Custom/Hybrid Jloria's "Ah, freakout!" build...2012 Superfreak -4.3

[jloria]

pics of the kawaii spring, xmetal pole install mockup..greased up xmetal steering system with marine grease


before cables holes

... and %^%^&%&% DAMAGE that I did to the nose not paying attention...Stay tuned

 

[jloria]

hole placement using my x-metal pole bracket that I no longer need..




Nose is pretty thick...

 

[jloria]

DAMAGE TO MY NOSE AREA...JUST A LITTLE BIT BUT I WAS PRETTY MAD AT MYSELF...

I had the pole straight up with only a 2 bolts holding in the plates...

I was putting my hood on and bumped the pole...

it went forward, plates moved and yeah...damage

they are kinda sharp at the bottom...oh well



Kawaii spring...had to chop the top bend off for my liking...
put some stock rubber fuel hose over the lever...this spring worked out perfect...fantastic tip if you want to run a spring on ur freak.

 

[Crab]

If you find your pole too short like I did all the way out, eliminate the fwd bolt on the slide and use the two rear ones. Im making myself a new slide out of solid material so it will have more strength without the slot and catch all 3, the chinpad just barely catches now but will work.

 

[Crab]

 

[jloria]

Cold fusion mount and ebox setup...

I got all set up to tap my ebox to run the CF bolts through it and I discovered that it was already threaded!!! Finally some good news after jacking up my nose.

I am pretty sure it's a couch ebox...It fits perfect with the CF mount....nice and flush...

This is a very nice option if your looking for room and a clean ebox setup for sure

As you can see, I just had to remove those 3 little rubber covers. I had no idea that the ebox was already threaded...pretty cool

 

[Crab]

Cold fusion mount and ebox setup...

I got all set up to tap my ebox to run the CF bolts through it and I discovered that it was already threaded!!! Finally some good news after jacking up my nose.

I am pretty sure it's a couch ebox...It fits perfect with the CF mount....nice and flush...

This is a very nice option if your looking for room and a clean ebox setup for sure

Yea, thats like the one I used, bolted straight to the firewall with some rubber spacers.

 

[jloria]

She's coming along nicely though...I am finally seeing all my hard work pay off

Hopefully I will be all finished by next weekend...that's my goal but we'll see

I still need a few items...battery, graphics made, numbers etc, finish setting up trim...just to name a few I have some goodies coming in though

 

[jloria]

Thrust trim lever that came with the setup
2 different throttle levers I can choose from but I actually like stock for hood tricks and stuff...well see

Anyone run these throttle triggers? Just the KVPI vs. the UMI
Pros and cons??
Anyone prefer stock?





Pole pad from leftover padding + hydroturf...made from the guy that did my turf...great job...
He's in Central Florida...if u need his number...please pm me

 

[jloria]

RRP lightweight pole bolt...

I am not saying it sucks just yet but I am not happy with it AT ALL.

I literally hand spun the nut to mock up my pole less than 3 times and it feels like it's getting cross-threaded

It's starting to bind up in 3 different spots...

Before you say, operator error, just know that I took my time spinning the nut on...tried both sides to ensure I didnt jack it up

I used NO TOOLS...it fit great the first round very smooth...2nd round starting binding....3rd round, it got hung up in 3 places so I stopped using it...

That's why you see the silver spare that I had in most of the pics...I ended up using this pole bolt to set up the pole

$40.00 for the pole bolt...that's all I have to say about it right now

 

[jloria]

If you find your pole too short like I did all the way out, eliminate the fwd bolt on the slide and use the two rear ones. Im making myself a new slide out of solid material so it will have more strength without the slot and catch all 3, the chinpad just barely catches now but will work.

will do...

I am going to try and get used to the pole as short as possible for right now...

especially for surf riding, I am sure I will add some length to it...

I want to try and find the perfect combination for flat that functions well in surf too...only 5' 6" so that may be a challenge

 

[Crab]

Longer for surf, shorter for flat. It was hurting my low back last time in surf at minus 2.

 

[jloria]

Steering and trim is not finalized

Had some issues with the trim...I have never installed one and didnt pay attention to it when I pulled it apart!

**There is an adjustable block that holds the return spring(mounted to one of the long pump bolts)**

It is hitting my reduction nozzle where I have the brown sharpie.




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Steering and trim is not finalized

Had some issues with the trim...I have never installed one and didnt pay attention to it when I pulled it apart!

**There is an adjustable block that holds the return spring(mounted to one of the long pump bolts)**

It is hitting my reduction nozzle where I have the brown sharpie.

Are you guys grinding this block down?

 

[Sanoman]

Your ski is coming together nicely.Where the paint is scuffed l don't think it can be avoided.Didn't scrape mine putting it on,but when l tightened it down,it took paint with it.chit happens

First ride will make you forget all issues!

 

[KTM434]

Longer for surf, shorter for flat. It was hurting my low back last time in surf at minus 2.

Did you try riser bars rolled back for extra length? Or a longer steering plate? If you don't mind having a wider steering swing those options work. If you like a narrow steering swing (bars close to pivot bolt) then you'd need a longer pole and you've already improvised with your setup...
I have an XM -2" non adjustable pole with Blowsion short turnplate, phat clamp, and 50mm riser bars. First 2 rides it felt short for my lower back also. I rolled the bars back for a little extra length and it was mint

 

[Crab]

Did you try riser bars rolled back for extra length? Or a longer steering plate? If you don't mind having a wider steering swing those options work. If you like a narrow steering swing (bars close to pivot bolt) then you'd need a longer pole and you've already improvised with your setup...
I have an XM -2" non adjustable pole with Blowsion short turnplate, phat clamp, and 50mm riser bars. First 2 rides it felt short for my lower back also. I rolled the bars back for a little extra length and it was mint

I really like these B1 oem riser bars with the sweep, its easier on my wrist that I broke 4 years ago, not going back to straight any time soon. Blowsion short plate, re-drilled to accept the bars, those long plates bend really easy, got 2 I don't use.

 

[Freakrider]

Longer for surf, shorter for flat. It was hurting my low back last time in surf at minus 2.

I found that doing stabs with the adj pole too short was very dangerous for bracing your arms for impact.

 

[Crab]

I found that doing stabs with the adj pole too short was very dangerous for bracing your arms for impact.

And on that note for surf riding, lean way forward when attempting stabs....I ended up inverted corkscrew roll landing on the pole with my face, these are trained to flip!

 

[jloria]

I actually have 2 setups...

I have the one you see pictured in this build

and then I have a blowsion turnplate with the phat bar clamp and blowsion straight bars pictured here:



(Blowsion straight phat bars, Blowsion Kommand Phat Clamps, and a UMI Steering plate/setup YA-14104)




I was eying the RRP steering system on the x-metal pole. I was thinking about using the 50mm or 75mm bars.

The WDK and the ATP look like very nice setups as well.


I want to keep the x-metal pole, but have the most adjustable set up as possible.

What do you guys recommend for x-metal pole setups, with the least amount of fabricating that offer the most adjustability?

I wanted to run riser bars anyways...I think I should consider my steering since I am at that stage.

I know it's personal preference but let me know what you think of these potential setups and if they are heavy.


RRP
WDK
ATP
ATP mini steering system
Blowsion Phat clamps
Blaster bar setup
Cold Fusion
Any others that I missed?
Any steering plates that I should look out for or stay away from?




Thanks.

 

[Crab]

Wait till you figure out the best length, then pick your perfect setup.