FYI: To oil, put the cleaned, dried (and I mean DRIED - you can't have water and oil mixing) filter into a ziplock bag with a small amount of air filter oil, seal it, and massage it in. It should be sufficiently coated but not dripping, air still needs to get through. New OEM filters come pre-oiled btw and feel very sticky/tacky, so if you have ever seen one, that's the level if oil you are going for. You MUST oil your filter or you will do some serious damage to the bike. If you learn mechanics off RUclips, try to watch two or three different videos on the topic you are learning to get a broader, more accurate idea of what to do. Peace.
Dude... you reference the manual but it also tells you to clean the foam filter element with "high flash point solvent" and dab with SAE 30 oil on it before reinstalling. Now, we can go on all day about what solvents are "high flash point" but cleaning with soap and water to reinstall dry simply isn't what it says. It's unfortunate that this video doesn't discuss the manual's recommended procedure, but at least we have the comments. :) Kerosene, mineral spirits, and most parts cleaner chemicals have suitably high flash points (around 38C, 100F). A higher flash point means the vapors are more difficult to ignite and it is safer to handle near sparks or open flames. An example of a low-flash point solvent would be acetone (fingernail polish). Don't use acetone! Kawasaki says to transfer oil onto the filter by blotting it with a towel but they sell pre-oiled replacement elements in a sealed plastic bag that has a thin skin of oil inside. I'd think that a zip-loc bag or paint roller tray with the right amount of oil spread out onto the surface is ideal once you have a feel for how much to use. To get a feel for it, buy one pre-oiled air cleaner element from Kawasaki and see how much oil squeezes out when you pinch it. Install the new filter and you can then clean/oil your old one to store for the next time.
The air filter new comes with air filter oil already applied. If you are going to reuse your air filter and wash it. You will need to purchase air filter oil and re-oil it every time you wash it. If you dont you risk your dry air filter burning up which is very bad and as to exactly why or what happens I do not know but it is not good.
Ive heard that, but my manual just says to clean it, id have to find out with someone who actually knows. I do know there are some filters that dont need to be oiled, so this might be one of those. Thanks for commenting
Ryan Paproth calm down man he maybe made a mistake no need to call him names and maybe you have the older type of the 250 like the 2005 one thats why your manual is different then his :)
Just a question dont you have to get a air filter spray then wash it off thats what I saw for dirt bikes is it the same for motorcycles? Oh and the air filter foam after your done right?
FYI: To oil, put the cleaned, dried (and I mean DRIED - you can't have water and oil mixing) filter into a ziplock bag with a small amount of air filter oil, seal it, and massage it in. It should be sufficiently coated but not dripping, air still needs to get through. New OEM filters come pre-oiled btw and feel very sticky/tacky, so if you have ever seen one, that's the level if oil you are going for. You MUST oil your filter or you will do some serious damage to the bike. If you learn mechanics off RUclips, try to watch two or three different videos on the topic you are learning to get a broader, more accurate idea of what to do. Peace.
Fantastic advice. Thanks Catherine x
So inshort what should I do i mean how do I clean it do i need to put oil on this filter and there any need of aftermarket filter
just got my ninja last week, thanks for uploading this video :)
Excellent video on removing and cleaning, but as others say, add a little oil before putting it back on! Thanks man.
Dude... you reference the manual but it also tells you to clean the foam filter element with "high flash point solvent" and dab with SAE 30 oil on it before reinstalling. Now, we can go on all day about what solvents are "high flash point" but cleaning with soap and water to reinstall dry simply isn't what it says. It's unfortunate that this video doesn't discuss the manual's recommended procedure, but at least we have the comments. :)
Kerosene, mineral spirits, and most parts cleaner chemicals have suitably high flash points (around 38C, 100F). A higher flash point means the vapors are more difficult to ignite and it is safer to handle near sparks or open flames. An example of a low-flash point solvent would be acetone (fingernail polish). Don't use acetone!
Kawasaki says to transfer oil onto the filter by blotting it with a towel but they sell pre-oiled replacement elements in a sealed plastic bag that has a thin skin of oil inside. I'd think that a zip-loc bag or paint roller tray with the right amount of oil spread out onto the surface is ideal once you have a feel for how much to use. To get a feel for it, buy one pre-oiled air cleaner element from Kawasaki and see how much oil squeezes out when you pinch it. Install the new filter and you can then clean/oil your old one to store for the next time.
great vid. straight to the point. Make more!
Great video thanks! I'd like to see more walkthroughs from you. Tune ups/maintenance, etc.
thanks! will definitely be making some more soon! please subscribe to keep yourself updated
Just bought a 250 and subscribed. Thanks.
Pretty sure some oil is meant to go on that after you clean it....
The air filter new comes with air filter oil already applied. If you are going to reuse your air filter and wash it. You will need to purchase air filter oil and re-oil it every time you wash it. If you dont you risk your dry air filter burning up which is very bad and as to exactly why or what happens I do not know but it is not good.
Thank you. Will tune my bike like a pro with your advices
Awesome video. Thanks very infomative. I am going to clean mine now.
Hay que ponerle aceite al filtro, escurrirlo y después colocarlo. Igualmente está bueno el vídeo, pero faltó ese detalle.
Good video! Hope to see more!
Nice thankyou so much for this bro.
Man you saved my dumb lazy ass!!! 💚💚💚
Thank you:) good lesson for me.
Muy bueno el video gracias
Sigue asiendo más a si sobre esta gran moto
Great job 👍!!!
thank you very much for this valuable guide. cheers.
it is wrong!!! you MUST put oil on this filter!!!
It is also not intended to be washed and reused
They are cheap or you can upgrade to a reusable one which is also fair priced
What about the oil?
Thankyou ! :D nice video!
GOOD VIDEO. THANK´S
I thought after cleaning the foam you're supposed to put some type of motor oil on it?
Ive heard that, but my manual just says to clean it, id have to find out with someone who actually knows. I do know there are some filters that dont need to be oiled, so this might be one of those.
Thanks for commenting
ninja250rcolombia it does on the next page of the manual
dumb ass
Ryan Paproth it doesnt say that on mine... but thanks, its nice to know.
Ryan Paproth calm down man he maybe made a mistake no need to call him names and maybe you have the older type of the 250 like the 2005 one thats why your manual is different then his :)
kiddeath921 Lol no names were called mate
I have a uni filter does it matter witch way filter faces ?
Just a question dont you have to get a air filter spray then wash it off thats what I saw for dirt bikes is it the same for motorcycles? Oh and the air filter foam after your done right?
Bro, it's already 1 year It's nearly 6000KM, for you Do i need to clean it now? I'm just a beginner here, your reply is appreciated :)
SHIT I followed this, washed everything, right now now waiting for it to dry and realized the comments say you must oil. FUCK I've no oil.
thankz..my from indonesia
Hello, is the filter similar to the versys 300 ?
LANJUTKAN
What about ninja500
Так воздушный фильтр мыть нельзя, от таких сжатий и кручений он разрушается
И пропиткой не обработал!!!
Thank you. Will tune my bike like a pro with your advices