2012 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 motorcycle oil change - without fairing removal
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- 2012/2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 oil change - the easy way without removal of fairings
filter and oil change on Kawasaki Ninja 650
Tools needed:
drain plug - 17 mm socket
3/8" ratchet
2" 3/8" extension
front sprocket cover bolts - 8 mm "long" socket
oil filter "cup" is a Toyota style part number W54118 from Performance Tool
Correct oil filter from local source or Kawasaki (A Mobile1 M1-110 will fit - use at own risk)
10w40 - 2 Quarts ( you will have a little left over )
Thanks a ton for this video, got my first bike which is a 2012 ninja 650 so this is exactly the helpful tips I was looking for.
Glad it helped!
Same here, great video very informative especially because it’s the exact bike I have. Excited to get my hands dirty working on it!!
Thanks! the owner's manual was totally unclear about where the drain plug was located. Your video saved my day!
I could see everything you thought we couldn't.
I just bought this exact bike, and your tips are super helpful as I'm really new to riding.
You'll love it. Just keep that chain oiled and the oil changed and you should have pretty good luck.
I'll be doing my first oil change in a couple months once it warms up a bit. I've found a few tips on chain cleaning/lubing, but do you have any preferred method?
Either get yourself a rear stand or a piece of 2x4 to hold the rear off the ground, put it in neutral.
Then throw a file folder or news paper over the swing arm. There are various types of spray. I liked the old style teflon chain-saver - the new stuff is too oily and frankly I can't recommend it. You can also use gear oil but it tends to make a mess. I happen to have an oiler installed so I just check it every so often. I'm only on my 2nd chain and have over 30k miles on it I believe (haven't been able to ride since late October due to an wreck/injury)
TheWizechatmgr thanks again for the tips! hope you can get back on your bike soon.
Oh, next super warm day I will be. =)
Thanks, I plan on doing another as this really didn't accomplish what I had set out to accomplish. Ended up being good info though.
8mm socket required for the sprocket cover - as always - use 6 point sockets
Glad to hear it.
I'll be doing another on replacing the front fairing due to a nice wind gust that threw the bike on the ground...
Great video. I found it easier to just take the faring off though.
Didnt know about the first gen, thanks for the info. Forgot to mention the sticker as i think the fairings cover it.
According to the factory manual once a year or 7500 miles, whichever occurs first.
Personally, I wouldn't do it any less often than ever 2000 miles. I use Rotella T6 - 5w40 (full synthetic)
I use the OEM filter from Kawasaki.
great video.... good information.
If you have the first gen 650r the drain plugs at the bottom of the pan, oil filters in the same location and there's actually a little sticker with how many ltrs of oil to put in the engine right by the sight glass.
Spools? Makes it easier to get a bike on and off a stand. Basically the stand slips under them and it makes it easier to work on.
well i guess your going to have to do the oil change video all the way through. my bike is in storage for the long winter. and im not using stock filters either. i like the welded nut filters.
I prefer not to have my nuts welded, crushed or otherwise molested.
I hope you're still with us. If you aren't it would be nice if someone replied back with what happened.
Hi. The videos you have uploaded were very informative. I just bought a 2012 Kawasaki 400R. Is it the same procedure for me to change the oil and oil filter? I have only done 1400km. Could you also let me know the best oil and oil filter to be used and the required frequency for oil change. thanks in advance. I was looking for a service manual but I could not find any...
I usually have it set at 5 or 6, most of my driving is commuting
(Obviously not right now with it being ~20 F out lately)
I love your vid dude,I am an American Expat living in Philippines and have a '12 Ninja 650.I love your terminology of everything,maybe is bcause I 've been here for more than 5 years but it is what it is...this is my thing...we can use any oil filter we want,after all they are made to stop metal shavings from recirculating back into the oil system...here,I use a O/filter made for the Honda Civic(SouthEast version)and works all the time,it is made in Japan by VIC,#806,oil?...for me is full Synthetic which I change around 10 kilometers or so...what I do is check the fluidity of the oil every 1000 kilometers,if is sticky a bit I know is time to change but,sometimes is b4 that,depending on how hot it was the month b4 or how many kms I rode b4...is all depending but I assure you..oil has nowdays a longer life that our Fathers experienced in their lifetime....good job on your vids,am a subscriber and loving it.b safe man!.
Thanks! And welcome aboard!
We accept all kinds here =)
I know =)
i couldn't disagree with you about the oil filter bro. that's what exactly oil filter made for. cheers
Great video 👍🏼 I’m almost at the 500 mile point and My question is, how often should we change the oil and oil filter ? I bought it used with 4K miles and it didn’t have the manual unfortunately
I believe 3,000 miles.
TheWizechatmgr thank you, & thanks for the quick response!
Depends on the oil. Blend, full synthetic, mineral.
8mm for the sockets on the sprocket cover
Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful.
Where then is a good spot to locate the sunpass then? You never said, thanks......
Assuming you're in Florida and that the sunpass is your equivalent of the EZ-Pass mine is right near the top of the windscreen/windshield. Mine has always read successfully.
First of all... We all don't have professional cameras to make theater like videos... To that persons comment. Thank you very much it is very helpful. If you have a ninja 650 you pretty much understand and see what's going on. I'll be attempting my first oil change soon. Just installed a two brothers exhaust yesterday so I feel confident I can do the oil next. Thank you again for this video. Quick question though. Have you ever felt a of heat come from the front or near the oil check point window area (tried my best to explain where). I've had an R6 in the past and don't recall riding a bike so hot. Any tips or thoughts on what may be causing the heat. Happens day or night. I just got it used with 13k a month ago. Everything was original. Any other tips on what to take care of at the 13k mark. Thank you appreciate any tips and responses. Thank you.
9Twizted Glad you understand and like it. The irony is I DO own a great camera now, but I didn't feel that there was anyone stupid enough out there to not be able to get the jist of it so I didn't re-shoot the video. Most of the haters are usually not bike owners...
Odds are you're getting the heat off the radiator. I can feel it on the hottest of days as it cuts in and out. With the fan on or off you're likely to feel it while moving. It gets brutal when ambient hits 95 F+
Stay on top of that chain maint or get an oiler and still stay on top of it. My chain started having issues at about the 14k mark but it wasn't kept as pristine as I would have liked. My new chain now has 11k on it (replaced July 2014)
Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful. Feel free to Subscribe if you feel so inclined :)
Pre-Load on the shock
Great Video Thanks! :D
+RicanRevs Glad you liked it. If you have any requests feel free to share them.
When you change the oil, do you have to change the oil filter?
it is recommended.
Kristian Kosaka you should always
I changed my 640/2012 Ninja Oil , and I added 1 and a half quart of oil that’s what auto zone told me after I did that . I started to have issues when I warmed up my bike it seemed to have lost power when I rev it it stops at 8 and sounds awful I’m scared I messed my bike up
Drain the oil and use sight glass to fill
@@TheWizechatmgr will do thanks !! What oil did you use again I put the wrong one I put 20-40 4 cylinder first time changing oil . I asked auto zone and that’s what they gave me
@@_H.Alex._ 5w30 - JASO MA2 compliant I believe - Many synthetics don't necessarily meet the MA2 requirement for wet clutches. www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/sc3j87/jaso_engine_oil_master_list/
@@_H.Alex._ How many miles on it? Just wondering...
@@TheWizechatmgr 25051
Just did oil change went to ninja dealer got the correct one seems to be a lot smoother but seems damaged since the rpm still gets stuck at 8 after that it chokes
What are the spoils for?
will a 2011 650 oil filter fit on a 2011 ninja 400? I can't find info anywhere
Unfortunately I don't have a listing for the 400 (was checking bikebandit)
My suggestion would be to try asking on the www.riderforums.com site. You will find many of us on there that make these videos, and there is a possibility that someone with a 400 will be on there too!
how do you change the clutch fluid change
Jeetendra Harnarain there is no clutch fluid on this motorcycle. It uses the engine oil instead.
totally normal
Didnt know about the first gen, thanks for the info. Forgot to mention the sticker as i think the fairings cover it.