Hero3+silver fx1 sank

[Fx1 Love/SJ Love AZ]

I am learning fountains, I usually fall off after a 3-4 second fountain but this time I balanced alittle too well and just didnt know how to let off the gas and it went down. I just happene to turn the new gopro on and when I got the sunk ski back, my buddy didnt stop filming and it made for a pretty epic time haha catching the natural reactions are hilarious but you will be dissapointed if your expecting me to freak out haha. Skip to 6min if you don't want to watch a bunch of riding, the video is pretty long. I just met that kid in the Kawasaki literally just out on the lake then haha so just shows how standup guys always look out, he was paying attention and it saved my arse haha.

 

[Tyrant1919]

Got it started pretty quick.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

I would definitely suggest that any time a ski's engine bay fills up that much that you remove the plugs before trying to crank it over. It's nice to see someone help you out and that you got the ski going super quick. Where is this in AZ?

 

[special fx]

I would definitely suggest that any time a ski's engine bay fills up that much that you remove the plugs before trying to crank it over.

Yeah, great way to bend a rod!

 

[jaxrider]

might need to install a bilge pump

 

[swapmeet]

might need to install a bilge pump

Might? LMAO... Might want to install TWO.


Little disappointed though, when I see the word "sank" I want full submersion. Go for the gold next time!!!

JK JK

Kinda makes me miss a stock ish FX1.

 

[hornedogg79]

Nice! Cover up the front and top breather holes on your hood with some tape or something. That'll keep a lot of water out.

 

[zimmy]

Awesome! If the engine is running and you aren't sucking air, you are sucking water into the engine bay for sure! Glad she didn't go to the bottom!

 

[Fx1 Love/SJ Love AZ]

I have a bilge pump but I didn't have epoxy to glue the bilge permanently into the basket and the basket in the bottom of the hull. I've had it held with silicone before and got back to shore to a full ski with a bilge floating around haha. Definitely not doing too much fountains without a bilge anymore but I definitely love my fx1 and how dry it normally stays. I was riding saguaro lake. Dirty lake out here compared to the others but it's a short drive for me. I definitely knew it was hydro locked but I was hoping that wasn't the case. I did have to drain a gallon or so of water out of my gas tank though after that ride.

 

[Fx1 Love/SJ Love AZ]

The only breather holes on my fx1 hood are on top by the sides by the extinguisher holder no holes in the front like my SJ had. My hoodlatch disappeared as well so the hood had a small bit of play in the front and let water in faster than I was ready for haha. I did order the cold fusion replacement. I'm hoping to get it put on so I can ride tomorrow for sure.

 

[hornedogg79]

The only breather holes on my fx1 hood are on top by the sides by the extinguisher holder no holes in the front like my SJ had.

How bout these?

 

[iangdesign]

Yeah if you are going to do fountains Robert you need 2 bilge pumps to evacuate that water asasp. Or and 800-1000 gph Rule. I tried a while back and nearly sank my SN. Water was getting into the carb and was just barely able to start it. It took a good 5-6 minutes to evacuate all the water. Glad you got it going so quickly bud. I hope you rode it out for a bit to get all the water out of the engine.

 

[Fx1 Love/SJ Love AZ]

HI meant the tubes to the motor are blocked off, my breathers touch nearly the top of my hood and are secured in. Definitely holes there but they don't just funnel water in. The holes in the back release the water out while still slowing the ski to breathe. I figure the dual bilge is for this reason really cause how often do you just ride the ski underwater for 10seconds or so. Definitely need the bilge but if it was taking on water doing anything besides fountains I'd plug the front, otherwise that's messed up starving the engine for no reason.

 

[hornedogg79]

Just trying to help. Sounds like you got it figured out. Here's a modified stock fx1 hood and a WDK hood. Both have only rear holes and have supplied air to much larger engines.

Best way to fix a water intrusion problem is to prevent it from coming in 1st.... Pump n dump 2nd.. Bilge pumps will help for sure. Or just run a garden hose up your pole and suck on it while you ride. Peace!

 

[MikeyB]

Or just run a garden hose up your pole and suck on it while you ride. Peace!

Lmao!!!!


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[Fx1 Love/SJ Love AZ]

What happened after I got it running is I noticed it went back into dieing out so I pulled it onto the shore again and drained about 1 gallon of water out of the tank and the remaining gas and put fresh fuel and rode again for a good 2 hours. I went to my ski this morning before work, touched the start button and fires right up. Pulling the cylinders off anyways for porting and high comp head with girdle kit so I anything looks suspect ill change it out without hesitation. This is the first motor I built and I don't think I'm going to like the 760 I'm almost done building quite as much. I got radared at 50mph and that's right where I was hoping I'd eventually get to. Time I get the footstrap on and grow some nuggets!

 

[Fx1 Love/SJ Love AZ]

Yea I obviously am newish to riding and haven't tried it myself but if it's still able to get the air it needs then itd probably stay bone dry in there I just don't have the grassing experience and would rather be careful than duct tape it. When I don't fountain it's dry in there for sure. I wish I had the skills and money to glass and I'd definitely do it.

 

[Fx1 Love/SJ Love AZ]

Just trying to help. Sounds like you got it figured out. Here's a modified stock fx1 hood and a WDK hood. Both have only rear holes and have supplied air to much larger engines.

Best way to fix a water intrusion problem is to prevent it from coming in 1st.... Pump n dump 2nd.. Bilge pumps will help for sure. Or just run a garden hose up your pole and suck on it while you ride. Peace!

What is done to the holes on the front of the stock hood. I see the liner and tubes were changed too but I was thinking that the breather tubes being so high into the hood keep the water out. I wouldn't want to mod my liner but I'd take your advice on the front holes.

 

[hornedogg79]

One of the best old school fx1 riders I've ever witnessed had his front and top holes covered with clear packing tape. His hood liner was reenforced with piece of lexan glued to the plastic. He would sub and disappear til the water went calm.... Pop up and do it again. The front holes could be left open i guess but I would for sure cover those top holes by the fire extinguisher. They let way to much water in for freestyle. Tape em up and give it a try.

 

[Fx1 Love/SJ Love AZ]

One of the best old school fx1 riders I've ever witnessed had his front and top holes covered with clear packing tape. His hood liner was reenforced with piece of lexan glued to the plastic. He would sub and disappear til the water went calm.... Pop up and do it again. The front holes could be left open i guess but I would for sure cover those top holes by the fire extinguisher. They let way to much water in for freestyle. Tape em up and give it a try.

Your totally right on that I was thinking the front lets the water in but ofcourse the holes on the top that pour right into the breather tubes. Ill tape the holes and see how it works out and probably end up having someone teach me how to do a permanent cover up with glass. Thanks for the advice it will be obnoxious when it doesn't let water in and I can fountain all day without sinking. My girlfriend took initiative to keeping my hood on