Emerald Fuel-up Log
2001 Kawasaki W650
Property of chukcha14.
Added Jul 20 2023
Showing all fuel-ups and notes
Mar 9 2024
Installed the IKON shocks. Cleaned the air filter in a kerosene bath, then soaked in simple green then rinsed with warm water. Dried completely. Soaked in SAE 30 oil and carefully pressed the excess oil out with paper towels and installed it back in the bike. Checked the service fuel level in the carburetors - all within spec. Adjusted the idle screws to ~2.1/4 turns out. Bike starts and warm up much happier and faster, but it’s still lean and it takes a long time to warm it up. I’ll leave it like that for now.
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30,534
Added by chukcha14 on Mar 9 2024 at 10:33 am
Feb 24 2024
I mounted the fork legs this week and mounted the headlight that I cleaned from rust and painted. Ordered IKON Basix shocks with proper springs for my weight. Disassembled the steering stem and lubed both bearings. The lower grease seal is broken, I have it, but I decided not to replace it as I don’t have the right tool to remove the lower bearing. I am afraid to damage the lower bearing. I’m planning to buy a new lower bearing and replace everything then. Reassembled and mounted fairings and carbs. Charged the battery. Started the engine first time since December. The engine started with choke and ran only on choke for about 4minutes. When I turned off the choke the engine stalled. This indicates a very lean idle mixture even though the idle screws are at 2.1/8 turns out which is the factory default setting. I’m installing the new rear hub rubber dampers and reinstalling the rear wheel. After that, I need to check the level of fuel in the carbs to make sure the floats are at correct level. Will check for vacuum leaks too, before touching the idle screws. Need to align the forks and then proceed to replacing to the last step which is to replace the bearings and oil seals in the front wheel hub. Whew
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30,468
Added by chukcha14 on Feb 24 2024 at 12:37 pm
Feb 12 2024
I filled the fork legs with 15W fork oil, reassembled and torqued the fork legs. I also completely disassembled the carburetor for cleaning. As I was working on it I discovered that the idle fuel screw on the second cylinder was screwed in too tight, so it was leaning the mix while the idle fuel screw on the first cylinder was too loose thus it was making the idle mixture too rich. This explains the difference in the spark plugs. The first plug was more sooty while the second plug looked lean. The float needles were bad and need to be replaced. Float position was wrong on cylinder 2 and it was too rich. That explains the fuel oil puddle in the airbox. I cleaned the airbox and adjusted the float position and idle screws to 2.5 turns each (should be 2.1/8 turns in the service manual). I made it a bit richer just to see how it runs and I’ll decrease it later. Waiting for new o-ring for the steering stem and new float valve and idle screw o-rings from China. Waiting for bearing puller from China. The bike is still disassembled.
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30,468
Added by chukcha14 on Feb 12 2024 at 3:21 am
Jan 27 2024
Fully disassembled both fork legs and drained old 10w oil. There was 400ml in each leg. The old oil was completely used up and black tar like substance with a ton of metal shavings in it. The previous owner did change the fork oil a long time ago; no one knows then (I know this, because one spacer washer was installed incorrectly), but I don’t think anyone actually disassembled the fork legs fully. The upper bushings were completely used up to the brass. The lower bushings are fine. I replaced: All 4 bushings, 2 Oil seals (oil seal covers were still ok), 2 OEM springs (I installed RaceTech 0.85kg/cm stiffer forks) Cleaned everything with kerosene. I also disassembled the front light and discovered that the inside of the chrome fairing around the headlight was rusty in several areas. I disassembled it, cleaned, scrubbed the rust away and carefully painted with Rustoleum paint to prevent further rust. In addition, I disassembled the top of the steering stem to find a completely dry upper bearing. I didn’t have the necessary equipment to remove the stem completely and inspect the lower bearing, but I suspect it is very dry too. I sprayed some chain grease onto the top bearing and reassembled everything. Painted all paint chips on frame and steering area with black Rustoleum paint.
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30,470
Added by chukcha14 on Jan 27 2024 at 6:19 pm
Jan 8 2024
Did a compression check. 165psi in both cylinders. According to the manual the usable range is 119psi to 185psi. This means that the engine used up only 1/3 of its potential after 49,000km. After 23 years, are you kidding!? Extremely good results! Did oil and filter change. Struggled to remove the filter. Poured in Motorex 20w-50 semi-synthetic HD oil. $25 for 3L oil (got it on sale) $10 for Fram filter $28 wasted on various tools to remove the stuck oil filter. $2 for crush washers $32 for compression checking kit on Aliexpress.
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30,468
Added by chukcha14 on Jan 8 2024 at 7:45 pm
Jan 6 2024
Took off my fenders for an inspection. Cleaned them with water. Then cleaned them with Lysol toilet bowl cleaner (contains phosphoric acid that obliterates rust). This removed most of the rust underneath the fenders. Painted hard to reach areas with Rustoleum paint and then when dry I applied the undercoating. Discovered oil in the air-box. Going to clean the airbox and carb last.
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30,470
Added by chukcha14 on Jan 6 2024 at 2:41 am
Dec 27 2023
Drained the fuel from tank and carbs. Flushed the residue from the bottom of the fuel tank. Replaced fuel cap rubber o-rings. Added 330ml of motor oil in the tank for the winter. Cleaned the fuel petcock. Inspected the spark plugs. Cleaned them from soot. Fixed gap. Did valve check. All shims are well within spec. Inspected, cleaned and put fresh grease in the swing arm pivot. Replaced the oil seals on swingarm bearings. Cleaned the swingarm and painted the rusty spots. Cleaned connections of cables and lubricated them with grease. Rewired connections to prevent water related short circuits. Cleaned/lubbed ground connection to the frame. Spray painted over rusty spots on frame and under the tank. Applied proper torque to all nuts and bolts strictly as per manual
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30,470
Added by chukcha14 on Dec 27 2023 at 3:38 am
Dec 4 2023
Trip to Mission. Last trip of the 2023 season. Filled up just enough to get home. Note about the current state of the bike: The bike starts fine with choke even with kickstart. Bike idles unevenly lately when cold. Probably due to ethanol deposits in the carbs or dirty spark plug in one of the cylinders. Once warmed up it rides well and picks up speed fast enough. I rode one extra thousand kilometres on this oil because I wanted to combine end of season with regular maintenance interval. I ordered new bearings for the front wheels and swing arm along with new rubber seals. The tires grip was satisfactory in wet and dry conditions even for 24 year old tires. Bike will have the carbs cleaned, valve check, front bearings replaced, swing arm serviced and painted, front steering stem lubed, front fork serviced and oem .65kg/mm springs replaced with .90kg/mm springs with new bushings and fresh 15w oil.
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30,470
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0.853
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CA$5.86
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CA$5.00
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0.0
Added by chukcha14 on Dec 4 2023 at 8:42 pm · partial
Nov 19 2023
Washed bike. Added Seafoam to the engine oil. Cleaned and lubed the chain with gear oil. Riding in 5C weather.
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30,316
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3.188
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CA$6.50
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CA$20.73
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46.6
Added by chukcha14 on Nov 19 2023 at 11:34 pm
Nov 9 2023
Cleaned bike. A lot of wet riding in cold weather. Wiped chrome with kerosene for protection. Cleaned and oiled chain with gear oil.
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30,168
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2.233
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CA$6.73
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CA$15.03
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54.5
Added by chukcha14 on Nov 9 2023 at 1:55 pm
Nov 5 2023
Abbotsford trip
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30,046
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2.297
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CA$5.86
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CA$13.47
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53.0
Added by chukcha14 on Nov 5 2023 at 11:48 pm
Oiled chain
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29,924
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3.474
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CA$6.54
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CA$22.74
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0.0
Added by chukcha14 on Nov 5 2023 at 11:46 pm · missed
Oct 25 2023
Normal riding in ~12C temperature. As the temperature is getting lower more gas is consumed. I was also riding with choke a little more this time because I did not have enough time to wait for the engine to warm up.
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29,746
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3.322
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CA$6.66
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CA$22.12
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51.3
Added by chukcha14 on Oct 25 2023 at 8:43 pm
Oct 16 2023
Cleaned the wheel bearings and packed with new grease. Front wheel bearings have water damage and need to be replaced. Cleaned the rear drum break with compressed air and chased the threads on all bolts and cleaned with kerosene. Oiled chain with gear oil.
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29,576
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3.120
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CA$6.66
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CA$20.78
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54.0
Added by chukcha14 on Oct 16 2023 at 1:08 pm
Oct 8 2023
Harrison Hotsprings ride. With Seafoam in the tank I have it the Italian tune up. The engine is super smooth now and after 2 seafoam treatment everything is cleaner inside. I can feel more power.
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29,408
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1.860
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CA$6.54
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CA$12.17
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61.1
Added by chukcha14 on Oct 8 2023 at 8:28 pm
Using Seafoam fuel treatment one more time.
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29,294
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2.319
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CA$6.43
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CA$14.91
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56.0
Added by chukcha14 on Oct 8 2023 at 8:23 pm
Oct 7 2023
Approximate number of litres. Filling from gerry can. Cleaned fuel system with Seafoam. Bike runs smoothly.
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29,164
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2.642
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CA$7.04
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CA$18.60
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0.0
Added by chukcha14 on Oct 7 2023 at 12:31 am · missed
Oct 1 2023
Approximate measurement as I’m pouring from the Gerry can. Finally saw the need to clean the chain. IPone chain lube lasted for 2000km! This bike’s chain is well protected from the elements and mainly accumulating fine dust. The orings looked quite moist all the time. Even when I decided to clean the chain the orings still looked moist, but over all the chain looked dirty enough. Cleaned thoroughly with a toothbrush dipped in kerosene until it was spotless and shiny ✨ ; dried and lubed with gear oil.
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29,022
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2.378
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CA$6.31
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CA$15.00
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55.7
Added by chukcha14 on Oct 1 2023 at 10:02 pm
Approximate measurement as I’m filling up from Canister. (9.4L one)
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28,889
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2.378
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CA$6.31
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CA$15.00
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52.5
Added by chukcha14 on Oct 1 2023 at 9:08 pm
Sep 25 2023
On the way back from Oyster run. Mostly Hwy.
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28,765
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1.184
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CA$6.12
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CA$7.25
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59.8
Added by chukcha14 on Sep 25 2023 at 2:49 pm
On the way to Oyster Run
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28,694
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1.937
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CA$6.71
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CA$13.00
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58.7
Added by chukcha14 on Sep 25 2023 at 2:47 pm
Sep 23 2023
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28,580
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2.701
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CA$7.57
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CA$20.44
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55.0
Added by chukcha14 on Sep 23 2023 at 1:20 am
Sep 18 2023
Ride to Squamish
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28,431
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1.449
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CA$7.15
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CA$10.36
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57.0
Added by chukcha14 on Sep 18 2023 at 2:02 pm
Sep 17 2023
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28,349
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1.461
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CA$7.35
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CA$10.74
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51.5
Added by chukcha14 on Sep 17 2023 at 6:45 pm
Sep 12 2023
Replaced the rear motor mounts. Much less vibrations now. Point Roberts, Chevron.
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28,274
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1.063
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CA$7.15
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CA$7.60
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59.6
Added by chukcha14 on Sep 12 2023 at 8:46 pm
Sep 11 2023
Changed the mounting bushings on shocks and grommets and bolts on air box side covers.
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28,210
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2.378
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CA$6.50
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CA$15.44
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67.4
Added by chukcha14 on Sep 11 2023 at 12:39 am
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28,050
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2.378
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CA$6.31
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CA$15.00
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0.0
Added by chukcha14 on Sep 11 2023 at 12:37 am · partial missed
Sep 2 2023
Installed new front motor mounts. Oiled the chain. Replaced the air filter elements to brand new ones as the old ones had holes in the foam.
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27,922
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2.439
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CA$7.15
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CA$17.44
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54.3
Added by chukcha14 on Sep 2 2023 at 11:43 am
Aug 28 2023
Premium no ethanol. Cleaned and oiled chain with iPone grease. Installed a proper bolt for the chain guard. Installed a missing bolt in the front sprocket cover. Replaced broken rubber grommets under the dash and rear light.
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27,790
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2.806
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CA$8.63
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CA$24.21
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54.5
Added by chukcha14 on Aug 28 2023 at 12:42 am
Aug 22 2023
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27,637
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3.195
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CA$7.64
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CA$24.42
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49.6
Added by chukcha14 on Aug 22 2023 at 6:14 pm
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