Super Jet I hate working on Skis!!

[OCD Solutions]

Why can't someone design a roller bag so we can check our skis like a guitar or a pair of snow skis?

The only thing better than christmas in Belize would be to have the skis there with you.

 

[sjetrider]

Hit up RMBCRACING I think is his name on here. Niel, I think he has a stocker square stashed in Belize.

 

[SuziQ]

I need to ride! But will be in Belize till Christmas.

Bum !!

Go here and do the drop (5th para down). I couldn't manage the time last visit! Ian is a really cool guy!!!

http://www.cavesbranch.com/adventures/caving.html

 

[chriselmore_1]

damn enzo! Belize! Must be alot of tvs breakin lately!

 

[ridethelip]

Somehow I find enough time to work on and build ski's that are not mine.My ski sits with a broken steering cable bad starter and bendix. My ski got knick named the rooster from the noise it made when starting.

 

[Waternut]

Somehow I find enough time to work on and build ski's that are not mine.My ski sits with a broken steering cable bad starter and bendix. My ski got knick named the rooster from the noise it made when starting.

I had that problem with my starter. I cleaned it up, greased the bearings, and buffed the comm on the motor. That lasted for a couple months and then it tanked completely.

 

[swapmeet]

I'm the guy that OCD mentioned first. Trying to have as much fun as possible without dropping a ton of dough.

Jetski's are a secondary hobby for me, but i'm learning that there are places that are worth spending some money, and other places where a little DIY love goes a long way. Especially in terms of learning. I hate carbs, but at least I have a (vaugely) general idea of what certian conditions mean.

 

[skinnyman]

Ride hard = wrenchin
I use the 2 season rule Ride it hard for two years tear it down and check everything if its marginal replace it IT wont last another two years

 

[Waternut]

One thing I've found out of coincidence has helped me considerbly cut down on wrenching time... Opening the hood! It sounds like a stupid statement but it's sooo easy to use external fuel fill with switches on the outside that opening the hood isn't that common. Then when the day is over, you go home, you're starving, tired, and the ski takes a backseat to life. Then the next day you assume everything is perfect until it all tanks one day. When you're forced to open the hood to turn on/off electrics, fill the tank, and charge the battery, it gives you a bunch of chances to catch that little thing that will cause major issues very soon. Maybe a case bolt fell out, there is a little smoke in the engine bay, the gas tank is leaking, the pipe sizzled when a drop of water fell off your hand, a screw fell out of the ebox, etc. Most require 2 minutes of your time to fix now but next week might require a $30-$100+ part and put you out a weekend or more of riding.

Just think of all the things you could be looking at while you're bored out of your mind filling the gas tank up....Oh look the coupler cover is loose.

 

[OCD Solutions]

One thing I've found out of coincidence has helped me considerbly cut down on wrenching time... Opening the hood! It sounds like a stupid statement but it's sooo easy to use external fuel fill with switches on the outside that opening the hood isn't that common. Then when the day is over, you go home, you're starving, tired, and the ski takes a backseat to life. Then the next day you assume everything is perfect until it all tanks one day. When you're forced to open the hood to turn on/off electrics, fill the tank, and charge the battery, it gives you a bunch of chances to catch that little thing that will cause major issues very soon. Maybe a case bolt fell out, there is a little smoke in the engine bay, the gas tank is leaking, the pipe sizzled when a drop of water fell off your hand, a screw fell out of the ebox, etc. Most require 2 minutes of your time to fix now but next week might require a $30-$100+ part and put you out a weekend or more of riding.

Just think of all the things you could be looking at while you're bored out of your mind filling the gas tank up....Oh look the coupler cover is loose.

Now that was an excellent post! Leaving the lid on also traps moisture and fumes that work at corroding seals, bearings hardware and a host of other items that all add to maintenance. I pull my hood, vac out all the standing water and spray the entire engine bay with wd-40. The little things go a long way to making a ski last a ton longer.

 

[Matt_E]

X2. A little bit of preventative maintenance can save a lot of work/money/time down the road.

 

[ridethelip]

if you looked at your owners manual and checked everything they said you would think you were about to launch the space shuddle.I check steering,battery cable ends, throttle cable and exhaust to make sure there are tight and run it in the garage before making the drive. who can forget the days of riding your 550 were you start it with jumper cables and say im not going to fall off or shut it off. That is hilarous! Some were lucky enough to skip that and go directly to the superjet. The 550 really tested what your made of and tried to break your will.

 

[Idok]

Ride hard = wrenchin
I use the 2 season rule Ride it hard for two years tear it down and check everything if its marginal replace it IT wont last another two years

Now that was an excellent post! Leaving the lid on also traps moisture and fumes that work at corroding seals, bearings hardware and a host of other items that all add to maintenance. I pull my hood, vac out all the standing water and spray the entire engine bay with wd-40. The little things go a long way to making a ski last a ton longer.

these are my philosophies as well......but silicone here, no WD.....I dont like the residue it leaves

 

[kevbo]

Its nice to have a backup ski while you are repairing the other.

 

[Matt_E]

It's better to have one ski that's reliable enough to not need a backup ski. :biggrin:

 

[Sospikey]

I don't mind wrenching in the off season. I like to tinker during an hour or so after work, to relax. I tend to be a bit anal with my stuff since I do hate wrenching during riding season. During season I refuel, fog the engine, dry out the bilge with a spounge. Check for loose screws, broken motor mounts and things like that. I put the trickle charger on the battery and spray the engine down with WD40 once it is dry. I like to keep my stuff "high ready", so I can just pull the trigger when I have the time.

 

[ridethelip]

when there is no surf or your body is injured is off season for most die hards.

 

[Waternut]

I ditched the backup ski. None of my friends ever wanted to ride it and when my main ski broke, I found that I just didn't really enjoy riding the old ski anymore. It still had good power but just wasn't as fun.

 

[tightithrash]

my ski is broken. its a simple fix. im over working on it. no waves. ski has sat now for a month...... and i think my jetworks battery is broken. oh that will be i think number 7? thank god for warrantys!

 

[oxnard111]

my ski is broken. its a simple fix. im over working on it. no waves. ski has sat now for a month...... and i think my jetworks battery is broken. oh that will be i think number 7? thank god for warrantys!

Hmmmm... sounds like Andrew did a while back. haha