but it’s not my usual “go to oil “. I always try to recommend to use what your manual states....even though I go against my own advice. 😀😀

@freemarketjoe9869 3 года назад

10w 40 is in the owners manual. 15 is not that big a difference to me either. I also don't have or use any other means than cranking the bolts good and tight. I think just regular winging it maintenance is better than doing it shop manual right but not enough times, miles wise.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 3 года назад

I always recommend following the manual, but you can do ok with changing things up a little bit as long as you use common sense. Thanks for watching.

@tonydoesit562 2 года назад

Hey man nice video really helpful. Out of curiosity do you know when I should switch to full synthetic oil in my 2007 ninja 250 ex 16k ish miles

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 2 года назад

As long as it’s a recommended oil type in the manual, any time should be fine. I have been known to stray from the manufacturer recommendations but that’s my choice.

@cullygargan5667 Год назад

Where are you located if you don’t mind me asking? I have a ninja 250 im trying to bring back to life

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Год назад

San Diego area. I just got another Ninja 250

@tituslittle 2 года назад

Oil Change: 1:48 Brake Fluid: 8:35 Speedometer Fix: 13:00

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 2 года назад

Yep, it’s in there…always good to have a roadmap.

@azdesertdog 5 лет назад

Oil and tires to moto guys is like shoes and yoga to the fairer gender. Nice diagnosis on the speedo.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 лет назад

azdesertdog thanks, I was glad the speedometer was fixable. No beginner rider should be guessing their speed.

@alansterling3481 5 лет назад

you are a ticking Tom bomb!!!!!

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 5 лет назад

Alan sterling awesome!

@leebob8032 4 года назад

You just missed the washer that goes on top of the spring🤔

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 года назад

Lee Bob you talking about the oil filter? I put it on, maybe didn’t get it on camera. I suck at editing! 😂

@michaelwilliams4974 4 года назад

I have a question for you I have a ninja 250 year 2000 And he does not want to go into second third fourth fifth or sixth gear only first in neutral. Do you have any ideas?

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 года назад

Kawasaki has a neutral finder thing, makes it so you can’t miss going into neutral from a stop. Could be an issue with that?

@breow67 4 года назад

Does anyone know if there is a specific brake fluid you are suppose to use on motorcycles, or can you just use any kind?

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 4 года назад

Bre Ford DOT 3 or DOT 4 usually, should say right on the master cylinder cap. No reason to buy expensive stuff unless it helps you sleep well at night.