550sx Freeride Ski Video pics and build

Mark Gomez

is where the surf is
Location
Fullerton, CA
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Hey everyone I realize I haven't updated my ski's page in a very long time so I thought i would throw it in with the one video of how my ski sounds, along with the riding pictures from this last season.
The video was great quality yet brought down for youtube compression, so I realize the lettering isn't very easy to see (its a bit better in full screen), so heres the full run up of what is has now.
Mark Gomez’s 1994 Kawasaki FREERIDE 550sx

Max speed recorded 54mph

BODY
• Epoxy reinforced engine bay walls, and reinforced Nose.
• Jetlyne handle pole bracket reinforcing plate.
• Black Diamond cut Hydro Turf side rails
• Replaced the gas cap with the PJS Chrome Emblem to fill the hole.
• Nose reinforcement brackets
• "Beef it" handle pole reinforcement
• O degree Freestyle UMI bars W/ ODI beefy grips
• SXR lanyard start and stop Switch/ (Broken)
• Bilge On and off thumb switch right bellow the O/F switches
• Jet works quick steer plate
• Primer
• Hot Products Water Strainer
• Home made handle pole extension limiting rope
• Blowsion Hood straps for SXR
• Dakine wind surfing foot straps
• 1 Hr pre-ride Rear Hood modification

ENGINE/ELECTRICAL
• Advanced Timing
• OEM Cylinder/Pistons/Crank
• Ocean Pro Head -210-200lbs-
• Stage III ported & decked reed cylinder by former PJS technician
• PJS exhaust manifold
• PJS head and chrome pipe
• Jet Works water flow control valve
• Bad Bones reeds w/Reed cage spacer
• WestCoast Mikuni 44 intake manifold
• Jet Works 44mm Mikuni Black Jack carburetor
• Fly flame arrestor w/ water jacket
• MMF racing waterbox
• 5 Gal fuel tank
• Removed Rev. limiter
• Dual 500 GPH bilge pumps

PUMP
• 15 Skat-trak prop
• PJS top loader intake grate
• Ocean Pro extended pump vein bored nozzle
• Ocean Pro Ride plate
Update as of this post 9/13/07
-I am currently back in school to finish my Senior year and final wrestling season which will end around late Feb/early March.

- Had many Great runs this year with the Oceanside Sunday morning crew, including Ross Champion, Mike Serlin. John, Brad W., x2 Matt C, DJ, (Han Solo)Tom, and the Mayor himself Randy Lane. I lost spark towards the end of my last session of the season at Oceanside but got those final shots on the slide show throwing some big stabs.

-Pulled the engine out and have decided that 2 long loyal years of HEAVY USE on original 1994 pistons and seals has been well enough for the engine.

- So this is the Rebuild season I will completely strip the engine down make sure the crank is in good condition, reseal, boar for some fresh pistons, and get her all ready for another great spring/summer season.

And FYI Freeride is a VERY expensive hobby for a high schooler to have and self support. Holy crap yet like Ross said in The Addiction, it gets to a point where you do anything no matter how much money, just give me my parts!

I wouldn't Trade this for anything in the world

Thank you everybody for the support through any and all problems and good times.
Know I'm Just sitting back getting through school and saving up for all engine work.

Doing my part to promote the sports growth.
Thanks
-Mark
Fullerton, CA
 
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TB

NOTHING IS EVER PROMISED
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
nice man i like 550s thats what i first started on it had a pink and white paintjob nothin like yours thats a really sweet 550.

gotta love the neon...heres what scott aka wolf childs ski looked like before he painted it...ahh the day glow
 

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cattledog

EH TEAM RACING
Location
toronto canada
hey mark your myspace is real cool

i am 49 years old and have a mod 550 not as good as yours but a lot of good stuff i i bought it brand new and it is a great ski you have a great future ahead in this sport good luck. mario from canada once its in your blood thats it. i will be wave jumpping until i am 70
 
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