Kawasaki ER-5 2001 Maintenance Schedule
The 2001 Kawasaki ER-5 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid, coolant, oil, valve clearance, tires and drive chain maintenance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2000–2006): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throttle cable inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect throttle cable. |
| Brake play inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake lever/pedal play. |
| Spark plug cleaning and gapping | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Clean and gap spark plug. |
| General lubrication | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Perform general lubrication of chassis pivot points and cables. |
| Front fork oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect front fork for oil leaks. |
| Steering stem bearing lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearing. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Carburetor synchronization inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Synchronize carburetors. |
| Air cleaner element cleaning | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Clean air cleaner element. |
| Fuel hose and connections inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect fuel hoses and connections. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 1 month | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Swingarm pivot lubrication | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate swingarm pivot. |
| Steering inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect steering play. |
| General safety and chassis fastener inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect condition of nuts, bolts, and fasteners. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace coolant. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Radiator hose and connections inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses and connections. |
| Air suction valve inspection | Every 6,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction valve. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Clutch adjustment inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust clutch. |
| Tire wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire wear. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear. |
| Drive chain lubrication | Every 600 km | Easy | Clean and lubricate drive chain. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Brake hose and connections inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake hoses and connections. |
| Brake lining and pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake lining or pad wear. |
| Brake light switch inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake light switch. |
| Rear shock absorber oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect rear shock absorber for oil leaks. |
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