Scored a FREE 1991 Tandem Sport TS 650 Kawasaki! What's the Catch? 😱🛠️

Warp speed through audio issues - 7:51 - 9:45 and 18:02 - 22:24
Prepare for a jaw-dropping journey as Jet Ski Jim encounters a neighbor's surprising offer - a free 1991 Tandem Sport TS 650 Kawasaki! They say one person's trash is another's treasure, and this story proves it.
Join us as Jet Ski Jim meticulously disassembles and preserves this vintage beauty, breathing new life into what others might have discarded. However, we have a confession to make: this video takes us back to the days of silent movies. Unfortunately, the tear-down audio turned out to be a technical challenge beyond our control, and in our quest to fix it, we actually made it worse. So, we decided silence was our best bet.
We're rolling the dice here, hoping that true jet ski enthusiasts will still find value in witnessing the lightning-speed tear down process, while most of the preservation audio remains intact. If this silence is unbearable for you, don't worry - a full-sound 650 stand-up engine video is on the horizon!
In the meantime, please let us know in the comments whether you prefer videos without sound or not. Our producer and editor had a friendly disagreement, and we'd love to know who you think deserves the 'I told you so' moment. Stay tuned for more thrilling jet ski adventures! 🌊🔧🏄‍♂️ #JetSkiJim #JetSkiPreservation #SilentMovieAdventure
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[@11watsonj]

Jimmy your channel is great. Enjoy it a lot.

[@REICapital]

Great episode, learning a ton, keep them coming.

[@whosestone]

Jeeps and Jetskis with Jim. Great!

[@anthonyvirgadamo898]

Great video and advice

[@boginshmirt4499]

thanks for the video its vary helpful to us jetski newbies

[@jetskijim007]

Thanks for watching!

[@keehandowd]

Huh! I just stumbled across this video. Thank you for the trip down memory lane. :-) I bought a TS650 new in Australia in 1991. It was my first PWC I ever bought with my own pay check as a late teenager. I took it all over the Australian east coast for many years and used it to fish tuna with a custom pole mount I had clamped to the handle bars. That familiar burble brought a tear to my eye. Thanks once again.

[@jetskijim007]

Very cool!

[@lchebuhar9212]

Don’t be afraid to break into time lapse and tell us specific things. If the video runs a little long no big deal. On another note - it looked like a really nice ski / trailer combination. Let us know what you decide to do with it, or if further improvements are made…. 💪👍🏼

[@KrisD007]

Dang, you know a lot!

[@Yuccabillybrad]

Another good episode Jimmy!

[@jesusvelazco]

Great stuff Jimmy!

[@gregcranford8638]

Hell of a good video Jimmy. Thanks

[@TheStephenspann27]

I spoke with a guy who maintained a rental fleet back in the 2 stroke days. He never saw an oil pump fail on the Yamahas but sometimes there would be a problem with the drive slot wearing out, where the pump keys in

[@adamthomas4638]

That's a job I wouldn't want a rental fleet of two strokes easy to fix but always gotta be fixing something

[@juanito2903]

You drove it home on the rims 😂😂 Another fun and informative vlog! Thank you Jimmy

[@chadvanmeter8052]

ive used yamabond on aluminum to aluminum where there are no gaskets. best stuff ive ever used. its the only bonding agent that would seal the value cover on my old 1987 honda trx fourtrax foreman 350d. best honda atv they ever made in my opinion

[@danscomp66]

More 650 stuff this is awesome

[@bobstratton6362]

Great video Jimmy. Merlin sent me here and I’m impressed! Will look forward to more.😊

[@jetskijim007]

Thank you for watching

[@HavasuHeidi]

Let's jet a 650

[@richardelinskas6663]

Thx for this video, there still are a ton of these out there on the water. Your knowledge on this is incredible. Cheers 🍻

[@hoists1829]

Great video👍👍👍

[@TimothyHigdonHiggs]

Person's trash is another's treasure, and this story proves it. I'd love to shine! Jim has done every thing!!!! Great job!!!

[@cub1009]

very cool retro ski. Glad you saved it.

[@bandmsgarage]

Nice job on the Kawasaki

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

That's great to see another old ski brought back to life

[@jdmcrna]

You are amazing. Thank you for all this wonderful content!

[@livesonafarm]

Great video, too bad about the audio issues. Could I ask you opinion on our 2003 Yamaha XLT1200 and 2002 Sea Doo GTX 4-TEC? Are there things to look out for? We have put wave-eater clips on and a d plate on the Yamaha. For the Sea Doo it has a 150 plus hours and it needed a tps and an ignition coil for one cylinder.

[@jeromed685]

That was very informative, thank you Jimmy!

[@Michael-the_Mav]

I thought for sure these came with a kick start..

[@timm5670]

Very cool! I just inherited the exact same ski (1991 Kawasaki Tandem sport 650)My grand father had it since it was brand new and we have had many great memories on this thing.

[@jetskijim007]

That's soo cool!

[@dougmessing7325]

❤ your Genius how do you learn all this I'm in California about six keys to play with my first job was auto mechanics damn you're teaching me a ton of shit it's almost too hard to absorb it all

[@adamthomas4638]

Dang that lady was super nice it was crazy clean in the engine bay that just doesn't happen it almost looks like a X2 its probably slow

[@rustyirongarage4465]

Love it! I have always been interested in old skis and I can never find any good Channels on them. Keep it up ! Motivating me to get another old one and try my hand at fixing it up!

[@cutissmith907]

what jets do u think i would need in a polaris 750 at 6000 feet

[@willsmooth45]

I’m a havasu local new to jet skis I just got one of these

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

Jimmy, is it possible to run a rotax seadoo engine with a radiator? I have a 90hp seadoo engine that I want to install on a 1980's Scat Hovercraft. Do you think that is possible?

[@csit8513]

Ahh Jim you warp sped the most important part of the engine seal replacement

[@robertlingerfelt]

I could never get that lucky

[@danscomp66]

More 650 stuff this is awesome how would you go about hot riding one

[@lancehickey]

wow... come on up to north vancouver B.C. you can help me with my jet skis

[@TheStephenspann27]

I can’t believe how clean the inside of the carb is. I don’t think the premix fuel is “thicker” it’s more about the fuel having less btu by volume because of the added oil. In other words the fuel is diluted with oil, oil has a lower btu than gasoline, and that’s the reason for the carb adjustment being needed. Have you really seen an oil pump fail? I have not. They are very simple inside. Just a shaft with holes in it that spins. They are made by mikuni.

[@SeaDooEric]

I've never had a ski with a failed oil injection pump, only the pump lines from age

[@Leouniteus369]

Picked up a 650 jet mate.Looking for a complete motor with ignation module.Any ideas?

[@batteryman16]

Wow that thing is so clean inside. When removing the coupler with the special tool what did you do to keep the engine from turning over?

[@EdJames-fs6zx]

Thats great info on jetting with premix. Is it the same with dual carbs as well?

[@jetskijim007]

Yes, absolutely. :-)

[@dgc940]

Man these were rock solid! if you sent mom are the kids out on these you knew they would make it back! Back in the day I called these saw horses lol I have a customer that still has one in the boat house hasnt moved in 16 years. You said Yamaha quit the SJ in 2020? Parts schematic still show for 2020-2023?????

[@jetskijim007]

yes, you are correct, I should have clarified, they ceased production of the two stroke Superjet in 2020. They moved to the four stroke Superjet in 2021 (affectionately known as the "bull nose").

[@sethschroeder9490]

An you share the version of this video? I would like to hear you talk about the reassembly and anything else you have to say about this particular engine. Thanks

[@sethschroeder9490]

Nvm. I commented before i saw the end of the video. Thanks again

[@vinniebuiltRC]

Wow I think you picked up over a thousand subscribers today

[@allenb8066]

Jimmy what is the spark tester you used I am just retired need to update my testing tools. Good video.

[@jetskijim007]

this is the current model. :-) www.amazon.com/Calterm-66331-Tru-Spark-Adjustable-Sensitivity/dp/B000JFHMPC/ref=sr_1_24?crid=14GK624F4Z6AF&keywords=spark+tester&qid=1696278943&sprefix=spark+tester%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-24

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Will you do my engine? 1993 low hours..

[@AngelNumberZero]

Where did you get the non resistor spark plug boots?

[@mickmann6779]

Can you do the exhaust mod on these old 650TSs? If so any advice?

[@jetskijim007]

Honestly, i have no idea. I have never tried. The sit down pipes are a completely different design. If you experiment with it though, keep us in the loop. :-)

[@dano450all8]

Great video I recently picked up a 91 TS are you interested in some side work?

[@williamkessler3382]

Hey Jim! I recently inherited a fully stock 1989 ts650 and took it on it’s first test ride today since 1999. I immediately saw excess oil coming out of the exhaust.. so I’m going to do an oil injector delete. You said the jet should be increased by 3 sizes, but I can’t figure out what size comes stock. So do you know what jet size I should be putting in the 28mm carb in Utah after the delete? Thanks for these videos btw! They’ve already taught me a bunch about these things!

[@jetskijim007]

Nice! so 40 to 45 is stock on those 28mm carbs. I am running a 55 on the 28mm on the 650sx, and I think it would idle better with a 60 in it, so I would start there. These are low speed jets.... :-)

[@williamkessler3382]

Wow thank you so much!! I’m pretty new to dealing with carbs, so this helps me a bunch with the process. I appreciate it a bunch! Side note, I received a 650sx as well which I will want to modify down the road, so keep pumping out these vids! I’ve been loving watching and learning from them! Thanks for everything🙏🏼

[@user-gi7kk7by4r]

Hey Jim so whats the work around for rhe block off plate orings for the crabkcase drain? Couldnt find it in your other videos. Did u film it?

[@jetskijim007]

Yes it is in the "drowning an engine video" just run 6mm bolts into the holes with sealant on them. Do not tap the holes, and use really short bolts.

[@user-gi7kk7by4r]

@@jetskijim007 when adjusting the carb for the first time, do I turn the L screw out till I get crisp throttle response or how do I know it’s right? Because I had to turn mine out 3 1/2 turns to get Crisp throttle response, any less and it will hesitate when i try to take off!. Also what is the main cause of surging during idle? Could a weak pop-off spring or wrong size jet cause that?

[@jetskijim007]

If you have to turn 3 1/2 turns out on the bottom screw then you need a bigger pilot (or low speed) jet. What size are you running? that will also cause surging issue.

[@flyintrain]

Good content. It makes me worried about my 98 yamaha 760 that I removed the oil injection. Should it need a larger jet?

[@jetskijim007]

Yamaha's have different engine Geometry. They are not as sensitive to that. If it runs ok, I would leave it. If it hesitates off idle, then yes, either bigger pilot jet or we usually lower the popoff pressure on Yamaha's.

[@flyintrain]

@jetskijim007 thanks so much. It is running good now, I deleted the oil injection while rebuilding the top end. I have 4 skis and would enjoy talking more with you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MisterHospitality]

What was the main jet after premix?

[@mikewetzel3027]

When you fired it up, what was the white stuff on the ground? I received the same jet ski for free too. I did fire it up but it, and noticed oily green residue on the ground.

[@jetskijim007]

This ski had been in salt water. When the ski was parked, they did not blow the ski out, which left the waterbox full of salt water, over the years a lot of the water had evaporated out leaving behind a high salt concentrate water, when i fired it up it blew it all aver my driveway. LOL....

[@mikewetzel3027]

@@jetskijim007 I fired my ski up and blew all this oily substance all over my garage door 🤦‍♂️. Just not sure this was normal

[@jetskijim007]

Well, yeah, from sitting, the oil injection pump will leak and drip oil into the engine over time... When you fired it up it sent it out.

[@chitoon100]

You could be a Instructor.....

[@matthewfairbank2728]

where do your source your plug caps ?

[@jetskijim007]

Any auto part store. They are a standard crimp on 90 degree spark plug wire end.

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Is there a hull drain plug?

[@jetskijim007]

No, the TS was manufactured years before they became standard.

[@lawrencefranck9417]

@@jetskijim007 thanks…. I siphoned it out and will install one when the motor comes out

[@lawrencefranck9417]

I’m at 150 feet above sea level. Should I go to an 82 pilot and what on the main?

[@robertwestern5908]

Jimmy cab polish a lump of coal into a diamond

[@zenmaster1761]

It Shure would be nice if talking and pointing we would know what your saying or pointing at😢

[@jetskijim007]

Point taken, I will work on that for sure.

[@bobhodson7640]

Jim the video was good up till the time you stopped talking. Lose the music and tell what your doing, whats the seal size and numbers and whats the tork spec, not everybody has torn a jet ski engine down, we Learn from you , so speak to us, Thanks.

[@jetskijim007]

Right on. Thank you for the feedback. :-)

[@davidmolter4142]

Jim, you are not a hoarder, you are a pack rat. A pack rat keeps things that will be usefull later. A hoarder saves everything.

[@flyintrain]

Maybe have a separate video that is longer and can utilize the content without changing the existing video. Lots of great information.

[@jetskijim007]

Right on! Thank you for that. I like that better.

[@christianchaidez1434]

@@jetskijim007 how did you plug the holes in the bottom? You put screws?