Thank you much! Just used this video to tighten my chain which had gotten so loose that it came off while riding! Never been into any type of mechanical maintenance so didn't know what the odd clicking noise that had started up recently was. Drives great after working on it. Couldn't have done it without you! Took less than an hour.
Scary! Glad there wasn't any damage to you or the bike and you got it straightened out. When I rode my bike as a DD i lubed the chain weekly and checked the slack at the same time - you can't check too often.
Haha I once wiped my tires down entirely with tire shine Then I read the warning that said only for side walls SLIPPERY But damn the tires were shiny for a bit though
I want to point out that cleaning your chain like this might not do it if there is excessive dirt. Have you tryed out using diesel with a toothbrush ? IT's dirty work so put on a workingsuit but it works like a charm. If you are putting the spray on also use a piece of newspaper of whatever and put it between the wheel and the chain so NO LUBE comes onto the wheel, this is extremely dangerous for slipping when going deep.
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
A good video, but the author presumed the chain is evenly worn and both sprockets are in good shape. That's the first thing to check, since an unevenly worn chain can not be properly adjusted. With the bike on the stands, turn the wheel and check slack at several points. If the slack changes more than a 1/2" or so, time for a new chain! Also, search "worn sprockets" to see what yours should look like. Chain wear sneaks up on you and a new one (with new sprockets) can be a revelation!
adjust chain tention while the bike is grounded. When the motorcycle is lifted, the swing arm is lowered and the chain tension will be a false reading.
This is true when using a center lift (frame lift). However, I lifted the rear wheel using the swing arm itself so there's no difference putting it on the ground.
Hopefully you are older and wiser, I am replying to help out newbies. Never lube chain under engine power, you can get your hand, rag or clothing caught and loose a few fingers or your hand. If you don't believe me check live leak.
Don't EVER put your hands around a chain or sprocket when the engine is on. I have seen some nasty photos of some guy who did exactly what you're implying and lost his fingertips.
Thank you much! Just used this video to tighten my chain which had gotten so loose that it came off while riding! Never been into any type of mechanical maintenance so didn't know what the odd clicking noise that had started up recently was.
Drives great after working on it. Couldn't have done it without you! Took less than an hour.
Scary! Glad there wasn't any damage to you or the bike and you got it straightened out. When I rode my bike as a DD i lubed the chain weekly and checked the slack at the same time - you can't check too often.
nice to see some maintenance vids of the new 250r ninja. good stuff
thanks for the video~ just did exactly as the instructions in your video. Everything worked out great
Awesome tutorial! Had no idea it was so easy!
Nice, short and explainfull video. Thanks a lot!
excelentes vídeos amigo. yo tengo una 250 modelo 2008. y me aún servido tus vídeos. gracias...
Good video just make sure you don't get lube on your tire or it will be slippery!
Haha
I once wiped my tires down entirely with tire shine
Then I read the warning that said only for side walls
SLIPPERY
But damn the tires were shiny for a bit though
Very helpful video. Thanks a lot.
Well Done NewNja! Very detailed and helpful.
May I ask why you havent made more? Your muffler info was awesome.
wooot! great video mate, thanks a mill for sharing
Well Done! Very Informative.
This is an awesome video !!!!
Awesome - great vid
awesome job 5 stars
Great video! thank you!
great video thanks for sharing
good stuff.. thanks for posting.
very informative cheers
I want to point out that cleaning your chain like this might not do it if there is excessive dirt. Have you tryed out using diesel with a toothbrush ? IT's dirty work so put on a workingsuit but it works like a charm. If you are putting the spray on also use a piece of newspaper of whatever and put it between the wheel and the chain so NO LUBE comes onto the wheel, this is extremely dangerous for slipping when going deep.
Thanks. I rated.
Torque is to be at 72 ft lbs on the rear axle nut as stated in my 2009 ninja 250 manual.
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
A good video, but the author presumed the chain is evenly worn and both sprockets are in good shape. That's the first thing to check, since an unevenly worn chain can not be properly adjusted. With the bike on the stands, turn the wheel and check slack at several points. If the slack changes more than a 1/2" or so, time for a new chain! Also, search "worn sprockets" to see what yours should look like.
Chain wear sneaks up on you and a new one (with new sprockets) can be a revelation!
Thanks for the input. Maybe I'll make an updated video someday and will mention this.
Should you tighten the chain so there is absolutely no slack ?? I'm new to riding so I don't know too much
So your chain won't fall off the sprockets or snap off from too much tension while you are riding it.
adjust chain tention while the bike is grounded. When the motorcycle is lifted, the swing arm is lowered and the chain tension will be a false reading.
This is true when using a center lift (frame lift). However, I lifted the rear wheel using the swing arm itself so there's no difference putting it on the ground.
what is the purpose of doing the outside of the chain? the lube wont penetrate through the chain and it will just fall off once u start riding.
what is the purpose of adjusting to the chain?
the 600 mile service for my ninja cost me like $150. i took it to the dealer where i bought it
instead of getting a mate too turn it, wouldnt chucking it in 1st work?
Hopefully you are older and wiser, I am replying to help out newbies. Never lube chain under engine power, you can get your hand, rag or clothing caught and loose a few fingers or your hand. If you don't believe me check live leak.
Because dirt likes to travel. What's to say that dirt on the outside wont work it's way inside the chain.
because a motorcycle chain loosens after a while of riding, and you need to tighten it
Don't EVER put your hands around a chain or sprocket when the engine is on. I have seen some nasty photos of some guy who did exactly what you're implying and lost his fingertips.