2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Oil Change | *600 mile* (DIY)

[@yrenxy9581]

now do chain cleaning and lube pls thank u

[@Zankiz]

@@yrenxy9581 Yes will do 👍

[@gunsnsails]

I'm curious about having to turn the bike on during the oil fill. I've never heard that before. When you look through the site glass after you ran the bike for a minute, the oil hasn't "gone down". You pumped the oil throughout the engine. You need to let the oil settle in the pan again to get an accurate reading so you don't overfill. Check the glass by taking the bike off the stand and stand it straight up.

[@Zankiz]

So when I first filled the oil without turning the bike on and running it, I had poured 2 bottles of oil (2quarts) into the fill tank. You can see in the video that the oil level was just right on the top line. The Ninja 500 oil tank holds 2.1 quarts. That’s why I ran the bike for a minute so the oil can be pumped throughout the engine and filter as well. Yes you are correct about needing to let the oil settle back down. I did not overfill it but the manual says, “Fill the engine up to the upper level line with good quality engine oil specified in the table.” Page 170

[@gunsnsails]

@@Zankiz good deal! Is this your first bike? My first bike was a 1988 Kawasaki EX500 which would later become the Ninja 500. So much fun to ride!

[@Zankiz]

@@gunsnsails Yes this is my first bike. It’s perfect and I plan to track it in the future. The ex500 is true to its name unlike the new ninja 500. What bike do you ride currently?

[@gunsnsails]

@@Zankiz I have a Ninja 250 for my wife while she learns. My 1998 Yamaha FZR600 is my OG Street fighter I modded a few years ago. My most ridden is my 2016 Ducati Panigale 959. I'm looking to buy a new Ducati Panigale V4S this winter.

[@gunsnsails]

@@Zankiz and, on my other channel I'll be posting the videos of my 959 mods I'm doing this week. Nothing major. Some carbon fiber parts and brake fluid change. Adding some custom bleeder valves to make that maintenance easier in the future since it should be done often.

[@j_dlos]

Hey man nice video thanks, Just got mine a few weeks ago....... loving it...where do you ride at?

[@Zankiz]

@@j_dlos thank you! It’s a great bike. Glad you are enjoying it. I ride in Virginia.

[@Mako_za]

That exhaust is a panty dropper.

[@NelFPS]

Tank pads and grips looks good. Where’d you buy them from?

[@Zankiz]

@@NelFPS techspec tank grips on amazon and the center pad I got from tst industries.

[@NelFPS]

@@Zankiz did you get it for the ninja 400 for the tank grips? Can’t find one for the 500

[@Zankiz]

@@NelFPS yes, I got the tank grips for the ninja 400 and put it on my 500

[@zachbrossett]

@@NelFPS Most aftermarket for the 400 is pretty compatible with the 500’s. Same with the exhausts, at least for Leo Vince exhausts!

[@syedgilani7108]

Great video.
Nice and simple.
Just want your opinion.
I am looking at getting the exact bike in white too.
Do you think the 500 is to much power for a begginer never ridin a bike before ever?
I was thinking about getting the yamaha r3 but i think it will get boring as I get better at riding.
Also is there a way to increase the screen brightness?
Do you have any problems with the screen in the sun? As in not being able to view it?

[@Zankiz]

Thank you for the feedback! The Ninja 500 is perfect for beginner riders. I’d get it over the R3. Although a lot of people I’ve seen upgrade within months of purchasing the Ninja 500 because they want more power. I got this bike instead of a bigger bike because it’s light, nimble, perfect for daily commuting and around the corners, insurance is cheap compared to 600ccs, and I also plan to track this bike in the future. I’ve never had any issues not being able to see the screen in the sun. The screen is bright.

[@naturewithus1047]

I too have the new 500 and it goes to 110mph very quick if you need to faster than that get a bigger bike.
But your choice top speed vs cornering top speed.
500 is very forgiving of bad line choices and I also feel safe knowing that I won't wreck from a false neutral.

[@giovanhagar]

The exhaust looks good. Does it come with different baffles?

[@Zankiz]

@@giovanhagar What you hear in this video is the slip-on with baffle still in. Pretty sure it’s only one baffle.

[@lorenzoraitante4262]

hey bro where did you buy the exhaust?

[@Zankiz]

@@lorenzoraitante4262 I ordered from Yoshimura’s website.

[@sakiyahtierre]

I got a Leo Vince LV 10 slip on for my Ninja 500 it was roughly around $250-$280 I have to check out my receipt

[@lorenzoraitante4262]

@@sakiyahtierrewhat about the sound?

[@sakiyahtierre]

@@lorenzoraitante4262 I have videos of the sound

[@lorenzoraitante4262]

hey bro where did you buy the exhaust and how much did you pay it? oh and is this exhaust only for the ninja 500 or other models too? because since i know for the ninja 500 there are few models of exhausts

[@lukebarnhouse3457]

Where did you get your frame sliders?

[@Zankiz]

I got them from sportbiketrackgear.com. No-cut shogun frame sliders. I had trouble installing the left side because the bolts weren’t lined up but I somehow got it to fit.

[@j_dlos]

what is the exhaust on it i need one for mine

[@Zankiz]

@@j_dlos it’s a Yoshimura AT2 slip-on exhaust.

[@Qrides]

Hey man question I’m about to do my oil change on my 500 do u haft to fill the oil filter half way ? Or is it ok if I don’t

[@Zankiz]

It is not necessary to pre-fill the oil filter, but definitely smear some oil around the rubber seal.

[@Qrides]

@@Zankiz yea fs

[@gunsnsails]

If you don't add oil to the filter before installing it'll take longer to prime the filter. Not exactly catastrophic failure inducing but why skip such a small step?

[@Qrides]

@@gunsnsails I’ve just never have changed the oil in a motorcycle besides my truck and I’ve never filled it up halfway was just curious

[@gunsnsails]

@@Qrides no worries. Real easy for both cars and motorcycles and trucks. As was mentioned before, make sure the little rubber gasket is lubricated so it doesn't stick or melt to the engine. Filling it up (half or all the way) just allows that filter to instantly prime itself and allow the oil to immediately start flowing through the engine.

[@rcassidywork]

How are those new 500s?

[@Zankiz]

@@rcassidywork Excellent light and nimble bike. Do you plan on getting one?

[@rcassidywork]

@@Zankiz yea possibly if my wife allows it lol but I saw them the other day at the shop/dealer I go to. Is it kinda similar to something like the r3?

[@Zankiz]

@@rcassidywork both are great first time bikes but I would get a Ninja 500 over an R3 for more power