Need a part! Investigators Unite!!

xXecuterXx2 · September 2nd, 2016, 10:31 PM

http://faq.ninja250.org/images/6/69/RADIATOR.png

Part 132B coolant pipe bolt, came loose and flew out earlier last night, also sprayed coolant all over my foot and rear tire

, ill be back on the road ass soon as i top of my coolant and replace the bolt

MrAtom · September 3rd, 2016, 12:43 AM

I'm not sure what you want. You know what part you need. You want us to google and find the part for you? You can do that yourself.

Are you posting because you want that part? Post in Items Wanted.

Asking for a more detailed explanation as to the cause of why that bolt came loose? That's fair. Just be a little more specific.

xXecuterXx2 · September 3rd, 2016, 12:58 AM

Of course i've searched for it, with no luck. All i was meaning to do is get help locating a place to purchase one from people who know their way around the internet a little better. Thought that would've been obvious being that that is a semi-vital part.

adouglas · September 3rd, 2016, 04:38 AM

According to the OEM parts list, that's a generic, small flanged bolt, likely a 6mm (i.e. takes a 10mm wrench). The parts list doesn't specify.

It can easily be replaced by a same-size metric bolt from the hardware store. If a flanged bolt cannot be found, just use a regular bolt and a washer. Use Loctite to keep the loss from happening again.

Frankly, you could probably just use a zip tie or some safety wire and be fine. This is not a critical, highly stressed fastener.

If you must have OEM, though...

Try Googling "OEM Kawasaki Parts". You'll get a lot of online retailers.

Here's one: http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oempa...906c4/radiator

You'll note that the bolt is $1.99. The shipping will probably be several times that.

Seems kind of silly to me.

How about visiting your local dealer? No need to make this harder than it has to be.

Motofool · September 3rd, 2016, 07:12 AM

You can find that bolt in Home Depot and Pep Boys, at least.
Both have drawers identified with the size that they contain.
Look for regular steel, the type of head (hex or Allen) is non-important.

A flat washer wold help if you cannot find the flanged type in that size, or several washers if you cannot find the specific length and have no way to cut it off and then fixing the thread.

Look for M6 x 0.75, which is a metric bolt.
Those are external diameter and pitch of thread in millimeters.
The length of the original is 12 mm, measured from the base (not the top) of the flanged head until the end of the threaded part.
If not flanged type, consider the thickness of the washer and subtract it from the actual length.

When installing it, insert it by hand and feel any resistance that may be caused by damaged thread in the engine (loose bolts sometimes damage the female thread due to vibration) or excessively long new bolt.
If damaged is felt, quit torquing the bolt in and use the proper tap (M6x0.75) to clean the female thread.

xXecuterXx2 · September 3rd, 2016, 08:07 AM

Thank you guys so very much, i should be back on the road asap! Way to keep another ninja on the road

JohnnyBravo · September 6th, 2016, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

I'm not sure what you want. You know what part you need. You want us to google and find the part for you? You can do that yourself.

Are you posting because you want that part? Post in Items Wanted.

Asking for a more detailed explanation as to the cause of why that bolt came loose? That's fair. Just be a little more specific.

Grumpy much???

xXecuterXx2 · September 7th, 2016, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Grumpy much???

Read my mind

JohnnyBravo · September 7th, 2016, 08:37 PM

sometimes it's just one of those days... We all have them

September 2nd, 2016, 10:31 PM	#1
xXecuterXx2 ChocolateMilk Addict Name: Maurice Location: McDonough Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '05 EX-250 "Kallie" 85 KLT 110 ATC "Murdock" Posts: 329	Need a part! Investigators Unite!! http://faq.ninja250.org/images/6/69/RADIATOR.png Part 132B coolant pipe bolt, came loose and flew out earlier last night, also sprayed coolant all over my foot and rear tire, ill be back on the road ass soon as i top of my coolant and replace the bolt __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. Burn Rubber, not your Soul.

September 3rd, 2016, 12:58 AM	#3
xXecuterXx2 ChocolateMilk Addict Name: Maurice Location: McDonough Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '05 EX-250 "Kallie" 85 KLT 110 ATC "Murdock" Posts: 329	Of course i've searched for it, with no luck. All i was meaning to do is get help locating a place to purchase one from people who know their way around the internet a little better. Thought that would've been obvious being that that is a semi-vital part. __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. Burn Rubber, not your Soul.

September 3rd, 2016, 04:38 AM	#4
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	According to the OEM parts list, that's a generic, small flanged bolt, likely a 6mm (i.e. takes a 10mm wrench). The parts list doesn't specify. It can easily be replaced by a same-size metric bolt from the hardware store. If a flanged bolt cannot be found, just use a regular bolt and a washer. Use Loctite to keep the loss from happening again. Frankly, you could probably just use a zip tie or some safety wire and be fine. This is not a critical, highly stressed fastener. If you must have OEM, though... Try Googling "OEM Kawasaki Parts". You'll get a lot of online retailers. Here's one: http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oempa...906c4/radiator You'll note that the bolt is $1.99. The shipping will probably be several times that. Seems kind of silly to me. How about visiting your local dealer? No need to make this harder than it has to be. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

September 3rd, 2016, 07:12 AM	#5
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	You can find that bolt in Home Depot and Pep Boys, at least. Both have drawers identified with the size that they contain. Look for regular steel, the type of head (hex or Allen) is non-important. A flat washer wold help if you cannot find the flanged type in that size, or several washers if you cannot find the specific length and have no way to cut it off and then fixing the thread. Look for M6 x 0.75, which is a metric bolt. Those are external diameter and pitch of thread in millimeters. The length of the original is 12 mm, measured from the base (not the top) of the flanged head until the end of the threaded part. If not flanged type, consider the thickness of the washer and subtract it from the actual length. When installing it, insert it by hand and feel any resistance that may be caused by damaged thread in the engine (loose bolts sometimes damage the female thread due to vibration) or excessively long new bolt. If damaged is felt, quit torquing the bolt in and use the proper tap (M6x0.75) to clean the female thread. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

September 3rd, 2016, 08:07 AM	#6
xXecuterXx2 ChocolateMilk Addict Name: Maurice Location: McDonough Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '05 EX-250 "Kallie" 85 KLT 110 ATC "Murdock" Posts: 329	Thank you guys so very much, i should be back on the road asap! Way to keep another ninja on the road __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. Burn Rubber, not your Soul.

September 3rd, 2016, 12:43 AM	#2
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	I'm not sure what you want. You know what part you need. You want us to google and find the part for you? You can do that yourself. Are you posting because you want that part? Post in Items Wanted. Asking for a more detailed explanation as to the cause of why that bolt came loose? That's fair. Just be a little more specific.

September 7th, 2016, 08:37 PM	#9
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	sometimes it's just one of those days... We all have them __________________________________________________

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