Kawasaki KLR650 Oil Change and Doohickey Adjustment
Kawasaki KLR650 oil change and doohickey adjustment
Link at bottom of description for all Torq Specs.....
In this video ill be showing you how to change the oil and adjust the doohickey on a duel sport Kawasaki KLR650 motorcycle. You can use this as a reference for KLRs built 1987-2018.
Also make sure that you have your bike warmed up prior to changing the oil, I forgot to mention this in the video, let it idle for 5min or so.
🟠 Oil Used-Rotella T6 5w40* 2.5 Quarts
🔴 Oil Filter
🟠 17mm Socket for Drain Plug
🔴 8mm Socket for Doohickey Bolt
🟠 8mm Socket for Oil Filter Cover Plate
⚡️Here is a link to all the Torq Specs for the KLR
klr6500.tripod.com/torque.htm
Oil Filter ⬇️
amzn.to/3FWbPiJ
DISCLAIMER:
The Information provided in this video IS NOT professional advice. It is simply a demonstration of how I performed this task and is for informational purposes only.
If you are not comfortable performing this mechanical work, seek professional assistance.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when performing maintenance or installing parts and equipment.
#AdventureTomek #Doohickey #Oilchange
Пікірлер: 23
Nice work 👍
Great video, thanks.
Eagle Mike recommends no more that 15 ft/lbs, as the sump plug easy easy to strip !.
I’d highly recommend a torque wrench. Some of those bolts snap at really low torque
@AdventureTomek
3 жыл бұрын
Half the battle for me is finding my tools, after an hour of searching for my low-end torque wrench I gave up. Yes, you are right defiantly use a torque wrench so you don't risk stripping any thread on bolts or bike.
Is this adjustment good to do even if my bike doesn't have the eagle Mike doohickey? It has the stock doo
@AdventureTomek
Ай бұрын
Yes safe with stock thats what mine had
@Rickotd11
Ай бұрын
@@AdventureTomek ok thanks, I hear a whirring/slight rattling sound coming from the doo area, just got the bike, previous owner said the doo wasn't done, I checked the cam chain when I was checking the valve clearance and it was properly tensioned, so its not that, the bike runs perfect, but the noise I'm hearing doesn't sound right to me, I'll try this adjustment and if that doesn't fix it, I'll order the eagle mike doo and open it up and see if the stock one is blown and do the doo at the same time, the bike is a 2008 with 8000 miles on it, previous owner had no idea what he was doing, had to clean and adjust the carb, and fix the rear shock preload adjuster, one step at a time the bike is getting back to top notch
Can you do the doohickey adjustment with oil still in it? And how often should I do the adjustment?
@AdventureTomek
2 жыл бұрын
You should be able to, I don’t see why not. At every oil change. The KLR650 manual recommends oil changes at every 6,000 miles.
@woodendog516
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureTomek I recently acquired a 2014 with approximately 10,000 miles and I doubt the doohickey has ever been adjusted I'll have to get that done ASAP and my rebound adjustment
May I ask what year your bike was made? Thank you.
@AdventureTomek
3 жыл бұрын
2009
Does it matter if the engine is hot or cold?
@AdventureTomek
2 жыл бұрын
You want it running temp before changing the oil
What model skid plate is that?
@AdventureTomek
2 жыл бұрын
Enduro Engineering, love it!
Why not start by warming up the bike so oil flows better . ..
@AdventureTomek
Жыл бұрын
I forgot to mention it in the video. It is mentioned in the description box to warm up the bike before the oil change
Neutral?
@AdventureTomek
Жыл бұрын
?
Why 5W-30 & not 10W-40?
@AdventureTomek
Жыл бұрын
Rotella T6 5W-40 is what I have been using, clutch seems to like it I believe mentioned the wrong grade in the vid