@ 11k miiles my dealer replaced the timing chain and tensioner under warrenty. A year and 5k miles later you guessed it the tensioner gives out and this time $600 later the same parts have been replaced.

I dont abuse it by any means (imo). I typically shift by 7-8k rpm with a highest shift point around 10k just to pull out onto the highway from work. Oil is changed regularly as is all other maint. req.

My biggest question is.

Will this be a recuring problem? Has anyone else had this problem?

 

I was not able to find much on the 06 Ninja 250 recalls. But a new chain, sprockets and tensioner should not be going out this soon. Something is sounding goofy with either the shop, and/or the parts getting matched up.

 

the dealer gave me some line about needing to run a heavier wheight oil in it cause its a high revving engine... I honestly didnt believe them have you heard anything about that?

 

Nope. The tensioner wasn't adjusted properly or the chain was misaligned. That sort of thing happens for a reason; not just because you're using "too light of viscosity oil." If they honestly believe it's an oil viscosity problem, they probably don't know how to properly adjust a tensioner, either.

 

Find a different dealer - really. I am assuming you are using a motorcycle oil that is "non energy saving", that is key. But your problems shouldn't be related to the oil anyway. I agree with Dragone#19, I think your mechanic does not know what he is doing in this regard. Your shift points are fine too. Those components typically last 15-20 miles on the Ninja250, sometime much longer.
BTW, tell us the name of this dealership so the rest of us can stay away.

scootertrog

 

WFO in brooksville Fl.

Thanks for all the fast replys... I have every intention of going to another dealer in the future. There is another right down the road from work. Im a bit concerned now though. While the noise from, Im assumig anyway, the timing chain is far less noticable I can still hear it nearly constant while riding. Having the 2 brothers exhaust and still being able to hear it... Do you think i should have it checked out or is that the norm?

 

If it's a new sound that was not there before, it's not right. If it was my bike I'd get a different mechanic to at least look at it. If it is not installed correctly, you'll just be buying all the parts again soon.

scootertog

 

sound was there after they did it the last time. if youve ever clipped a playing card to a bicycle and let it slap the spokes on a rim thats what it sounds like. Not constant not @ any specific rpm or speed. Much like when the chain really got stretched, according to dealer anyway, only no where near the volume level.

 

do not ride the bike. Chain is gone, tensioner is gone, and so are the cam sprockets. That chain jumps any more, and the heads will need redone. (case scenario) But yes, get another opinion, please. It could be something simple, but this is the internet and I have my doubts.