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  1. The Penguin

    Custom/Hybrid How much would it cost to reproduce one carbon version of my hull.

    yeah, like mods aren't supposed to have opinions either?
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    Other need to rebuild a yamaha xl 800 motor,looking for any tips

    yep, and the cylinder was beautiful when they sent it back.
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    Other need to rebuild a yamaha xl 800 motor,looking for any tips

    actually, they weren't too bad to get to with the engine in the ski. Just have to take off the whole airbox. this one is same situation - boss's ski. I'm not sure if he was riding it, or his son was when it died. he had taken it to a "mechanic" about a week before to have the carbs reworked. I...
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    Other need to rebuild a yamaha xl 800 motor,looking for any tips

    I'm rebuilding one right now myself - 2001 XL800 You can get the cylinder re-coated with Nikasil by Millenium Technologies. Should cost about $250 - it was cheaper for me to get it coated and buy a new piston than it was to buy a used cylinder/piston from someone parting out. a tip from a...
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    Other Help needed - 66E assembly

    i got a washer out just now - was stuck to the back side of the crank web. I wonder if the other one is still there? the piston was chewed to hell (but no other apparent damage to the head or cases) when I took it apart - so I wonder if that is what destroyed the piston & cylinder wall.
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    Other Help needed - 66E assembly

    oh, a wiseguy?
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    Other Help needed - 66E assembly

    Finally got all the parts in to reassemble the XL800 for my boss, but ran across a problem this morning. There's a washer that goes on either side of the wrist pin bearing. When I broke down the rear cylinder, I did not see the washers so I assumed they were missing/destroyed. Today, I broke...
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    Surfriding Hurricane Emily...Whos riding and where?

    Suzi scared Emily away.
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    Other Do you name your jet ski?

    SN = Kitty Whoopass RN = Madison big friggen 3 seat couch = poo-laris
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    Other Do you name your jet ski?

    that's Moondance's other nickname.
  11. The Penguin

    Surfriding Tote

    get this one if you'll need to load by yourself: http://www.atlanticjetsport.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=575
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    Surfriding Why don't Trim cables last?!?!

    is there anyone that can cut a bad section off a trim cable and re-crimp an end on it?
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    Other Houston TX?

    I sent him an email, I'll let you know if it's available.
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    Super Jet 1992 waverunner info please

    for $375, I'd buy it and give to my BIL so he can keep it at the lakehouse for the kids to play on...then they'll stop buggin me to take them for rides.
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    Other Houston TX?

    if yer lookin to buy a house - you'll want to talk to my mom about a mortgage. She'll take very good care of you. oh, and I have a friend that might have a rent house right in the JV area. I know his most recent tenant just moved out and I think he's looking for someone else.
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    Freestyle Need Help

    I don't recall Boober having a username here...but I could be wrong.
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    Other What is the funniest thing a non-stand up person has said to you?

    she's a superfreak, superfreak, she's super freakyyyoooooow!
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    Super Jet What Factory Pipe is this?

    "ringworm" may be the factory applied coating bubbling up and peeling.
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    Dave Ramsey, debt, credit cards, retirement, etc

    oops, sorry - yes, I forgot to include "not for the better"
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    Dave Ramsey, debt, credit cards, retirement, etc

    It probably has more to do with the fact that the credit market has tightened, and the type of loan your father was looking for either does not exist - or the broker he used does not have access to a lender that provides that product. the mortgage business has change A LOT in the last few years...
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