What is the best motorcycle oil for ninja kawasaki 250r?

what is the best motorcycle oil for ninja kawasaki 250r? what tools do u need to change the oil ?|||I used mobil 1 4t found at autozone, the service manual is online and free to download or there are plenty of DIY writeups on kawiforums.com as well as a huge database for mods and gdneral upkeep of all kawasaki bikes. Use full syn after break in ~5k if before that use dyno juice and if you have a warranty still use only kawi recommended parts/oil or it will void it. Dont forget the o rings and washer too!|||The bike came with a user's manual. Read it.|||Best? Oil is oil, it all comes down to preference. Stay away from oils with additives.|||Semi synthetic specifically made especially for motorcycles, 2 litres of it 10w-40 recommended by Kawasaki for the 2008 ninja 250r. You'll also need a socket set with 17mm socket and or a torque wrench so that you don't break the threads that hold in the oil filter plate and sump bolt.

These are designed to be tightened to an exact specification as per the owner's manual. You might find it cheaper just to get a mechanic to do it for you rather then pay 60 dollars for a torque wrench. However, it is a one off investment that you'll use over and over. It is also possible to tighten the bolts by hand but too loose and they'll leak, too tight and you'll tear the thread which is expensive to replace. Every 4000 kms the bike needs a new filter and oil so you'll need a new filter too if you're changing the oil. Your local bike shop should know exactly which numbered part you require according to year, make etc. for your oil filter.

If you do choose to do it yourself, wear latex gloves;

1. Run bike for 5 minutes to heat up oil slightly. This will soften oil and dislodge gunk. Turn off bike remove the oil cap on right upper side of the engine so that oil can flow freely out when the lower bolts are removed.

2. Put bike on centrestand. Underneath the engine locate a bolt in the middle of a round plate. This is where your oil filter resides and beside it there's another bolt. Both are the only 17mm bolts under there.

3. Put a 2 litre plus ice cream other container under bike under these holes. Plastic paint trays work well.

4. Undo and let drain for 45 minutes be careful as the oil will gush out over hands and wrists, etc and may be hot, best to wait a little while after heating the engine in step 1.

5. Remove oil filter and replace with new one. The oil filter kit should include a few o rings and perhaps a cover. If it contains them, when you are replacing the large o ring that seals the oil filter plate to the bike lightly lubricate it with oil before screwing it back in then screw in both bolts using either torque wrench or gentle tightening. Do not over tighten. I can't emphasise this enough. There are so many posts online from people on bike forums saying 'I tightened up bolt then it kinda went all loose again and now it won't tighten...' These guys have stripped the aluminium thread of the engine block. It costs more than the whole oil change procedure would to get it repaired.

6. Pour in some oil using a funnel. The amount of oil required on my zzr is written next to the oil hole and is 1.9 litres (2.0 US qt) however I read that 1.6 is the maximum if changing a filter. There are two lines on either side of the round sight glass and ideally you should have the level of the oil between the upper and lower of these when the bike is on its centrestand turned off and after you've had the engine running for 5 minutes. Never initially pour in the entire whole amount specified especially if you've just replaced the filter. The idea is to add quite a large proportion of the total amount for example at least 1.3 litres then start the engine let it idle for a few minutes to get the oil all round the engine then check the sight glass and add a little more if it's not between those two lines. Don't ever overfill it though. It's 1.9 litres (2.0 US qt) for a 250R as well as a zzr.

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The motor oil in a motorcycle runs much hotter than the oil in an automobile engine. Motorcycle oil will have additives that can better deal with this higher operating temperature. More important is that your motorcycle uses what is called a wet clutch. This means that the clutch operates in the motor oil. Motorcycle oil will have additives that are clutch friendly so you don't ruin your clutch.



Motorcycle oil costs more than automotive oil. However the extra couple of dollars spent using the correct type of oil is far cheaper than having to replace your clutch because you used the wrong motor oil.



There are now some synthetic motorcycle oils that are wet clutch friendly. However this isn't really necessary if you do regular oil changes. In my street bike I use Valvoline 10W40 motorcycle oil as this is what weight the owner's manual recommends.



You might want to make a quick telephone call to your local Kawasaki dealer. They will be more than happy to tell you what weight motorcycle oil to use.



You can save a few bucks on your motorcycle oil by buying it at your local automotive parts store. Most major automotive parts stores will have a motorcycle section where you will find motorcycle oil.



For a Kawasaki Ninja 250R I would use a Wix oil filter part number 24941. You should be able to get this at any major automotive parts store that sells Wix filters. If they don't have them in stock they should be able to special order one for you and you will have it a day or so. Special orders like this usually don't cost any extra money. They will cost less than the cheap made in China filter that the Kawasaki dealer will sell you. However Wix ix one of the best filters you can buy, far superior to the Kawasaki filter.



The first tool you will need is a service manual for this bike. A service manual costs a measly $45.45 + shipping. A service manual will have detailed step by step instructions on how to properly service your bike including how to change the oil. You will find a service manual will be the best thing you will buy for your ride. A service manual will pay for itself the first time you use it. Do it right or don't do it at all.|||Hey.... the right oil for ninja 250r is:





SAE 20W50 API "SL" or above


JASO MA/MA1/MA2





Just check the above grade on any good company oil (without additives). You just need to drain out oil first and then tighetn the bolt and refill new one





No need for any special tool, you just need to unscrew drain nut and then screw it back tight again





Happy riding...|||The one the manual recommends is usually the best bet.



A motorcycle shop will also be able to recommend something.



Usually to change oil you just use a ratchet or ring spanner and unbolt the sump plug, drain into an ice cream container, let drain for 10 minutes, put plug back refill with new oil.



Do not overfill, take your time and let it settle then check the dipstick or oil gauge window, before adding more.