2022 Kawasaki KLR650 Coolant
Coolant
Coolant Level Inspection
- Position the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
- Check the coolant level through the coolant level gauge on the reserve tank located to the behind of the right lower fairing. The coolant level should be between the F (Full) and L (Low) level lines.
A. F (Ful) Level Line
- B. L (Low) Level Line
- C. Reserve Tank
- NOTE
Check the level when the engine is cold (room or atmospheric temperature). - If the amount of coolant is insufficient, add coolant into the reserve tank.
Coolant Filling
- Remove the quick rivet and screws.
- Remove the inner cover bolts and right inner cover.
- A. Quick Rivet
- B. Screws
- C. Inner Cover Bolts
- D. Right Inner Cover
- Remove the cap from the reserve tank and add coolant through the filler opening between the F (Full) and L (Low) level lines.
A. Reserve Tank Cap - NOTE
ln an emergency you can add water alone to the coolant reserve tank, however, it must be returned to the correct mixture ratio by the addition of antifreeze concentrate as soon as possible.
NOTICE
If coolant must be added of ten, or the reserve tank completely runs dry, there is probably leakage in the system. Have the cooling system inspected by your authorized Kawasaki dealer. - Install the reserve tank cap.
- Install the right inner cover
- Tighten the inner cover bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
- Inner Cover Bolts: 9.8 N m (1.0 kgfm, 87 in lb)
NOTE
lf a torque wrench is not available, this item should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Install the screws and quick rivet.
Coolant Change
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer?
Coolant Requirement
WARNING
Coolant-containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines and radiators include harmful chemicals for the human body. Drinking coolant can result in serious injury or death. Use coolant in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
Use a permanent type of antifreeze (soft water and ethylene glycol plus corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals for aluminum engines and radiators) in the cooling system. On the mixture ratio of coolant, choose the suitable one referring to the relation between freezing point and strength directed on the container.
NOTICE
If hard water is used in the system, it causes scale accumulation in the water passages, and considerably reduces the efficiency of the cooling system.
NOTE
A permanent type of antifreeze is installed in the cooling system when shipped. It is mixed at 50% and has the freezing point of-35°C (-31°F).