dealership recommendation on parts

t0sh · June 14th, 2013, 10:58 AM

Hey peeps!

Haven't posted in awhile..

A few questions here:
Why would a dealership tell me that "I can't put any other NGK spark plugs in my bike other than CR8HSA?"

Reason I'm asking is because I researched some other threads, and there were some recommendations of:

CR8EK
CR8EIX

There was a recommendation here to "Not use CR8HSA":
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61740

Why wouldn't I want to use that model?
Why couldn't I use something that will laster better/longer?

Toward the end of the call, he asked why I am inquiring about other plugs. Which I answered with my requests. He said he won't sell me the other plugs for my bike.

The other concern I have..
Air filters.
Some threads mention K&N or UNI
The dealership only carries the OEM. Again, why wouldn't I want to use something that will last better/longer.

Thanks for any replies.
I have a 2007.

Jiggles · June 14th, 2013, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0sh

Hey peeps!

Haven't posted in awhile..

A few questions here:
Why would a dealership tell me that "I can't put any other NGK spark plugs in my bike other than CR8HSA?"

Reason I'm asking is because I researched some other threads, and there were some recommendations of:

CR8EK
CR8EIX

There was a recommendation here to "Not use CR8HSA":
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61740

Why wouldn't I want to use that model?
Why couldn't I use something that will laster better/longer?

Toward the end of the call, he asked why I am inquiring about other plugs. Which I answered with my requests. He said he won't sell me the other plugs for my bike.

The other concern I have..
Air filters.
Some threads mention K&N or UNI
The dealership only carries the OEM. Again, why wouldn't I want to use something that will last better/longer.

Thanks for any replies.
I have a 2007.

For the air filter, the OEM air filter actually filters the air. The K&N is high flow, meaning, more **** gets into the engine.

t0sh · June 14th, 2013, 11:50 AM

Kind of helpful, only not really.

Don't all air filters filter air?

dino74 · June 14th, 2013, 11:58 AM

Check out

http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r...tory-cr8e.html

t0sh · June 14th, 2013, 12:13 PM

Thank you! I appreciate that.

beren · June 14th, 2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0sh

Don't all air filters filter air?

Nope.

dino74 · June 14th, 2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0sh

The other concern I have..
Air filters.
Some threads mention K&N or UNI
The dealership only carries the OEM. Again, why wouldn't I want to use something that will last better/longer.

I'd just stick with the stock and follow the directions here.
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...r_filter(s)%3F

I use a K/N for my track 250 for the better flow, I've never had issues with stuff getting into my carbs even though I ride in dust storms sometimes.

But on my street 250, I'm still using the stock foam. It works fine.

t0sh · June 14th, 2013, 12:40 PM

Thanks so much for the replies, Dino. Helps when people (such as myself) are learning about auto parts.

voidrider · June 14th, 2013, 06:06 PM

I've run a K&N filter in my airbox for over 5 years. I have never had an issue.

I don't do a lot of dirt road riding (some forest service gravel roads occasionally).

Once a year I pull the lid off the airbox. The filter I have is nearly box-like and uses hose clamps to attach it to the Helmholtz resonators (the tubes that come down from the lid of the airbox). I clean the filter and re-oil it per the instructions and I am good to go.

Seems like the majority of the filtered debris I find is likely dust, but the numbers of insects can be pretty amazing.

Part Number KA-2586 if you are interested. I can't say Its really created any noticeable improvement, but there hasn't been any problems either.

fishdip · June 14th, 2013, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltrA_09

The spark plugs that can be used on the 250 is either the NGK CR8E or the Nippon Denso U24ESR-N

Do not purchase the NGK #CR8HSA or Nippon Denso #U24FSR-U as listed on the wiki as that is reffering to the pre-2008 models.

You can use a 16mm plug wrench, or the wrench included in the tool kit; torque specs of 115 lb.

Here's a helpful video of how it's done:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3POFTC_i_N4

I think he was telling that to some one with a 08 and newer bike

Jiggles · June 14th, 2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0sh

Kind of helpful, only not really.

Don't all air filters filter air?

Yes, but some filters filter filterier than other filters

Filter

t0sh · June 18th, 2013, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Yes, but some filters filter filterier than other filters

Filter

Ok. lol. btw...gratz on your 300

June 14th, 2013, 10:58 AM	#1
t0sh ninjette.org member Name: Jen Location: CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 40	dealership recommendation on parts Hey peeps! Haven't posted in awhile.. A few questions here: Why would a dealership tell me that "I can't put any other NGK spark plugs in my bike other than CR8HSA?" Reason I'm asking is because I researched some other threads, and there were some recommendations of: CR8EK CR8EIX There was a recommendation here to "Not use CR8HSA": http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61740 Why wouldn't I want to use that model? Why couldn't I use something that will laster better/longer? Toward the end of the call, he asked why I am inquiring about other plugs. Which I answered with my requests. He said he won't sell me the other plugs for my bike. The other concern I have.. Air filters. Some threads mention K&N or UNI The dealership only carries the OEM. Again, why wouldn't I want to use something that will last better/longer. Thanks for any replies. I have a 2007.

June 14th, 2013, 11:58 AM	#4
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	Check out http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r...tory-cr8e.html __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

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June 14th, 2013, 11:50 AM	#3
t0sh ninjette.org member Name: Jen Location: CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 40	Kind of helpful, only not really. Don't all air filters filter air?

June 14th, 2013, 12:13 PM	#5
t0sh ninjette.org member Name: Jen Location: CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 40	Thank you! I appreciate that.

June 14th, 2013, 12:40 PM	#8
t0sh ninjette.org member Name: Jen Location: CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 40	Thanks so much for the replies, Dino. Helps when people (such as myself) are learning about auto parts.

June 14th, 2013, 06:06 PM	#9
voidrider ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Kawasaki Ninja 250, 2000 Kawasaki Super Sherpa Posts: 79	I've run a K&N filter in my airbox for over 5 years. I have never had an issue. I don't do a lot of dirt road riding (some forest service gravel roads occasionally). Once a year I pull the lid off the airbox. The filter I have is nearly box-like and uses hose clamps to attach it to the Helmholtz resonators (the tubes that come down from the lid of the airbox). I clean the filter and re-oil it per the instructions and I am good to go. Seems like the majority of the filtered debris I find is likely dust, but the numbers of insects can be pretty amazing. Part Number KA-2586 if you are interested. I can't say Its really created any noticeable improvement, but there hasn't been any problems either.