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Kawasaki · Two-stroke single, premix, chain drive

KX 65

Library entry covers 2002-2025

51 factory 52 guideline

Published source

Kawasaki KX65 Motorcycle Owner's Manual (2013), Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Kawasaki KX65 Motorcycle Owner's Manual (cover names KX65; file dated 2013 by the host; 64 cm3 two-stroke); chart columns are races, with the hours printed in the column headers.

103 items for a 2015 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Two-stroke
Engine lubrication: Two-stroke premix (oil in fuel)
Oil filtration: None (no filter)
Valve gear: None (two-stroke porting)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Single carburetor
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2015 Kawasaki KX 65

On the road: every 200 km

1 item

Check two-stroke oil tank / carry premix oil

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Running a two-stroke out of oil seizes it. Injection bikes: check the tank. Premix: carry oil and a measure.

On the road: every 500 km

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 1,000 km

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 km or 12 months

1 item

Replace spark plugs (two-stroke)

Engine

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

11 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Decarbonize exhaust ports, pipes and baffles

Engine

Guideline

Two-strokes coke up the exhaust port and muffler baffles; power falls off gradually.

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

8 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 2.5 h

22 items

Coolant - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Engine sprocket - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
General lubrication - perform

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Kick pedal and shift pedal - clean

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Muffler - clean/check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Nuts, bolts/fasteners - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Radiator hoses/connections - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Reed valve - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Starred (*). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Spark plug - clean/regap

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Air cleaner element - clean

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Carburetor - inspect and adjust

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Fuel hoses, connections - check

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Starred (*). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Fuel system - clean

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Clutch - adjust

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Drive chain - adjust

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Drive chain - lubricate

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Front fork - inspect/clean

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Steering play - check

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Brake adjustment - check

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Brake hoses, connections - check

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Starred (*). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Spoke tightness and rim runout - check

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Throttle cable - adjust

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'After each race (or 2.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Every 7.5 h

9 items

Cylinder head and cylinder - inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 3 races (or 7.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Exhaust pipe O-ring - replace

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 3 races (or 7.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Muffler packing - change

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 3 races (or 7.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Piston and piston ring - clean/check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 3 races (or 7.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Small end bearing - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 3 races (or 7.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Spark plug - replace

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: R in column 'Every 3 races (or 7.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Clutch and friction plates - check

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 3 races (or 7.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Transmission oil - change

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 3 races (or 7.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Brake fluid level - check

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 3 races (or 7.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Every 12.5 h

10 items

Piston and piston ring - replace

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: R in column 'Every 5 races (or 12.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Rear sprocket - check

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 5 races (or 12.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Clutch and friction plates - replace

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: R in column 'Every 5 races (or 12.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Drive chain wear - check

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 5 races (or 12.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Front fork oil - change

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35, printed across the columns: 1st time after 2 races, then every 5 races (starred). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Steering stem bearing - grease

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 5 races (or 12.5 hours)'. Starred (*). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Rear shock oil - change

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35, printed across the columns: 1st time after 2 races, then every 5 races (starred). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Swingarm and UNI-TRAK linkage pivots - check

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 5 races (or 12.5 hours)'. Starred (*). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Swingarm and UNI-TRAK linkage pivots - grease

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 5 races (or 12.5 hours)'. Starred (*). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Brake pad wear - check

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 5 races (or 12.5 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Every 25 h

2 items

Small end bearing - replace

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: R in column 'Every 10 races (or 25 hours)'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Wheel bearing - check

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: marked in column 'Every 10 races (or 25 hours)'. Starred (*). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

7 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Brake caliper piston seal and dust seal - replace

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35, printed across the columns: Every 2 years (starred). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Brake fluid - change

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35, printed across the columns: Every 2 years (starred). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Brake master cylinder cup and dust seal - replace

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35, printed across the columns: Every 2 years (starred). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

4 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Brake hose - replace

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35, printed across the columns: Every 4 years (starred). Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 5 years

1 item

Fuel hose - replace

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35, printed across the columns: Every 5 years. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

3 items

Coolant - replace

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35: R in column 'As required'. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Air cleaner element - replace

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35, printed across the columns: When damaged. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Chain slipper and guide - replace

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.32-35, printed across the columns: When damaged. Legend: dagger = replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary; R = replace; * = should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.