Other Help Stop Noobism!

[ajmps1]

if shes hot yeas its a two seater, jump in the front of the tray and hold on

 

[JetManiac]

running ANY sea-doo for more than 5 minutes will cause SOMETHING to break.

Almost fell out of my chair laughing!!

- superjet impellers are reverse threaded
- the one-way valve on the gas tank should let air IN, but not let fumes OUT.
- if running the ski on the trailer, and it gets a lean run-away (revs to the moon), then the best way to kill it is to press AND HOLD the stop button WHILE AT THE SAME TIME keeping the throttle pulled wide open
- if running an ADA head, make sure the head and girdle bolts are torqued properly...and check them periodically
- foam doesn't help the ski float...but it stops it from sinking. Yes, that makes sense.
- scuppers leak
- is the fuel filter IN THE CARB clean?
- bilge lines, whether stock siphon or electric pump, should have a high loop in them that goes above the waterline and outlet.
- stock heads use "H" plugs, ADA and most other aftermarket heads use "E" plugs
- if the ski is porpoising, you need to ride more
- Blowsion is ridiculously expensive, buy someplace else
- yes, you should put a pipe on it
- adjusting carbs is more than turning screws. After mods, expect to have to change jets and perhaps adjust pop-off pressure. Test the pop-off pressure.
- if you need to crank a superjet engine with plugs out/disconnected, hold the stop button while pressing the start button. This stops the spark to the plugs (and can save certain ignitions / coils)
- read the TECH FAQ section of this site
- if you swamp your engine (full of water), then pull plugs, tip it over, and crank til no more water comes out. Dry plugs, get it running ASAP, and RIDE IT hard for at least 20 minutes. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW.

Some great advice here.

 

[RivMan]

ALWAYS open your hood to vent fumes / check out the motor before you ride! I would have blew my hood off yesterday if I didn't do that!

-Rob

 

[aramis]

- after you get home, unlock the hood latch and rest the hood up on it so the engine compartment doesn't get condensation.

- store the ski with the lanyard installed to make the internal rubber bellows last longer.

 

[aramis]

Thank you this is great HELPFUL information
But can you school me on what a scupper is? I know I know I am a noob but gotta start somewhere
Thanks again for the help

water will get into the engine bay, no questions asked. So, to get it out / keep it out:
- stock: siphon bilge draws it out through the pump...and/or:
- aftermarket: install an electric bilge pump...and/or:
- aftermarket: install a scupper valve

A scupper valve is a flap at the back of the ski, attached to the end of a pipe the runs from the bilge right out the back. Typically installed on the left side of the back, kind of mirroring the exhaust outlet. This valve flap is supposed to be held closed when the ski is just floating by the water pressure on the outside. When riding, the scupper flap is basically out of the water and therefore any water in the bilge can fly down the pipe and out the back by lifting the flapper valve.

 

[baxt3r]

A scupper valve is a flap at the back of the ski, attached to the end of a pipe the runs from the bilge right out the back. Typically installed on the left side of the back, kind of mirroring the exhaust outlet. This valve flap is supposed to be held closed when the ski is just floating by the water pressure on the outside. When riding, the scupper flap is basically out of the water and therefore any water in the bilge can fly down the pipe and out the back by lifting the flapper valve.

This is how it works in theory.


Adding to one post that said don't ride too close, don't ride directly behind anyone either. If they fall, you just ran them over.

 

[Josh.Fear]

thanks everyone great advice so far! keep it coming I have lots to learn!

 

[Josh.Fear]

When I ride my pole feels heavy, like I'm pulling it up to ride. Is this something that will just come with more riding or is there a spring or something that may need replacing?

 

[slamb33]

there is a spring that may need to be replaced, or may not be installed.

 

[PWCSAR]

And I'll second the don't let people ride your ski, unless it's a backup boat just for them to break: They will!!!!

 

[Josh.Fear]

Where do you guys like to get your parts from?

 

[bobob729]

jetmaniac for parts

 

[subhard]

Don't try to flat water backflip anything unless you have at least $10k to blow. Wont happen. Sorry

 

[Scraggly]

Don't try to Flatwater backflip anything unless you have at least $10k to blow. Wont happen. Sorry

Fixed

 

[ajmps1]

that sounds like a dare:stooges:

 

[Josh.Fear]

Don't try to flat water backflip anything unless you have at least $10k to blow. Wont happen. Sorry

No worries with that I'm afraid to flat water turn as it is lol compete NOOB

 

[NorCalSJ]

No worries with that I'm afraid to flat water turn as it is lol compete NOOB

Trade in for a couch, much easier to flatwater turn lol

 

[RedTurboMr2]

Trade in for a couch, much easier to flatwater turn lol

Don't listen to this guy, couches suck lol. Keep your turns wide at first and keep practicing, you'll be turning like a pro in no time

 

[stefan]

If your ski startes and revs but dont run right i the water, take the hood off and try again. You may have and exhaust leek

 

[aramis]

here's another nugget for today:

- there is no such thing as a "front" or "rear" spark plug wire. The wires can be swapped. Both spark plugs fire at the same time, twice per rev, since the Superjet ignition only has one coil.