2019 Kawasaki Ninja 650: Do Your Own Maintenance! Initial Service, Oil Change & Maintenance Tips!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Walking through the initial service/ break-in for the Ninja 650 2019 as well as how important it is to get familiar with your motorcycle and walking through how easy it is to maintain your bike! Oil change is the most important, but there are many other things to look over.
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Good video and happy to see more doing their own maintenance. Every rider should do so.
Just a quick correction, the "Throttle Free-play" is the distance from when you first turn the throttle to the point where it ACTUALLY engages the throttle which is what the 2-3mm is a reference to. Keep up the good videos!
Thanks for the feedback and I appreciate the politeness of your correction! 🙏🏿 I misread that one lol oops 😅
Same thing with the clutch!
Thanks LJ! Just hit 600 on mine and they quoted me WAY to high so thanks for the walkthrough and saving me money 👍 also I love how you went threw the whole 600 mile service not just the oil change
Appreciate ya Justin! Safe riding out there man ✊🏾 get that service in and go get some miles on that thing lol
@@LJsGarage Can you please make a video on how to flush/change the coolant ? Thank you!
I ride a 2017 Ninja 650 with 60k miles on it, and I have always done my own maintenance and actually just this year, completely rebuilt my motorcycle from the frame. (New swingarm, engine, plastics, everything). And I did all of ny maintenance using that User Manual. When it came to rebuilding the bike, I bought a $20 Official Kawasaki Shop Manual that had everything I ever needed to know to do this rebuild. Save time and money by doing the work yourself. Excellent video, and hope everyone rides safe
Good input my Friend! Safe riding as well 🙏🏿
On a personal rant: I think the biggest load of crap is motorcycle warranty. 1 year?? They are betting most riders wont ride in the snow or bad weather. I purchased my new Kawasaki in October 2019. It was stored in the garage by December when the cold, rain and snow made it impossible to ride. I got it out this year around March. I have ridden it a whopping total of 560 miles in 6 months, but my warranty will expire in less than 2 months. Given the seasonal nature of riding, manufactures should at the very least offer a 2 year warranty. This hurts the dealer network as I will not be taking my bike to them for routine service as I have no incentive to do so. Having a longer warranty and enforcing routine maintenance would go a long way to helping dealers. Thanks for a good video.
Hit it on the head!!
Blame your country for having lax consumer rights and bending to corporations. In other countries in Europe and Australia, Bikes and Cars are sold with 2 years warranty as STANDARD and 3 years if you service the bike/car with the company that made your bike/car since the consumer laws are a lot stronger and vehicle makers are not allowed to sell if they don't follow them. America bends backwards too much to lobbyists and corporations.
Master tech here. Excellent video for DIY. Good job.
I appreciate you! 🙏🏿
This is a damn good video, well edited, informative, to the point when it needs to be. Good shit LJ
Thanks my friend!
Awesome job, I think you are the only person on TH-cam who has walked through the owners manual. Time for my first service on a 2021. Thank you
I appreciate your time 🙏🏿 you got this! 💪🏿
thank you for this video! i am a visual person so reading through the manual is somewhat daunting but i appreciate you going over it. i just got a z650 a couple of months ago and was thinking of getting it serviced. i’m glad to see i can do it myself
I know this is an old video but im buying a ninja 650 soon and know nothing about bike maintinence, until now. This helped a lot. Thank you!
Awesome my friend! Ride safe out there :)
Bro thank you for all these instructions. I got a 2020 650 ninja and after my 1st service I’m more interested on doing my own maintenance.
Glad I could help! These are super easy to learn on for the most part
first I want to say nice bike, second thank you for this video and YOUR TIME to really do your homework and share how you took your time and referenced the manual and actually showed what you did. This video will help many of us and I appreciate the time you took. Be safe and again thanks brother!!! I am also in FL!
Thanks for checking it out and dropping a comment! Florida ayy! Safe riding out there 🙏🏿
I just got my first motorcycle. Ninja 650. Thanks for making this video for everyone. Helping people is always Great. Now I know the easy way as I'm cleaning my bike I can listen to your information that you share.It saved me alot of time and stress. So Thank You.🤓
I appreciate it! Congrats on the bike ride safe out there my friend!
Thanks man! I have the same bike, and I am coming up on 600 miles. Was debating taking it to the dealer. This helped change my mind! Great video!
Congrats on breaking it in Dustin! I'm itching for the nice weather again to get back out there. Safe riding 🙏🏿
I'm not a big social media guy but this guy right here needs more love then he's getting! When you can get my attention for 18 mins straight your doing something right! I'll say it again you are the SHIT!!
Ayy I appreciate ya my friend 🙏🏿 one day maybe! 🤞🏿
An educated consumer, makes the best customer. As a private pilot i will tell you this, when saftey counts learn to do the work yourself. I just bought a sport bike 2 days ago. Like you i am reading the manual. Great video
Exactly! Thank you for the added point. I am taking my first intro flight soon wish me luck! Hope I love it
@@LJsGarage Things happen fast upstairs. You will love it!
Real good review ! It’s a good thing to look into the owner’s manual, get to know your bike better and save a couple of dollars 😉
Exactly!! Appreciate ya dropping a comment.
Very helpful video. Thank you from a first time ninja 400 owner. 😊
Glad it helped! Safe riding :D
I'm so glad I found this video- and your whole channel really! You're very relaxed, without an "in your face" personality; music is relaxing too. I don't wanna feel stressed working on my bike, and you've helped me feel calm thinking "yeah, I can do this."
I really liked how you displayed the owner's manual, and showed everything as you did it- explaining what you're doing and why. I now feel even more confident buying my first bike -a ninja 650
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for this content. Just copped a 19 ninja 650 myself. Im looking forward to more videos. Cheers.
Thanks James! Safe riding out there! I think I'm out of nice riding days here in IL and can't wait for the spring to hurry!
great video man, thanks for going over everything in detail. ride safe bro
Ride safe as well bro! 🙏🏿
LJ just wanted to say your videos are awesome, your mannerism speech and etiquette are astounding and you hold the audiences attention with your well mannered and positive demeanor. Youre a very likable and detail oriented person and i look forward to more of your videos.
Comments like these keep me going I truly appreciate that Kev!
Awesome Video Bro. The first service is something that us consumers can do ourselves, especially if you follow the manual. My local dealer wants $250.00 for the first service, excluding the oil and filter. What a rip off! It's a new bike and Kawasaki always tightens all their nuts, and bolts before releasing the bike to the dealership. Please keep up the content. Peace......
Thanks for the added input and feedback my friend! $250!...yeah...wow! Safe riding ✌🏾
Great video with the use of the owners manual.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice one dude, very informative. Personally I think it’s a no brainer doing your own servicing. It’s a sense of achievement and also knowing that you’ve done it properly. I’ve just bought a new Kawasaki w800 and I’m looking forward to doing my own servicing. When you try to sell your bike later down the line, most people are just interested in how little they can get it for never mind the dealer stamps in the book. 👍
Thanks for checking out the video! I agree with you on the sense of achievement! Safe riding out there 🙏🏿
Like others have said, you deserve more subscribers. I'm about to be a new rider and you're making the choice a lot easier! I'm actually getting the same bike you have but the black/green one. Good luck on your channel!
Thanks my friend! Hopefully that day comes but till then that positivity keeps me on track. Stay safe and have fun out there ✌🏾
Appreciate it! Just did a full checklist for my 2021 Ninja 650! Everything was good! Just had an oil change done around 800 miles.
Awesome man!
Thank you so much for this!!! You are a natural at teaching 👍👍
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the feedback 🙂
Great video, you deserve more subscribers.
Thanks my friend! Hopefully they show up one day haha. Till then I appreciate your positive vibes
You know I think I will do my first oil change today on my 2019 ninja 650. It has 430 miles now and im snowed in for the winter.
Thanks so much. Dealer was charging 400+ but you my friend just saved me some cash. New sub. Best of luck growing this channel 👍
Thanks my friend!
'17 Ninja 650 here. I do most of mine too. Actually all of it so far. For chain maintenance, my rule of thumb is whenever it rains or I end up on a gravel road for some reason, I clean and lube. Other wise it's every two gas tank fills.
This fall, I'm going to replace my brake lines with braided ones and change the pads and fluid at the same time. We'll see how the chain and sprocket are around that time too, so get it all done at once and then get it ready for the winter.
I love this bike. I put on new tires and it made a difference for grip in wet and the feeling in curves. So much fun on it, isn't it?
That chain tip is good info! I appreciate ya adding that In and checking out the vid! Super fun for sure ✌🏿
I have the exact same bike, 2019 Ninja 650 ABS. I would suggest to you and any of your viewers to use a Fumoto oil drain valve instead of a drain plug - makes life much easier down the road. Been using them on my cars for years, zero issues. The one from the Versys 650 fits this, same engine.
Glad you added that in Michael 👌🏿 I think I'm leaning towards that next oil change! Appreciate ya.
I have the same exact bike! Amazing bike it’s my first bike 2019 with 1800 miles on it
Thank you for the video. Made me way more comfortable wrenching on my own bike.
Absolutely welcome and safe riding my friend!
Excellent video, thank you!
Anytime! Ready to get back to riding soon!
I believe the oil level should be equal to the top line, no less
My 2022 ninja 650 has 571 miles on it. Dealership quoted me 275 before tax for the first service. With your video I’m contemplating doing the first one myself or letting the dealership do the first one and me doing the rest.
You got it!
Very good video. Thank you so much.
Anytime! Safe riding
Great video brother. If you're ever in Arizona hit me up, there are lots of nice/fun/sceneic rides around the state, be safe 👍
Np! Ride safe my friend.
Great information thank you Very much very helpful...this is my first Kawasaki street bike
More than welcome Robert! Safe riding buddy 🙏🏿
Love this bc I have this exact bike (and exact color) and It's my first and idk what to do!
Safe riding my friend!
saving this video for later! Great video and thanks for covering more than just oil change. I have a 400 but should be the same check up
Super informative. Great video bud. Thank you!
Thanks! Much appreciated 🙌🏿
Hi
Good video overall, only thing that wrong/not showed in the video is the "free play" checks.
I'ts mean the free play before the lever start activating the mechanism.
Check it by twisting/pulling very gently of the lever/throttle and see that it's got the proprete free play.
If not u can change it very easy bu using the 2 screws on the cable.
Ahhh thanks for adding that in! Appreciate ya ✊🏾
Thank you for posting this video. Where did you get the those turn signals?
NP! I believe tst industries.
Such a good video. Thanks for the information.
Glad it was helpful!
This is an amazing video, thank you very much for this man, I just got myself a used ninja 650 with about 700 miles on it, I'll try to see if this was done or not. I'm subscribing to your channel !!!
I appreciate the support! Safe riding out there!
Just got my bike same color as yours. Great video! Follower here✌🏼
Enjoy! And safe riding Tracy
Great video! I have 2021 Ninja 400 videos in my channel I may do an Owners manual walkthrough LJ style. Thanks again
Thank you my friend!
I wonder why they tell you to lube the o-rings. That is how you lube a non-o-ring chain but I see no need to put oil on the o-rings. Did I miss something?
That's a great question! I am not sure of the answer since I'm only familiar with this method. The other method I've heard requires taking the chain off and soaking it or something along those lines. Thanks for the question I'll do some digging as well
I Love my Kawasaki z400
Where do I fill up my blinker fluid if it's low ?
Good taste! And lol
Very well explained thanks bro
My pleasure
I would always get the First Service Done by the Dealer..peace of Mind
But you are Right
Read the Owners Book there are Torque numbers for sump Bolt Axle Nut
Get a Torque wrench!
Agreed! and good tip!
Great review. Thx 👍
Thanks Dan!
Thank-you Brother.
Anytime, appreciate the comment ✊🏿
It’s time for my first service on my 2022 Ninja 650. I was also thinking about taking it to the dealer, but I’ll go through the manual. If I don’t have to pay for a check and can do it all myself, why not?
You got it! Safe riding !
Great video. Tyvm
Thanks for watching! Very welcome:)
I live in nyc so doing the maintenance myself is not ideal when parked on the street it sucks because I would love to work in it myself.
I have the 2019 650 . I want to install my fender eliminator kit myself as well but from some digging around in the net I keep hearing of stories where dealers/Kawasaki void warranties for doing work yourself even when the issues doesn’t have anything to do with what you modified.
I've heard if you have electrical issues they could be difficult and say it was on you. Most of the time though exhausts and performance mods are what they go after for voiding warranties. The warranty debate has all sorts of stories and I'd hate to tell you one way or another. I took the chance on mine with only 500 miles on it. If my motor fails and they say it's because of that then I would be surprised and I'd need them to justify that. My next thing is changing the headlights and I hope that's ok with them too.
Great video! Thank you kind sir!
Very welcome 👌🏿👌🏿
190 isn't that bad, I'm looking at a grand for the 7600-mile maintenance.
Ouch, yeah 190 is certainly a fair deal when you look at it
What about the fuel system? That's part of first maintenance but I noticed you skipped over it when going down the line in the manual
I'll have to look again I don't remember seeing much about the fuel system maintenance 🤔 good catch!
Solid video thanks
Anytime! Ride safe 👌🏿
Greetings LJ-Very informative video, I may be picking up a ninja650 next spring(I used to ride many years ago)my question is about the transmission fluid; since it wasn't mentioned in the owners manual I can assume the ninja650 doesn't require transmission fluid and that the oil takes care of both engine and transmission?
Correct! And you are very welcome hope you find the right bike and enjoy the rides to come
@@LJsGarage Thanks Buddy-enjoy the upcoming holiday season.
Thanks for the heads up my brotha. I’m getting into riding this year and advanced knowledge is good to have so we know that we’re not being taken advantage of. Where are you located at? I plan on doing some road trips in my 650
Anytime! It'll treat you well if you respect it and take your time then you'll be cruising 👌🏿 I'm in the St. Louis area hbu?
I’m in Maryland just outside the Baltimore area
@@kylefranklin2936 I travel out there since I went to school in Silver Spring but never on the bike lol that's too far for me. My hands can't handle more than an hour or so :(
Thanks for this video
Most welcome!
I've done the maintenance myself but there still a "service" notification that pops up every time I start the engine. Is there a way to get rid of it? Love your enthousiasm!
Thanks! So I know for a fact the dealership can but I didn't find anything in the manual. I know I saw on the z125 there's some crazy steps. Idk if they work on our bike.
Turn on the ignition switch and start the engine.
Keep the idling speed more than 30 seconds.
Run the vehicle more than 5 minutes at a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) or more. Be sure to keep the engine running during the procedures 2 and 3 for more than 10 minutes in total.
Turn the ignition switch off.
repeat the above procedures 3 times.
Start the engine and check that the yellow engine warning indicator (LED) goes off.
It helps maintain value when the service book has dealer stamps on it. Own servicing can be detrimental to the residual value.
That's a good point to add in, thanks for adding that! Helps people figure out what's best for them in the long run.
Hey bud... watched ur vids recently, cuz I bought the same bike here from a buddy recently with less than 1000 miles, but it sat for a while. Any chance you've removed fuel injectors before?
What's up! Yeah I have before but never on this bike. I need to get some more riding in though I've been slacking! Hope you can find some good resources out there to help
Very informative video, my 2020 Nina 1000SX is now due it’s 600 mile service. Was wondering if you or anyone could advise on how to rest the service indicator on the dash after the service?
The reset from what I've heard is like a cheat code gotta start it let it idle and then ride and all these other things I don't have down lol. I'd see if you can find a manual
I just bought a 2018 ninja 650!
Congrats my Friend!
god video LJ thankz
Thanks my friend!
Perks of having the Z650 is that it doesn't have so much plastic I need to remove haha
Haha true that!
Mine just didn’t come with a manual though
Lol can't argue with that then
I have the 400. I love the upright seating position. Is it the same seating position for the 650?
Yup!
LJs Garage word! I know what I’m upgrading to now!!!
Good job.
Thanks Rick!
Hi sir, how many kilometer before changing engine oil?
Around 5-7k miles is a safe spot
Bro at the manual it's said that to change Drain Bolt Gasket every oil change service. Can you clarify that? Now I just know when changing the oil engine, must change the oil filter, only these two things
It's recommended to change everytime because technically you risk it not sealing up the right way everytime they warp and get corroded etc. I change mine on my cars like every other oil change! I know some people who never change it lol
@@LJsGarage but some might not be knowing about this too like myself. Had you changed with OEM part or aftermarket gasket?
@@madsportworld9582 good question for sure. Ive just gone with both and have never had any leaks!
@@LJsGarage Could you share me the actual sizing for the gasket to fit the bolt?
Me again what was your oil amount you put in your bike??
1.8/1.9 q lol
The stealership will ONLY half-ass change your oil, scratch your bike and sign off on ALL other items without checking them. Ask me how I know..
Agreed! And the majority of this is not hard and helps people to get familiar with something they should check regularly
i work as a motorcycle mechanic for over 25 years and can do everything my own but i am not allowed to lol... if i do my any service on my new bike i will lose the warranty..... i have to go to a certified Dealership and let them do it and pay 230 for work i can do in 30min myself..... that's how warranty rules work here in Europe... 🤢🤮🤮🤮👿👿👿👿
haha what a shame and same here in the US for the most part
Hi. What liquid is he talking about at 10:40.
Coolant
What kind of Oil and filter did you use? Kawasaki 10w40 or just one from your auto store.
I used the Kawasaki recommended filter and oil. I got it from the dealership nearby.
@@LJsGarage you didn't use a genuine oil filter, it looks like a k&n , if you going to do stuff yourself and then go back to the dealer for warranty ,if you ever need it that is, then you should at least use genuine parts
I have the same bike too, have you had fading on your rear seat? I keep it covered and idk what to do to fix it and keep it from happening again
No fading on my seat at all. That's crazy for it to Happen so fast
LJs Garage my cover is silver and it looks like the seat is kinda silver now so maybe it rubbed its color on to the seat? Haha no sure but it makes me sad lol
Where did u get your bike stands?
They are Harbor Freights finest!
2020 ninja 400 si alguien lo quiero diganmelo se los puedo dar en PDF
hand tighten oil filter only
Valid!
What type of oil filter did you purchased??
Amazon if I remember correctly "Kawasaki Oil Filter Part Number 16097-0007" I believe or if anything K&N at AutoZone KN-303. Double check that though it's been a minute. Had those written down but idk which I went with lol
@@LJsGarage thank you I appreciate it
Weirdest thing just happen. I took my bike in for a oil change and got it back with the with check engine light on. Now there tellling it’s nothing to do with the oil change. I should of took it to a Kawasaki dealer but it was local bike shop in my area that is certified by the state. Now I’m left wondering wat the heck.
Prior to this my temperate gauge was shooting up pretty high one bar away from maxing out all the way to the H mark. Idk if that have something to do with it or the gauge going up like that is normal I mean its still pretty cold in New York so I’m puzzled. do your temperature gauge ever pass the half way point? Or goes higher? Or it stay steady ?
Sorry to hear that! My temp gauge goes up about 5/6th when I'm sitting still then it cools back down with the fans or once I start riding. Scared me at first but that's how these are.
LJs Garage ok so I guess it pretty normal then . So now after taking my bike to these people my check engine line goes on making me wonder if they put the wrong oil in my bike . Cuz it was jus the gauge I was concerned with before and you bike does the same thing mine does, now I. Have a check engine light after they did the oil change smh
@@roverlacai3102 That really sucks! Have you tried the self-diagnosis mode? If you check the manual it tells you how if I recall correctly. You do a trick with the buttons on the display. It should at least tell you what the code is.
LJs Garage yeah It does...I’ll look it up thanks
Jus wanna give u an update on my bike. I took for a 15miles ride on the Highway took it up to 7rpm for the first time in the break in stage now at 258 miles on dash. After riding to and from 30miles Total the light went off so i guess it was the engine not recognizing the oil change initially. Thank you
I am not selling my bike and by the time i sell it , i give a **** if someone cares about the service checks.
Diesel? Spark plug s?.....🤔
did you change the oil filter for a new one right ?or you used the same? and you just change the gasket?
Yep, new oil filter & it comes with gasket already and then for the drain plug I reused everything. Technically it's recommended to get a new plug washer everytime, but I dont do that everytime just after so many oil changes. Hope thats what you're looking for!
@@LJsGarage Could you confirm what size the plug crush washer is? So I know to buy the correct size. Thank you!
My YODA!!
Haha