08 Ninja 250 Chain Adjust Clean Lube

[abclone23]

Thanks for the video: a great help!

[TheMazaxist]

going to do this today, thanks so much! very helpful!

[GroundZ3R0Gamer]

Should you tighten the chain so there is absolutely no slack ?? I'm new to riding so I don't know too much

[crunchers9]

when cleaning the inside of the chain you are turning the rear wheel in an incorrect manner! That's an easy way to lose a finger! You show the correct way to do it when you lubed the chain, at the end.

Always turn the wheel clockwise when you're cleaning the bottom part of the chain.

I usually hang a rag to block any over spray from getting on my tire

[nathanuc1988]

I was told not to lube the chain until after it's warmed up. True?

[TheAmazingTTOCS]

where did you get the new cotter pin? from the dealership? if so did they charge you, or just give it to you?

[BarkleyBell]

@TheAmazingTTOCS You can get a new one from most any automobile parts store for about 15 cents each.

[HydrauIics]

@TheAmazingTTOCS lol u can buy cotter pin sets at advanced auto parts for 2 bucks

[cdwolf]

Well Done NewNja! Very detailed and helpful.

May I ask why you havent made more? Your muffler info was awesome.

[jensole1122]

Awesome - great vid

[pxlaidan]

wooot! great video mate, thanks a mill for sharing

[journeytheoutdoors]

awesome job  5 stars

[chicks123]

Cool. Thanks for posting this.

[Draconai]

Thanks so much! Im new to bikes and only recently found out this needed doing - had NO idea how.

[young7m]

im new to all this stuff, why would you adjust the chain ?

[nicoj36]

because a motorcycle chain loosens after a while of riding, and you need to tighten it

[maiasymone]

Great idea on using the jack stands. Saved me some waiting (and made me feel silly for not thinking of it mysefl). Do you remember what size bolt you used?

[demonaz88]

Great video. I have the same bike, and this has helped a lot.

[ShadyOne13]

Great video, thanks for taking the time.

[intelsilver]

Thanks a lot

[americanhindi]

Thanks. I rated.

[fodi1kanobe]

great tutorial. Thanks!

[MSanad]

Thank you :)

[teleb00bie]

Questions, I just got my 250 a few days ago, i have to bring it to the shop for a mainenance once it hits 600 miles? Can i just bring it to any bike shops? and how much does it usually cost? Kinda forgot what the dealer said already.....Thanks in advance

[skyline44512]

the 600 mile service for my ninja cost me like $150. i took it to the dealer where i bought it

[americanhindi]

Very helpful video. Thanks a lot.

[slb785]

They are called jam nuts. just FYI. There is the one adjuster nut and its held by the jam nut (the smaller one). But thats just me being technical. Great video!

[trozza]

Nice vid, thanks. I had no idea what I was doing as I only just bought my bike a week ago and first time riding. :) added to fav

[d0gM3at]

This is an awesome video !!!!

[Krzyqbn]

Well Done! Very Informative.

[ArmChairCommando]

GREAT video bro keep um comin! Ride safe.

[andy42x]

good stuff.. thanks for posting.

[PeterAndrewH]

10 out of 10; great tutorial man x

[Solaras88]

nice to see some maintenance vids of the new 250r ninja. good stuff

[sarahwilliamson]

nice vid... great for noobs like me.

[12vCummins]

Very nice tutorial

[takashi11]

thanks for the video~ just did exactly as the instructions in your video. Everything worked out great

[mossylucky7]

you forgot torque wrench to make sure you torque up the rear axle nut properly to negate the risk of the rear axle coming loose! also the manual/service manual to get correct torque wrench settings.

[newninja250r]

To do this "per the book" you would need to torque the axle nut to spec...but in the real world most people don't have a tq wrench. You cant get it too tight, and if you're dumb enough to leave it loose you probably shouldnt be on a motorcycle. It also has a cotter pin in it to stop it from backing off if too loose...

[mossylucky7]

fair points mate, usually good for covering your own back if you do it per the book tho. TBH investing in a torque wrench would b v good if you are gna do your own maintenance i mean they aint too expensive, i own one but ya knw im a worrier! lol

[shinesinpines]

they range from like 30-80 bucks. totally worth it if you plan on using it more than once.

[shinesinpines]

i think most people can afford 30 bucks for a torque wrench. This should really be stressed.

[rupsk0]

@newninja250r

That's a good how to, appreciate it, but regarding the statement "You can't get it too tight" I have to call BS, sorry.

You should read up on it before making such a claim, you definitely CAN get it too tight. A torque wrench makes a lot of sense, not just for the axle nuts.

[matt78tv]

Torque is to be at 72 ft lbs on the rear axle nut as stated in my 2009 ninja 250 manual.

[waldorfish]

very informative cheers