- Location
- Houston, TX
I suppose the bolt might be at an angle.
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First time build - FX-1
- Thread starter makejetskiinggreatagain
- Start date
makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
Ya that would work I fix the issue of modifying everything but the whole foothold would then be angled. I know you know what I'm talking about when I say that but in case anyone else is following this and is confused here is another drawing
- Location
- Houston, TX
Gotcha. Seems like the answer can be found with a 3" cut off wheel and a bit of cursing RRP for the design.
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makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
Haha exactly
- Location
- Milton, Florida
Brandon I would really recommend just going with "normal" footholds. You can get sweet ones that fit the fx1 with no hassle for 70 bucks. I'll help you with the install, not hard at all. Plus let's ride boyd saturday. I shortened my pole 3" and put a new prop in.
makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
I don't like the way normal footholds make your feet angle out. Maybe it's just because the only holds I have used were set up for other people but they also always seem to be in the wrong place for me. I figured if i installed traditional holds in a spot I didn't like I would be pissed and have to rip it all out and start over. These give me adjustability in case I change my mind on where I thought the best spot was. Btw, I'm riding at cherry creek Saturday. It's pretty far from you but if you are bored you should come down and ride. There are a few guys that said they would come out. If you decide to come make sure you go to the west side, not the east.
- Location
- amarillo ,tx
Cut the back end of theme out like there doing on the bot fixed footholds
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- Location
- Milton, Florida
My holds do not angle out, but some like eme do really bad. but your call. ill think about cherry creek. you should also shorten your pole, pretty easy I did it with the pole still on the ski.
makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
Inserts are glassed in. They aren't perfect but I'm happy with them.
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makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
Ok so im completely out of my epocy resin and I still have two holes in the hood to patch. The guy before me cut out two breather holes or whatever just under where the pole sits. it seems like a good way to sink my ski when I sub. I wish I could slap the previous owner..... anyway, I want to finish that tonight so I can spray primer tomorrow. Can I use this stuff from home depot or do you see any reason why not? http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-1-qt-All-Purpose-Fiberglass-Resin-20122/202077790
I also have evercoat formula 27 filler laying around that has never been opened. I know it would be thick but could I just use that as a thick epoxy over a layer of glass?
I also have evercoat formula 27 filler laying around that has never been opened. I know it would be thick but could I just use that as a thick epoxy over a layer of glass?
- Location
- Lake Orion
I used the exact same stuff on my FX1 build and it worked great and is still holding up great after 3 years
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makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
What do you guys think, is it worth glassing over those holes on the top? I guess since the hoods already have holes in them on the tray side it shouldn't make much of a difference. What do you guy think?
DannyF
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- Location
- miami,florida
I made a small stencil and put turf over mine. If you want to go the cheap and fast route
makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
Wait are those stock vents in my hood? The edges on mine are so ragged it looks hand cut to me
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makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
I think I'm just going to leave them as is and if I get too much water coming in I'll add a second bilge. Gotta move forward to try and get this done by Saturday.
- Location
- Milton, Florida
Yes they are stock, mine has them too but there are rubber pieces outlining them.
makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
That makes sense why mine look like crap lol.
- Location
- Houston, TX
If you need some epoxy I can ship you a small batch. Won't be until Thursday though. The resin at Home Depot is polyester resin, and cheap polyester resin at that. You can use it, but it forms a weaker mechanical bond than epoxy and tends to want to delaminate in areas with a lot of stress and flex. If you are just covering up some breather holes, it should be fine. Just rough sand the surface, clean it really well.
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makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
Thanks Nate! I appreciate the offer! I think I'll just leave it stock for now. I'm sure plenty of guys have subbed much deeper and more often than I will with the same vents. I just thought they were added vents. The last thing I want is to add additional ways for water to get in but since they are stock I'm not as worried anymore. Thanks again for the offer.
VXSXH20
Sionis Industries
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic
You can just put some thick duct tape. I know I know.. But hey it comes in colors and different wacky patterns now! over the holes up top or the front holes that are in the front of the hood near the handpole area. try running them open as if stock. Then if you feel too much water is forcing its way in.. tape it off, then based on what your preference is .... leave them open or close them off. just don't close them all up!