Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
Not yet, I hope to try it out very soon!
Freestyle FV-PRO Flatwater Shenanigans
- Thread starter Yami-Rider
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N3vrSat1sfied
Military Member
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
Im riding today! Hurry up Dusty!
Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
First run went pretty well, almost completely broke-in. Overall I like the ski, but it'll take some getting used to coming from a rec ski.
DAG
Yes, my balls tickled from that landing
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
holey chit was this your first AM build? You are putting the rest of us to shame. Impeccable!
Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
I've owned 2 footrockets prior to this ski.
- Location
- Long Island
Its probably those goofy handlebars hahahah. Bro what are you doing, get some flat bars already and ride that ski like its meant to be ridden
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Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
Been running riser bars for years, I like them 
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.I’ve tried to tell him. He won’t listen to me. Says straight bars are uncomfortable lol
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- Location
- Long Island
They aren't even regular riser bars, they have sweep to them right? AND skulls!!! Hahaha
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Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
The skulls matched my last ski well lol. Yep, they sweep up and back, they are custom made bars. I have some new rrp non riser bars on the shelf, but for now plan to run these.
Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
Went for a second run yesterday, 80F weather was nice. I have 1 hour run time on the engine, about 6 gallons of fuel. I'm liking the ski more already, just need tray time. I ran into a few issues already, figured as much lol.
The brand new thrust tank gasket has already swollen and now is leaking fuel, guess I'll have to cut my own.
My front airbox rubbed the hood, so for a quick fix, I melted it and smashed it down, I'll probably make a custom one out of carbon fiber.
My midshaft is getting hot, I think it's because my driveshaft is bent about 1/32" or less, I was hoping it would be fine till next winter, but I guess not, so got new shaft coming from maniac.
The brand new thrust tank gasket has already swollen and now is leaking fuel, guess I'll have to cut my own.
My front airbox rubbed the hood, so for a quick fix, I melted it and smashed it down, I'll probably make a custom one out of carbon fiber.
My midshaft is getting hot, I think it's because my driveshaft is bent about 1/32" or less, I was hoping it would be fine till next winter, but I guess not, so got new shaft coming from maniac.
Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
Pulled engine and pump Saturday, replaced bent driveshaft and rode Sunday, my midshaft is no longer getting hot
1.5 hours on the clock so far, each time I ride this thing, the more I like it, pretty much have flatwater 360 figured out, need to get the motor dialed in a little better and move on to flatwater flip.
1.5 hours on the clock so far, each time I ride this thing, the more I like it, pretty much have flatwater 360 figured out, need to get the motor dialed in a little better and move on to flatwater flip.
Good deal on figuring that out. So how warm does it get with a straight shaft?Pulled engine and pump Saturday, replaced bent driveshaft and rode Sunday, my midshaft is no longer getting hot
1.5 hours on the clock so far, each time I ride this thing, the more I like it, pretty much have flatwater 360 figured out, need to get the motor dialed in a little better and move on to flatwater flip.
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Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
Didn't have my temp gun with me, but it was a little cooler then the crank shaft, id guess about 10F cooler.
DAG
Yes, my balls tickled from that landing
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
did you notice a difference in vibration replacing the shaft?
Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
No difference in viberation, shaft was only bent by .020". After idle, it's pretty smooth like most skis.
I touched the midshaft itself. Be careful checking it, mine was 180F with bent shaft.
Yami-Rider
TigerCraft FV-PRO
- Location
- Texoma
Forgot I did take some photos.
Can see where the splines made marks in one spot of my new midshaft.
Also installed a stubby cone, need all the bottom end I can get!
Can see where the splines made marks in one spot of my new midshaft.
Also installed a stubby cone, need all the bottom end I can get!