KLR 650 Coolant Flush | Partzilla.com

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Learn how to do a coolant flush on a Kawasaki KLR650. In the video, John shows you how to drain the coolant. Then, see how to use a Peak coolant flush compound to remove dirt and other residue from the cooling system. Finally, see how to refill the cooling system with Kawasaki engine coolant.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
Draining coolant - 1:10
Flushing cooling system - 3:08
Refilling system- 7:41
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In the video we’re working with a 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650, but you will have similar steps for your Kawasaki dirt bike. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your machine, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.
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[@Strelnikov10]

I could watch this guy give a tutorial of just about anything and enjoy it. Great videos... I've basically hit every KLR video you have on here with my '97. Much appreciated, sir.

[@liberals_destroy_everythin2497]

Old guys 😇are more relaxed.

[@erykl777]

Thanks to this video I took the reservoir off when changing my coolant, and flushed the crud out that was in the bottom. Very helpful!

[@Washoejim]

Great information, I always overthink the projects I try to tackle, working on my bike or car, this is time-consuming but well worth not rushing the job. Thanks so much.

[@tahoe24x7]

Just did my KLR - thanks for this how-to video.

[@HarlanFurbush]

Nicely done! Thank you for the detail and being thorough . . . very, very helpful as I'm changing my coolant in my KLR650 for the first time.

[@14Freedom2]

Great video now I can do my KLR tomorrow

[@762mark2]

Would like to see you do water pump seals and oil screen cleanout video.

[@trancethemoon]

My master! 🎉

[@billlinamen1552]

I’m a mechanic for a living good video but if your coolant comes out looking clean no rust etc there’s no reason to flush just drain everything and refill then bleed system

[@ianmackenzie686]

Agree.

[@rajafari]

Hello John, Do you have the video of the replacement of the water pump seals of klr 650?

[@bigdeal47]

Do I need to do this every time I am replacing a coolant fluid? I dropped the bike and bent the radiator. In the next few weeks, I will be installing a new radiator and I am just wondering if I have to flush the coolant as described in this video or I can drain it the best I can (at the drain point and coolant tank) and just fill it with the new coolant? 2018 KLR650 with just over 1.000km on the clock

[@parkerazz4385]

Brand new 2018 KLR650. Did a coolant drain and flush found aluminum flakes in the coolant. What would cause this?

[@martinbussjacob7933]

Hello, what model or brand are the crash bars of the motorcycle that appears in the video?

[@iana3602]

Thanks for leaving out the part where you bleed the system of air.

[@DDawg1144]

Rather than do a full flush, could I theoretically just drain and refill with coolant more frequently and forego the water/flush compound?

[@ianmackenzie686]

I agree with you. On my '09 klr as with my twenty year old jeep (both of which take the olde fashioned green antifreeze) I'll use the calendar rather than the odometer. Every two years regardless of miles driven the coolant gets drained and refilled. Zero cooling system issues for both.

[@nicolasherrera7279]

Hice todos los paso pero me vota refrigerante por el desfogue de emergencia

[@TiberiusStorm]

I accidentally took off the wrong bolt and some oil drained out. I'm assuming it was from the oil filter. Would that have any negative effect on the bike?

[@PartzillaParts]

Just double check your oil level and top it off as necessary.

[@jsbreton4275]

What are the possible problems that could happen if we do not flush it in the long run?

[@PartzillaParts]

overheating leading to damage in other areas.

[@csiautodetail]

I recently bought a 2014 klr with 500 miles should I change the coolant or should be ok?

[@colbygill533]

Same did you ever find out?

[@MrDjh66]

I have a 2011 with 6000 miles should I change it’s still looks new

[@smiller871]

Change it every 3 years just like they said. You can't tell by looking at it if it needs changing. In the old days with cast iron block cars you could tell it was Rusty and dirty looking. Now with aluminum fluid looks good even though all the lubricated properties are worn out. Remember it's just not a coolant it also lubricates your water pump. Changing the fluid is quick easy and cheap. A new water pump, possibly overheated motor leading to failure? Expensive

[@valentinocf]

Que cantidad de REFRIGERANTE lleva la KLR ?

[@marceloalberto1022]

10% para -5 °C fijate en el refrigerantes que compre

[@nseriousget8165]

and how oftenly should this be done?

[@PartzillaParts]

Manufacturer recommends every couple years or 18000 miles.

[@Xgamer121X]

would any conventional green coolant from an auto parts store be ok to use?

[@PartzillaParts]

Yes. Coolant is fine. There are some race and eco friendly coolant options in the motorcycle world, but coolant will cool as a whole.

[@fandomkiller]

depends on bike, klr's are fine with regular old 50/50 aluminium safe pre mix

[@RankinetotheRescue]

Check out Evans Waterless coolant and you'll never have to change it again.

[@tompittala9418]

RankinetotheRescue expensive and I’ve never used it but my brother runs it and swears by it

[@ianmackenzie686]

I'd use distilled water, never regular tap.

[@fandomkiller]

dont use flush unless u know its safe on aluminium prob not worth it to flush it, just dont wait 5 years to change it

[@skyeperry1239]

I agree, I only use distilled water to flush and try to replace it every 2 years. In the Clymer manual for the KLR, under the coolant replacement section it says: "Flush the cooling system with clean water. Make sure the water is completely drained from the system"

[@Supergringodftc]

All day?😂

[@redriders7149]

Hold on....he just said KLR 650 R.......I did not know they made a race version of this big pig.

[@idk8964]

Jesus christ that's a lot of work

[@TiberiusStorm]

Nah it's not that big of a deal! Doing the doohicky replacement was a big job. But surprisingly enjoyable.

[@goeatsomesh1t]

@@TiberiusStorm the doohickey job is certainly a bonding experience with the bike!

[@thebateman7949]

Why so lazy with those reservoir bolts? :P

[@PartzillaParts]

Work smarter, not harder!