Bulb primer = bummer
- Thread starter tor*p*do
- Start date
stanton
High on jetskis.
- Location
- atascadero,ca
fkin lame!
my primer started leaking after a few months and last weekend i broke the knob clean off.
i was going to upgrade to the bulb too but now im screwed!
my primer started leaking after a few months and last weekend i broke the knob clean off.
i was going to upgrade to the bulb too but now im screwed!
Boris
The Good Old Days
- Location
- The surf-less coast
Never saw the need for a choke or primer. Guess I'm lucky not to have long winters.
DAG
Yes, my balls tickled from that landing
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
which bubble did you get?
i'v had my JSS bubble primer ever since i bought my ski, and who knows how long it was on their before. I must pump it 15-30 times when i ride and it stalls out. (not all at once of course)
PS: Try cutting your finger nails
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i'v had my JSS bubble primer ever since i bought my ski, and who knows how long it was on their before. I must pump it 15-30 times when i ride and it stalls out. (not all at once of course)
PS: Try cutting your finger nails
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BruceSki
Formerly Motoman25
- Location
- Long Island
ive got a jss one and it looks like its starting to dry rot and crack... its been on there since the winter...
i guess they have a short lifespan... but at least you cant stomp them off like the plunger type... ive broken too many of those
i guess they have a short lifespan... but at least you cant stomp them off like the plunger type... ive broken too many of those
Mark44
Katie's Boss
- Location
- 100% one place
Mine is under the hood and so fare has lasted 3 years.
I think the sun UV rays eats up the bulb and I have searched the net for a replacement but have turned up nothing to replace this type.
Mark44
I think the sun UV rays eats up the bulb and I have searched the net for a replacement but have turned up nothing to replace this type.
Mark44
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Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
One incident is going to change your mind??
I have been running one on my SXR since 2004, yeah, some cracks are starting to show, but no leaks. It has lasted longer than any plunger primier - usually only get about a year out of those.
DAG
Yes, my balls tickled from that landing
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
ding ding ding,, mine is also as high up as possible, the hood intake covers shields it from the sun. Mine has lasted at least 2.5 years since i'v had it. and it was not new when i got it. :biggrin:
- Location
- Near Seattle WA
Bulb primers
They usually last 1-2 years. $15.00 for a replacement is better than waiting for your shin to heal after gouging it on the conventional primer pump.. I have plenty of both syles in stock! wcc@watcon.com
They usually last 1-2 years. $15.00 for a replacement is better than waiting for your shin to heal after gouging it on the conventional primer pump.. I have plenty of both syles in stock! wcc@watcon.com
pjsrider
PJS VIPER RIDER
- Location
- Central Florida
What goes wrong with the plunger type? Me and my dad have had them on two ski's for about 5 years and no problems. One tends to leak a little fuel when you pump it, but it doesnt do it all the time.
Jay
Jay
Mark44
Katie's Boss
- Location
- 100% one place
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
They leak and spray fuel everywhere or they just dont pump at all.
wydopen
onthepipe
- Location
- Goleta the Goodland
yea i gave up on primers..i need to put one on my couch though..those 1200's can be a pain to start when they are cold
aranka
usually drunk
- Location
- Detroit River MI
i just cover the f/a with my hand while starting. that works great and as long as your fuel lines are tight the ski will stay primed for at LEAST a few hours.
The biggest issue I have with the plunger style is the plunger gets snapped off. Either by kicking it or the handpole limit rope catching it, etc.