Intake Grate Help.

[mikidymac]

So I need some help. I have 3 grates and 2 skis and need help with what one for what ski.

Left to right. R&D, R&D, Jet Dynamics.
Skis are Stock 91’ SN 650.
01’ RN w/ ADA head and B Pipe

 

[Big Kahuna]

Just try each. None of us can tell you. Personal preference.

 

[Harbor]

^^^^^ agreed! But That one On the right, jet dynamics with that large/tall center beam made my SJ ride Squirrley... rode nice with the one you have in center of pic

 

[Vortex]

Try the jet Dynamics on the round nose

 

[mikidymac]

Thanks. I was thinking the middle one on the 650 SN just because the scoop is much smaller than the other two.

Probably try the two outer ones on the RN.

 

[Baja 252]

^^^^^ agreed! But That one On the right, jet dynamics with that large/tall center beam made my SJ ride Squirrley... rode nice with the one you have in center of pic

X2

 

[TheBuzzard]

the center one is best if you are looking for straight line wfo stability on smooth water and you don't have a mag pump, but if you want max hook up in choppy /rough water where getting squirrely happens anyway, the JD is best.
not a fan of the old R&D on the left. I had the un supported top scoop break off, hit and unscrew the prop, shove the driveshaft forward and bust motor mounts and knock a hole in the pump cavity where it lodged. that was on an X2 15 years ago, but I never liked those since.

 

[pineapple]

This is good info, I just bought the JD for my square and can't wait to test it out for the first time

 

[mikidymac]

the center one is best if you are looking for straight line wfo stability on smooth water and you don't have a mag pump, but if you want max hook up in choppy /rough water where getting squirrely happens anyway, the JD is best.
not a fan of the old R&D on the left. I had the un supported top scoop break off, hit and unscrew the prop, shove the driveshaft forward and bust motor mounts and knock a hole in the pump cavity where it lodged. that was on an X2 15 years ago, but I never liked those since.

So out of the middle R&D and the Jet Dynamic which ski of mine would you put which one on?

The SN will have a stock 650 with milled head and a novice 16 year old on it and a loaner for friends.

The RN will be my ski with Yamanube DIY porting ADA head and B Pipe.

Both will be ridden 80% at lakes and 20% at Pismo.

 

[Kawy750]

Try em all. It takes 5min with a 10mm socket to swap.