KLR650 Bi-Weekly Inspection-Maintenance Video-Island ADV

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KLR650 Bi-Weekly Inspection-Maintenance Video-Island ADV
Having peace of mind on the ride lets you focus on the adventure. Check out this bi-weekly inspection I’ve come up with to help find problems before they ruin a ride.
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Grab a copy of the maintenance log at the link below:
drive.google.com/file/d/1NEfL...
NOTE: Learning about your motorcycle and how to maintain it is a great idea, but never hesitate to seek the help of a professional mechanic when water gets too deep. I’m not a mechanic, but there are many out there that can help and provide further guidance for your machine.
00:00 Overview
02:57 Tire Wear
04:18 Tire Pressure
06:08 Wheel Inspection
07:18 Brakes
09:27 Engine Oil
10:08 Chain and Sprockets
14:01 Sub-Frame Bolt
15:05 Controls and Electrical
19:22 Engine Idle
#IslandADV, #KLR650, #motorcyclemaintenance

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@deanpenn5645 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most common sense, down to earth KLR650 videos I've seen. Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing advice and for posting your checklist. I am a new KLR 2018 owner as of six months ago down here in Florida . Regular maint a must and your checklist makes it a no brainer. Lots and sand and mudholes to blast through but am looking forward to longer trip out west. Can I ask what is the make/model of the jack stand you have. I'm on the hunt and looks like it works well with the KLR. Thanks again!

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad this helps out and congrats on your bike. The bike stand is Motomaster. It's a brand sold out of our Canadian Tire stores out here. Ride safe brother and have a great trip.

@SwankyCatProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Huh... I usually just wait until something breaks ha-ha. I really like the sheet you put together, pretty slick. I'll have to try the screwdriver trick on my Tenere, never heard of that. Those sub frame bolts were loose on my KLR when I first got it, so much so that the subframe was sliding around on them and squeaking ha-ha. Good video!

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I've heard crazy things about the sub-frame bolt which is why it's at the top of my irrational thoughts list, lol. The spoke trick came from my motorcycle safety instructor. Thanks for watching brother.

@billbonu1639 5 ай бұрын

I check the usual stuff before I leave my house, oil, chain for tension, lube, rollers,spockets, tires, shake it for wheel bearings rear swing arm play, check my lights and blinkers and after riding for a while when I take a break I just stare at it and really look everything over good.

@IslandADV 5 ай бұрын

Good point on the swing arm play. Another thing we when we're away on the bikes is a bit of a break camp inspection. When camping on trips, we usually pack up, then ride a ways out of camp and do a look. It's like a daily inspection during the trip. The short ride will wake up the gremlins, lol.

@cyber_redneck8877 21 күн бұрын

Dude! I really appreciate this video. Thanks for making it.

@IslandADV 21 күн бұрын

I hope it helps! Believe it or not, I still do this on the regular.

@cyber_redneck8877 21 күн бұрын

@@IslandADV I just printed your checklist. I have a 2023 Adventure model that just broke 1000 miles. I will definitely utilize this.

@CanadianMang 3 жыл бұрын

The cleanliness of your bike makes me feel like a slacker!

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

You're fine, lol. The cleanliness of my bike makes me feel like I have too much time on my hands.

@kentuckyadv 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I just bought a used '17 KLR a few days ago, with about 2600 miles. Now I have a bi-weekly routine to help keep things in check. Again, thank you.

@IslandADV 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! Congrats on the new bike. I hope it leads you to many adventures. I'm excited for you brother.

@elwood62 10 ай бұрын

Useful advice for any bike. They don’t all rattle bolts loose though. I sold my KLR last year but still enjoy watching videos about them. I’m embarrassed to say that in the 6 years I owned it I was extremely neglectful of it. I would fix things when they broke but, for example, I never once cleaned the chain. I’ve become much more meticulous with my new bike even keeping a log of all the work done to it and maintenance performed. I like the idea of having a checklist to refer to though. I’ve gone from not touching my old chain once to oiling it after every ride and cleaning it once a week. It’s actually kind of therapeutic. Good video, thanks for sharing. I see now I’m not the only overly obsessive person out there.

@IslandADV 10 ай бұрын

I agree, working on the bike like this checking it over is therapeutic for sure. As long as everything goes back together right lol. I've been better with my chain this year too. It's paid off. The whole chain sprocket set is in great shape. Thanks for watching.

@joemiles822 Жыл бұрын

Great video for a new guy

@IslandADV Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I hope it helps somebody someday.

@werecow68 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really appreciate you sharing the checklist. Safe travels

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope you find It useful.

@frank_jk 2 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a gently used 2015 KLR with ~20k Km, and I used your checklist to help make a confident purchasing decision. Thanks for all the great KLR content you're putting out. I'll be referencing your videos in the near future. Cheers, Frank

@IslandADV 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new bike!! I'm sure it will take you on some amazing adventures. I'm really glad this little video was able to help. Ride safe brother.

@carvalhonj Жыл бұрын

Wow, wow and wow…you are the men👌🏼amazing job

@IslandADV Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@VEDATOR_official 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video

@IslandADV 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Hope it helps out.

@advphilnb 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips! It's always a great piece of mind going on a ride after looking things over in a controlled environment. Thanks for sharing, and keep well!

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks. Yes, its mostly for peace of mind. My mind wonders sometimes and I have to give my head a shake and think back to this often.

@604Bluelight 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Great idea on the maintenance log and thanks for sharing it. I'll have to try it on my bike for next time., this way I don't miss anything. 👍👍

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I hope you find it useful. Its worked well for me so far.

@BillDodge 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for the Maintenance Form.

@IslandADV 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. I'll probably do up a couple more work instruction forms this winter for things like brake replacement and such. And some more videos like this as I wait out the winter.

@BillDodge 2 жыл бұрын

@@IslandADV I look forward to your videos.

@edfeten4724 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Regarding the engine oil, check it after every ride and keep it at the very top of the sight glass. KLRs will use oil. Also, keep a close eye on the clutch cable. My original cable broke at about 13000 miles. It broke at the engine. Every time you check your oil check the cable condition at the engine. A new cable is only $12.00. Maybe just replace it at 15000 miles.

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is great advice. I'll keep an eye on those and keep that oil up too. Cheers brother.

@edwinknox8269 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ….good checklist. I’ll run my 2008 through it! Worthwhile indeed!

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. I hope it helps out.

@Ron_C 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Preventative Maintenance is a key ingredient to long lasting equipment. (military life taught me that a long time ago) Be safe!

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron. Its funny you mention Military. Way back when I first got the bike I originally got the idea to start doing this after doing army vehicle inspections. The method is similar and the inspection sheet uses a similar method too.

@Ron_C 3 жыл бұрын

@@IslandADV Tried and true my friend!

@adamP878 3 жыл бұрын

Love the tshirt!

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me and Mrs. Dowski had some made up on teespring for fun.

@giggitygoobrick Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. It's as if I paid for this to be made for me specifically, but I didn't pay anything at all 🤣

@IslandADV Жыл бұрын

Excellent! I too enjoy a good deal. It's a deal at twice the price, lol. Seriously though, I hope it helps you out. Cheers.

@KOPRALOJERULUB 3 жыл бұрын

Dream motor. Good too

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Makross1 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thank you. I just purchased my KLR as a first bike.

@IslandADV 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! You must be so pumped. My KLR was my first bike too. It's a great choice as a starter bike. Ride safe and enjoy the adventures to come.

@Makross1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, i happy with my choice! it’s a great bike for tall blokes 👍🏻 again thanks for the vid, great for people like me getting to know their bike quickly

@AdventureTomek 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip with dragging the screwdriver along the spokes, ill have to try that.

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You can even do it with the key to your bike. Anything metal really. It's a good way to find bad spokes, but it also puts your eyes on the whole wheel in case some thing else is lurking as a problem.

@gilbertreeves2084 3 жыл бұрын

My KLR is a 1990 that ive done 10k miles on.Mostly freeway 70mph , 500 mile trips.It died on me on a long desert stretch after i switched to reserve at 270 miles.Would not start...so I pulled the plug and let it dry...it had swallowed water from the bottom of the tank where it collects. Needless to say it started right up..lesson learned....use reserve more frequently to clear the bottom of the tank.This will also keep the tank from rusting prematurely at the bottom. The other problem i had was with a chain that broke close to home..but this was my fault for buying a cheap chain..dont do it!...Lube throttle and clutch cables and keep spares in a trunk that is easy and cheap to mount on the rear rack ..all youve done is fine.Cheers.!

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

This is crucial information right here. I really need to use more of the fuel tank on my KLR. Thanks for sharing your story brother.

@chadkline4268 2 жыл бұрын

I think it is also good to give the wheels a spin and ensure they are spinning true. And every 12k miles, at least, ensure lubrication of all moving joints, including swingarm bolts, and put a straight edge on the forks, and change all oils including fork. And maybe at 24k, ensure all bearings are greased. They don't hold grease forever.

@IslandADV 2 жыл бұрын

That's great advice brother. Thanks for adding that. I love how the comments on this video have become a little maintenance guide on its own. Cheers.

@chadkline4268 2 жыл бұрын

And don't just run the gas tank down; every 2 years pull the petcock off and drain it. You may be very surprised how much rust and other debris collects at the bottom. That is a BMW recommendation.

@xjrider9851 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I'm driving my KLR to PEI next week!

@IslandADV Жыл бұрын

Very awesome. Ride safe on your adventure. Where are you coming from? Do you plan on doing any camping?

@xjrider9851 Жыл бұрын

@@IslandADV Yes camping for a week

@IslandADV Жыл бұрын

@@xjrider9851 wow awesome. Have fun brother. I might see you around!

@xjrider9851 Жыл бұрын

@@IslandADV Coming from Nova Scotia will be around Malpeque Bay

@arkansastrey9694 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a big 10-4 on these bikes rattling bolts off , my kickstand went bouncing down the road the other day , i guess i should've did my pre trip inspection.

@IslandADV 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it! Even my buddies DR650 routinely tries to disassemble itself. On our last big trip, he lost something like three bolts on his rear fairing. Had to dial up some zip ties to save it, lol.

@edfeten4724 3 жыл бұрын

Run your KLR regularly to keep the battery charged up.

@edfeten4724 3 жыл бұрын

A couple summers ago I was riding in 105°F weather. At a traffic light the temperature gage went to the red. My fan had stopped turning on. Turns out I blew a fuse. I don't think the fan is fused on the 2nd gen KLRs, 2008 and newer.

@alexmaccity Жыл бұрын

I didn't do the 15,000mile check all the bolts check that's why I'm here

@IslandADV Жыл бұрын

That's a good one. I'm always looking for loose and lost bolts. This year I lost one on my kickstand. My buddy lost a couple on his rear mud guard too (DR650). These thumpers love to rattle themselves apart.

@alexmaccity Жыл бұрын

@@IslandADV it's in the the scheduled maintenance of the owners manual I think it recommends to do that every 15k or so

@Maritimer 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! allthough i dont have a KLR, all the checks are the same or me

@IslandADV 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good all around checklist that puts my mind at ease. I did it before I left for our trip and it paid off. Found an oil leak (fixed) and a burnt out headlight (also fixed, lol).

@brycehiigel235 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for instructions/inspection routine. Is there a place to order the forms you use? I just bought my motorcycle which happens to be the 2024 KLR 650 Adventure ABS.

@IslandADV 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on the new bike. You must be pumped. The new 2024 KLR paint schemes are so sharp I love them. Here's a link to the form I use in this video. drive.google.com/file/d/1NEfLjLibGnw-JzyYI0q4Zf2A0gNKJ4J8/view?usp=sharing

@everybodylancenow8580 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if this applies to your KLR, but I have a Gen3 and the manual specifies to inspect chain slack while on the side stand. I made the mistake of adjusting it the first time on a moto jack and as soon as I hit the road I could feel that it was super tight and was affecting my rear suspension travel causing a slight bit of rear wheel tracking and very poor offroad handling. Just food for thought. New subscriber and loving your videos so far. Keep it up!

@IslandADV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there, glad to have you along for the adventures. That's good advice for sure. Thanks for sharing.

@My17A Жыл бұрын

That is correct. All KLR's have their Chain Slack measured the same way. On the side stand, at the tightest point, not the slackest as he said in the video. The Gen 3's have a slightly tighter chain slack of 30 - 40 mm (1.2 - 1.6 inches). I think it is because of the longer swingarm. A very good video though.

@edfeten4724 3 жыл бұрын

My KLR is a 2006. Last fall on a ride a started smelling gas. Turns out the petcock went bad. I could see little spurts of gas shooting out of it. I replaced it with a non vacuum petcock.

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

I've thought about replacing this. And replacing the choke too. These two parts worry me a bit. They would both be annoying trailside failures.

@darioyou1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bro! Remember check refrigeration system!

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Very good point. I should really check the coolant and hoses more. Thanks for the suggestion.

@kellyr3913 Жыл бұрын

Very useful information thanks .do you have a link to the tires you used we have to change ours soon would like your opinion

@IslandADV Жыл бұрын

Sure thing. This is the rear - Shinko 805 fortnine.ca/en/shinko-e805-rear-tire And here's the front - Shinko 804 fortnine.ca/en/shinko-e804-front-tire I love these tires. They get me through the mud and they last a long time. My last set went for 11000 kilometers. They're also pretty easy on the wallet.

@kellyr3913 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@stringsandthings511 Жыл бұрын

What jack are you using

@IslandADV Жыл бұрын

Using one from Canadian Tire. Here's a link: www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-complete-lift-motorcycle-atv-jack-w-removable-handle-1500-lb-0091015p.html?rq=Motorcycle+jack#srp

@claywright2059 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a link to the maintenance log?

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

You can download a copy here brother. drive.google.com/file/d/1NEfLjLibGnw-JzyYI0q4Zf2A0gNKJ4J8/view

@claywright2059 3 жыл бұрын

@@IslandADV that is awesome! I have been a street rider for a long time but new to ADV - I will take all the advice I can get. My new 2022 KLR 650 is due in any day now! Again, thank you for this remarkably insightful and extremely valuable tutorial.

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

@@claywright2059 oh wow! I'm really excited for you man. I know you're going to have a ton of adventures with that bike. Ride safe.

@wine_country_moto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and the maintenance log download. The tire pressure is very subjective as you stated. A lot of the guys on the KLR Forum say they run into the low to mid 30’s on the street. I’ve found my Shinko 705’s do great on the twisty roads at 32 front 35 rear. Anything less they get squishy and don’t respond as well.

@Ozn3C 5 ай бұрын

No check on coolant 😢

@IslandADV 5 ай бұрын

Yeah that's a good point. A good addition to this. Easy to read too. There's a little notch out of the plastic on the front left side to see it.

@gilbertreeves2084 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot..if the front sprocket is worn..replace the chain...you should know this.

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, thanks. I actually didn't know the two should be replaced at the same time. Makes sense though. Thanks for spotting that.

@Rsoul461 3 жыл бұрын

Lol... Paranoid much ?

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

Paranoid like a fox...but yes, yes is the answer to that question, lol.

@claywright2059 3 жыл бұрын

@@IslandADV outstanding instructional video. How do I get my hands on a copy of the maintenance log? I did not see any links in the video and a quick Google search did not yield any results. Again, extremely valuable video.

@IslandADV 3 жыл бұрын

@@claywright2059 thanks. I hope it gives you some peace of mind on the road. Here's the link: drive.google.com/file/d/1NEfLjLibGnw-JzyYI0q4Zf2A0gNKJ4J8/view