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The best place to start is at the frequently asked questions: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Alan A13 Iowa Boa wrote:

> I picked up a 2006 with 4500 miles on it. It didn't come with an > owners manual and I can't seem to find anything on the internet with > instructions on what to do and volume required. Any ideas on where to > find this info? Thanks. > >

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Boa" wrote:

> > I picked up a 2006 with 4500 miles on it. It didn't come with an > owners manual and I can't seem to find anything on the internet with > instructions on what to do and volume required. Any ideas on where

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> find this info? Thanks. >

Any manual you want "Owners" or otherwise, should be available at the Kawi dealer. Tell them your bike year, etc.

here is a very good how to with pics you may have to sign up for the forum to view it but its free http://klrworld.com/forums/index.php/topic,3834.0.html Ernie Campbell

----- Original Message ----- From: Boa To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 10:19 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Oil/Filter Change I picked up a 2006 with 4500 miles on it. It didn't come with an owners manual and I can't seem to find anything on the internet with instructions on what to do and volume required. Any ideas on where to find this info? Thanks. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

The Clymer manual is nr M474. DC Boa wrote:

> I picked up a 2006 with 4500 miles on it. It didn't come with an > owners manual and I can't seem to find anything on the internet with > in > > >

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On Jul 11, 2007, at 7:19 AM, Boa wrote:

> I picked up a 2006 with 4500 miles on it. It didn't come with an > owners manual and I can't seem to find anything on the internet with > instructions on what to do and volume required. Any ideas on where to > find this info? Thanks.

You've already received all the good answers (buy a Clymers service manual, order a replacement owner's manual from a dealer), but I'll just note that the right side of the engine case is embossed with "2.5 l" next to the oil sight glass, indicating that you'll need about 2.5 liters of oil on hand to fill the bike after you drain the oil and change the filter. There's some debate about how to properly measure the oil level. One notable personality believes that there's a mild problem with Kawasaki's recommendation; read www.multisurfacemotorcycling.com/klrpage/oilchange.htm> and make up your own mind. I'll simply note that if you dump 2.5 liters of oil in the bike the oil level is well above the top line on the sight glass. Also, Jeff Saline has confirmed with Kawasaki that the oil change interval recommended in the Owner's Manual is incorrect. The recommendation should be 3,000 miles, not 6,000 miles as printed. Additionally, used oil analysis by Jeff, myself, Rev. Martin, and others indicates that the KLR is very hard on the oil's viscosity and that even shorter oil change intervals could be recommended, depending on the severity of use. One (other) piece of unsolicited advice: Change *all* the fluids and check the valves yourself. When buying a used bike I typically don't trust that the previous owner has actually been as thorough as he claims, and it's especially easy to fudge about the valves. Enjoy! -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> San Jose, CA (USA) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

If you look next to the oil sight glass on the engine case, it shows a 2.5L (for 2.5 liters). The dealer can get you the right filter but many companies offer that size. 5-40W, 10-40W dino or syn oils will work. Some change oil every 1500 miles and others go to 3000 miles - depends on your preferences. Personally, I'd buy the Clymer manual, if I was only going to buy one. Don R100, A6F

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Boa" wrote: > > I picked up a 2006 with 4500 miles on it. It didn't come with an > owners manual and I can't seem to find anything on the internet with > instructions on what to do and volume required. Any ideas on where to > find this info? Thanks. >