Airbox Glue ?

Noobman · December 3rd, 2012, 12:09 AM

Does anyone know what kind of glue is used on the airbox and the ducts that go in between the carburetor and airbox ?

Specifically, I took off the air "ducts" (part# 14073-0146) for whatever reason and it seems like they're going to need another application of that special kawasaki glue to retain a proper seal once I install everything back together .

So what kind of glue can I use ?

Alex · December 5th, 2012, 12:30 AM

Free bump in hopes someone who does comes along.

Racer x · December 5th, 2012, 05:15 AM

If you mean the glue that holds the rubber boots in the air box. You can use RTV silicone. The black or clear gasket stuff from the auto parts store. But you really don't need it. The boots will stay without glue.

bruce71198 · December 5th, 2012, 04:44 PM

I have never used glue when reinstalling these. I think the manufacturer does that as a secondary measure to ensure a good seal. If I was to reseal them I would try some weatherstrip adhesive in a tube not the spray stuff. This pruduct seems to have the same consistency as the factory glue and dries to the same texture.

headshrink · December 5th, 2012, 04:46 PM

How critical is a good seal on the intake side for performance?

choneofakind · December 5th, 2012, 05:14 PM

Pretty important. It sucks in lots of air and acts like it's jetted lean because that's effectively what's happening.

A buddy's pregen had the airbox boots slip off his carbs and after doing the WD-40 spraying at idle to check for leaks, we re-attached the airbox boots to the carbs right, and the bike started acting completely normal again.

not to mention, a leak there would suck in unfiltered air; major no-no.

headshrink · December 5th, 2012, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

A buddy's pregen had the airbox boots slip off his carbs and after doing the WD-40 spraying at idle to check for leaks

WD-40! Yikes, sounds like a mess! I think you're supposed to use something like starter fluid for that.

choneofakind · December 5th, 2012, 06:49 PM

Both work!

We just used WD-40 because he had a can handy at the time.

It's not like I'm running an entire bottle through the engine. Just a spritz here and there to make the leak obvious by making the idle race for a second.

Racer x · December 5th, 2012, 07:18 PM

Be careful with WD 40. I used it to do a wet compression test. Then put plugs in to ride around the block. I was doing something with the engine. As soon as I opened the throttle. The engine rattled with detonation. I mean really bad. I turned around to head home.It cleared up right away and the bike was normal. Then I did it agian. That is when I discovered that engines dont like it.
I use gum cutter, to test for vaccum leaks.

choneofakind · December 5th, 2012, 07:42 PM

Huh, his didn't do that at all. Maybe we just used a small enough amount that it burnt off without issue? Thanks for the heads-up though.

December 3rd, 2012, 12:09 AM	#1
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	Airbox Glue ? Does anyone know what kind of glue is used on the airbox and the ducts that go in between the carburetor and airbox ? Specifically, I took off the air "ducts" (part# 14073-0146) for whatever reason and it seems like they're going to need another application of that special kawasaki glue to retain a proper seal once I install everything back together . So what kind of glue can I use ?

December 5th, 2012, 12:30 AM	#2
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December 5th, 2012, 05:15 AM	#3
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	If you mean the glue that holds the rubber boots in the air box. You can use RTV silicone. The black or clear gasket stuff from the auto parts store. But you really don't need it. The boots will stay without glue. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

December 5th, 2012, 04:46 PM	#5
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	How critical is a good seal on the intake side for performance? __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

December 5th, 2012, 07:18 PM	#9
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Be careful with WD 40. I used it to do a wet compression test. Then put plugs in to ride around the block. I was doing something with the engine. As soon as I opened the throttle. The engine rattled with detonation. I mean really bad. I turned around to head home.It cleared up right away and the bike was normal. Then I did it agian. That is when I discovered that engines dont like it. I use gum cutter, to test for vaccum leaks. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

December 5th, 2012, 04:44 PM	#4
bruce71198 ninjette.org sage Name: bruce Location: northern illinois Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Race bikes:08 Ninja 250,11 R6,16 ZX6,SV650.3 HD-1947,2-2003,2010. 1946 Indian and a lot of dirt bikes.2 Posts: 999	I have never used glue when reinstalling these. I think the manufacturer does that as a secondary measure to ensure a good seal. If I was to reseal them I would try some weatherstrip adhesive in a tube not the spray stuff. This pruduct seems to have the same consistency as the factory glue and dries to the same texture.

December 5th, 2012, 05:14 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Pretty important. It sucks in lots of air and acts like it's jetted lean because that's effectively what's happening. A buddy's pregen had the airbox boots slip off his carbs and after doing the WD-40 spraying at idle to check for leaks, we re-attached the airbox boots to the carbs right, and the bike started acting completely normal again. not to mention, a leak there would suck in unfiltered air; major no-no.

December 5th, 2012, 06:49 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Both work! We just used WD-40 because he had a can handy at the time. It's not like I'm running an entire bottle through the engine. Just a spritz here and there to make the leak obvious by making the idle race for a second.

December 5th, 2012, 07:42 PM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Huh, his didn't do that at all. Maybe we just used a small enough amount that it burnt off without issue? Thanks for the heads-up though.

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