2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650 Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650.

This maintenance schedule applies to the following models:

2010 Kawasaki KLR650
2011 Kawasaki KLR650

The Kawasaki KLR650 is a dual-sport motorcycle intended for both on-road and off-road riding.

It was a long-standing model in Kawasaki’s lineup, having been introduced in 1987 and remaining almost unchanged through the 2007 model. The 2008 model was the first significant redesign of the KLR650 since its inception. It was built with a 651 cc four-stroke, DOHC, dual-counterbalanced, single-cylinder, water-cooled engine.

This page contains affiliate links.

2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650 Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650.

The maintenance for the 2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650 is broken into three sections: Engine Related Items, Chassis Related Items, and Change/Replacement items.

The maintenance for the 2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650 shall be carried out whichever comes first.

Periodic Maintenance Chart

	1. Periodic inspection (Engine Related Items) Operation (Engine Item)	Every	1000 km (600 mi)	6000 km (3750 mi)	12000 km (7500 mi)	18000 km (11250 mi)	24000 km (15000 mi)	30000 km (18750 mi)	36000 km (22500 mi)
	Air cleaner element – clean(e)				•		•		•
	Valve clearance – inspect (e)						•
	Throttle control system (play, smooth return, no drag) – inspect (e)	year	•		•		•		•
	Choke operation – inspect (e)	year	•		•		•		•
	Idle speed – inspect (e)		•		•		•		•
	Fuel leak (fuel hose and pipe) – inspect	year	•		•		•		•
	Fuel hoses damage – inspect	year	•		•		•		•
	Fuel hoses installation condition – inspect	year	•		•		•		•
	Coolant level – inspect		•		•		•		•
	Coolant leak – inspect	year	•		•		•		•
	Radiator hose damage – inspect	year	•		•		•		•
	Radiator hoses installation condition – inspect	year	•		•		•		•
	Evaporative emission control system – function (California model only) (e)		•	•	•	•	•	•	•
	Air suction system damage – inspect (e)				•		•		•
	Balancer chain tension – adjust				•		•		•
	Spark arrester – clean	every 5000 km (3000 mi)
	2. Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items) Operation (Chassis Items) Clutch and drive train:
	Clutch operation (play, engagement, disengagement) – inspect		•		•		•		•
	Drive chain lubrication condition – inspect #	every 600 km (400 mile)
	Drive chain slack – inspect #	every 1000 km (600 mile)
	Drive chain wear – inspect #				•		•		•
K	Drive chain guide wear – inspect				•		•		•
	Wheels and Tires
	Tire air pressure – inspect	year			•		•		•
	Wheels/tires damage – inspect				•		•		•
	Tire tread wear, abnormal wear – inspect				•		•		•
K	Wheel bearings damage – inspect	year			•		•		•
K	Spoke tightness and rim runout -inspect		•	•	•	•	•	•	•
	Brake system
	Brake fluid leak – inspect	year	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
	Brake hoses damage – inspect	year	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
	Brake pad wear – inspect #			•	•	•	•	•	•
	Brake hose installation condition – inspect	year	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
	Brake fluid level – inspect	6 month	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
	Brake operation (effectiveness, play, drag) – inspect	year	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
	Brake light switch operation – inspect		•	•	•	•	•	•	•
	Suspensions
K	Front forks/rear shock absorber operation (damping and smooth stroke) – inspect				•		•		•
K	Front forks/rear shock absorber oil leak – inspect	year			•		•		•
K	Uni-trak rocker arm bearings – lubricate						•
K	Uni-trak rocker arm operation – inspect				•		•		•
K	Uni-trak tie rods operation – inspect				•		•		•
K	Uni-trak tie rods bearings – lubricate						•
K	Swing arm pivot – lubricate						•
	Steering system
K	Streering play – inspect	year	•		•		•		•
K	Steering stem bearings – lubricate	2 years					•
	Electrical system
	Light and switches operation – inspect	year			•		•		•
	Headlight aiming – inspect	year			•		•		•
	Side stand switch operation – inspect	year			•		•		•
	Engine stop switch operation -inspect	year			•		•		•
	Battery electrolyte level – inspect	6 months		•	•	•	•	•	•
	Chassis:
	Chassis parts – lubricate	year			•		•		•
	Bolts and nuts tightness – inspect		•		•		•		•

	3 Periodic Replacement Change/Replacement items	Every	1000 km (600 mi)	12000 km (7500 mi)	24000 km (15000 mi)	36000 km (22500 mi)	48000 km (30000 mi)
	Air cleaner element – replace # (e)	2 year
	Engine oil # – change	year	•	•	•	•	•
	Oil filter – replace	year	•	•	•	•	•
K	Fuel hoses – replace	4 years					•
K	Coolant – change	3 years				•
K	Radiator hoses and O-rings – replace	3 years				•
K	Brake hoses – replace	4 years					•
K	Brake fluid (front and rear) -change	2 years			•		•
K	Rubber parts of master cylinder and caliper – replace	4 years					•
	Spark plug (e) – replace			•	•	•	•

K: Should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer
*: For higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here
#: Service more frequently when operation in severe conditions: dusty, wet, muddy, high speed, or frequent starting/stopping
(e) Emission Related Item

Tyre size and tyre pressure for the 2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650

The 2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650 has the following tyres and tyre sizes standard:

Front: Dunlop 90/90-21 M/C 54S K750
Rear: Dunlop 130/80-17 M/C 65S K750

The manual for the 2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650 recommends the following tyre pressures (when cold):

Front: 150 kPa/21 psi
Rear (up to 97.5 kg/215 lb load): 150 kPa/21 psi
Rear (over 97.5 kg/215 lb load): 200 kPa/28 psi

About the 2010-2011 Kawasaki KLR650

The 2011 Kawasaki KLR650 opens up a world of possibilities. Its sturdy single-cylinder engine provides non-stop power and incredible fuel efficiency. Comfortable wind protection and a 5.8-gallon fuel tank ensure that motorcycle riders can go a long way between stops. An aluminum rear cargo rack has plenty of space to accommodate saddlebags or a tail bag as well.

It’s a package that multitudes of motorcycle riders have flocked to the Kawasaki KLR650 has been the best-selling dual-sport motorcycle six years in a row. The Kawasaki single-cylinder, 651cc four-stroke engine provides the muscle for this world motorcycle traveler and is an all-around performer that provides quick throttle response and healthy low-end grunt.

A 41mm fork with 7.9-inches of suspension travel up front, and a Kawasaki Uni-Trak linkage system providing 7.3-inches of wheel travel in the rear combine to make the Kawasaki KLR 650 a fun, functional commuter during the week and an adept back road blaster on weekends.