2009 Ninja 250R: Need help identifying this part

RecklessWabbit · March 23rd, 2014, 10:51 PM

Hi fellow members/riders,

I've been lurking on this forum for a bit for a couple years and had always been able to find the information I was looking for somewhere online. But finally, I have a question of my own and hope you guys can help me out. I just started to get hands on and start doing basic service on the bike, so please forgive me if this turns out to be a silly question.

Today, I noticed between the knee panel fairing and the foot peg on the rear brake side, there is loose panel underneath with a missing screw.

I removed the fairing, to find a piece of panel just hanging inside with all three missing screws...

Removal of that hanging piece revealed the following which I have no idea what it is...

I checked all diagrams on kawasakipartshouse and could not find this part.

Is this something serious that I should take care of asap? I will replace the screw either way but it has been like this since the past thousand miles after I got the bike used.

I was hoping it would be the same screw on the fairing but it will not fit. Greatly appreciates your help!!

linkinpark9812 · March 23rd, 2014, 11:04 PM

That is the air filter/cleaner cover. What you are looking at is the air filter. The missing screws are for that cover, and I would definitely get them replaces as air may be sneaking in and bypassing the filter. Not good.

Part diagram says they are 6mmX10 screws. PN is 92172-0005.

Here is diagram: http://www.partzilla.com/parts/searc...NER/parts.html

RecklessWabbit · March 23rd, 2014, 11:25 PM

Thank you so much for the quick reply!

Ahh... the air filter. How could I have missed that?!

For # 92172 there is two part:

92172-0005 - screw
92172-0296 - screw, tapping

I'm guessing the tapping is like a washer type of thing? I'll need to get both?

linkinpark9812 · March 23rd, 2014, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RecklessWabbit

Thank you so much for the quick reply!

Ahh... the air filter. How could I have missed that?!

For # 92172 there is two part:

92172-0005 - screw
92172-0296 - screw, tapping

I'm guessing the tapping is like a washer type of thing? I'll need to get both?

I think you will only need the 0005.

silentIm · March 24th, 2014, 12:02 AM

The screw is similar to one that screw the seat. I'd unscrew that and find similar stainless steel screw at local hardware store. It should be cheaper than OEM.

linkinpark9812 · March 24th, 2014, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentIm

The screw is similar to one that screw the seat. I'd unscrew that and find similar stainless steel screw at local hardware store. It should be cheaper than OEM.

Ya, any 6X10 screw should work. Just make sure it isn't longer. The side cover screws are 6x14, which means they are longer. So don't get the same size as the side covers.

kennetht · March 24th, 2014, 07:56 AM

I just swapped out my air filter yesterday. All you need is the screws to keep the air box cover secure.

If you are looking to clean/change your air filter, I would recommend the following:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-N-KA-2508-...826c69&vxp=mtr

These filters are much better than the stock air filter that you have in there. They provide much better air flow and performance.

If you need help installing it, watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaGndC1s5wU

RecklessWabbit · March 24th, 2014, 10:30 PM

Thanks for all the advice guys.

I bought some machinery screws from Lowes today, tried finding the closing looking screw by eye. Ended up getting the same exact size as the one on the side cover, which only went in on the first round of thread. It felt too big and I didn't want to force anymore in. Will try again on my next visit or just order from partzilla to save some time and trouble.

I also cleaned out the air filter but might need to do it again cause I was in a rush and the filter still look kinda black. But after it dries, for re-oiling, can I use rotella t6 full synthetic 5w-40? or will I need something regular with 10w-40?

alex.s · March 24th, 2014, 10:35 PM

highly entertaining thread delivers

alex.s · March 24th, 2014, 10:37 PM

btw i think its m6x1.0 but i might be wrong

linkinpark9812 · March 24th, 2014, 10:57 PM

Highly sarcastic person delivers

RecklessWabbit · March 24th, 2014, 11:06 PM

Thanks Alex, I will try that.

Sorry for being a complete idiot here.

So is full synthetic 5w-40 safe for oiling the filter?

linkinpark9812 · March 24th, 2014, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RecklessWabbit

Thanks Alex, I will try that.

Sorry for being a complete idiot here.

So is full synthetic 5w-40 safe for oiling the filter?

Take Alex's advice with a 1/10th grain of salt lol.

Take a look here about oiling and cleaning the filter. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...lter%28s%29%3F

RecklessWabbit · March 24th, 2014, 11:33 PM

I'll be sure to measure it precisely.

Thanks for the link, though I did read through it already, it only mentions the use of 10w-40. I only have the 5w-40 synthetic atm.

linkinpark9812 · March 24th, 2014, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RecklessWabbit

I'll be sure to measure it precisely.

Thanks for the link, though I did read through it already, it only mentions the use of 10w-40. I only have the 5w-40 synthetic atm.

I don't see a problem, should work fine IMO.

March 23rd, 2014, 10:51 PM	#1
RecklessWabbit ninjette.org newbie Name: Wabb Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 6	2009 Ninja 250R: Need help identifying this part Hi fellow members/riders, I've been lurking on this forum for a bit for a couple years and had always been able to find the information I was looking for somewhere online. But finally, I have a question of my own and hope you guys can help me out. I just started to get hands on and start doing basic service on the bike, so please forgive me if this turns out to be a silly question. Today, I noticed between the knee panel fairing and the foot peg on the rear brake side, there is loose panel underneath with a missing screw. I removed the fairing, to find a piece of panel just hanging inside with all three missing screws... Removal of that hanging piece revealed the following which I have no idea what it is... I checked all diagrams on kawasakipartshouse and could not find this part. Is this something serious that I should take care of asap? I will replace the screw either way but it has been like this since the past thousand miles after I got the bike used. I was hoping it would be the same screw on the fairing but it will not fit. Greatly appreciates your help!!

March 24th, 2014, 12:02 AM	#5
silentIm ninjette.org member Name: Firman Location: Surabaya, Indonesia Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 red ninja 250r Posts: 94	The screw is similar to one that screw the seat. I'd unscrew that and find similar stainless steel screw at local hardware store. It should be cheaper than OEM. __________________________________________________ Corner is what the ninjette is made for.

March 24th, 2014, 10:35 PM	#9
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	highly entertaining thread delivers __________________________________________________

March 24th, 2014, 10:37 PM	#10
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	btw i think its m6x1.0 but i might be wrong __________________________________________________

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March 23rd, 2014, 11:04 PM	#2
linkinpark9812 ninjette.org member Name: Miles Location: Northwest Indiana Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Black 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 93	That is the air filter/cleaner cover. What you are looking at is the air filter. The missing screws are for that cover, and I would definitely get them replaces as air may be sneaking in and bypassing the filter. Not good. Part diagram says they are 6mmX10 screws. PN is 92172-0005. Here is diagram: http://www.partzilla.com/parts/searc...NER/parts.html

March 23rd, 2014, 11:25 PM	#3
RecklessWabbit ninjette.org newbie Name: Wabb Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 6	Thank you so much for the quick reply! Ahh... the air filter. How could I have missed that?! For # 92172 there is two part: 92172-0005 - screw 92172-0296 - screw, tapping I'm guessing the tapping is like a washer type of thing? I'll need to get both?

March 24th, 2014, 07:56 AM	#7
kennetht ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Central New Jersey Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 219	I just swapped out my air filter yesterday. All you need is the screws to keep the air box cover secure. If you are looking to clean/change your air filter, I would recommend the following: http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-N-KA-2508-...826c69&vxp=mtr These filters are much better than the stock air filter that you have in there. They provide much better air flow and performance. If you need help installing it, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaGndC1s5wU

March 24th, 2014, 10:30 PM	#8
RecklessWabbit ninjette.org newbie Name: Wabb Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 6	Thanks for all the advice guys. I bought some machinery screws from Lowes today, tried finding the closing looking screw by eye. Ended up getting the same exact size as the one on the side cover, which only went in on the first round of thread. It felt too big and I didn't want to force anymore in. Will try again on my next visit or just order from partzilla to save some time and trouble. I also cleaned out the air filter but might need to do it again cause I was in a rush and the filter still look kinda black. But after it dries, for re-oiling, can I use rotella t6 full synthetic 5w-40? or will I need something regular with 10w-40?

March 24th, 2014, 10:57 PM	#11
linkinpark9812 ninjette.org member Name: Miles Location: Northwest Indiana Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Black 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 93	Highly sarcastic person delivers

March 24th, 2014, 11:06 PM	#12
RecklessWabbit ninjette.org newbie Name: Wabb Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 6	Thanks Alex, I will try that. Sorry for being a complete idiot here. So is full synthetic 5w-40 safe for oiling the filter?

March 24th, 2014, 11:33 PM	#14
RecklessWabbit ninjette.org newbie Name: Wabb Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 6	I'll be sure to measure it precisely. Thanks for the link, though I did read through it already, it only mentions the use of 10w-40. I only have the 5w-40 synthetic atm.