Kawasaki KLR650 2002 Maintenance Schedule
The 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for spark plugs, general maintenance, battery, brake fluid, valve clearance, air filter, coolant, drive chain maintenance, tires and oil. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
651ccEngine size
38Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2000–2007): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plug inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check spark plug condition. |
| General leak and hose inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Inspect motorcycle for leaks or loose hoses. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Check and adjust idle speed. |
| Throttle grip play inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check throttle grip play. |
| Fuel system inspection | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Check fuel system for leaks and proper operation. |
| Evaporative emission control system inspection | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system (California models). |
| Spark arrester cleaning | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Clean spark arrester. |
| Battery electrolyte level inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check battery electrolyte level. |
| Brake light switch inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check brake light switch operation. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check brake pad wear. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check brake fluid level. |
| Spark plug cleaning and gapping | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Clean and gap spark plug. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Air cleaner element cleaning | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Clean air cleaner element. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element (after 5 cleanings). |
| General safety and chassis fastener inspection | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check nuts, bolts, and fasteners for tightness. |
| Front fork oil replacement | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Replace front fork oil. |
| Radiator hose and connections inspection | Every 12 months | Easy | Check radiator hoses and connections. |
| Steering stem bearing lubrication | Every 12 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearing. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace brake fluid (Castrol DOT 4). |
| Brake caliper piston seal and dust seal replacement | Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace brake caliper piston seal and dust seal. |
| Brake master cylinder cup and dust seal replacement | Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace brake master cylinder cup and dust seal. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace coolant (ethylene glycol pre-mix). |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hose. |
| 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. |
| Steering inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check steering play. |
| Brake hose and connections inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check brake hoses and connections. |
| Fuel hose connections inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check fuel hose connections. |
| Clutch adjustment | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Adjust clutch play. |
| Balancer chain tension adjustment | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Adjust crankshaft/transmission balancer chain tension. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check drive chain for wear. |
| Spoke tightness and rim runout inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check spoke tightness and rim runout. |
| Tire wear inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check tire wear. |
| General lubrication | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Perform general lubrication of chassis pivot points and cables. |
| Engine oil change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil. |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Replace engine oil filter (part# HF123). |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hose. |
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