GPnVB
wavejunkies.com
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
Several weeks ago I found a deal of an SJ on Craigslist. I happened to contact the owner at the perfect time and made the deal. Turned out that although it was a 7 hr drive away from me, he lived 10 mins from my little bro in Charleston. Perfect situation, pick up the ski and hang with my bro for the weekend.
The ski was exactly what I was looking for. A relatively stock ski with only the most essential performance mods. It didn't really matter what it looked like because I could take care of that myself.
Its a 97 SJ in really good condition. It came with Riva Intakes, Worx grate, (forget which) rideplate, Factory b pipe, stiffer pole spring, (forget which) impeller and and few other essentials. Beachjunkey checked in out for me and the grin on his face, as he was looking it over, told the story. I got a bargain. The turf was original and needed to be replaced but I already had plans for that.
The price was $2500 w/ a trailer.
Day of Pickup
Converting to black and white, stripped original decals.
Developed a basic vinyl scheme. I won't be painting until I need to reinforce, possibly Feb/March of 08 if I don't smash it up before then.
Started applying vinyl.
Installed WF footholds and reinforced the tray with lots of help from Mark at Surf-Crack. (pic before reinforcing)
Hopefully I'll have the turf completed in the next few days. Then I'll finish the vinyl and be ready to ride. I'm working on having a truck rack built for the SJ too, it should make things a lot easier.
I've also installed 0 degree bars and a crappy pair of grips. I have a box of parts I'll be installing soon. Including, new stiffer pole spring (the other one is a little worn out), bilge kit with handle bar controls, flush kit, stock ride plate with d cut (may not use full time), black fire extinguisher case and maybe a couple other little things.
All of this in a few weeks, geesh.
The ski was exactly what I was looking for. A relatively stock ski with only the most essential performance mods. It didn't really matter what it looked like because I could take care of that myself.
Its a 97 SJ in really good condition. It came with Riva Intakes, Worx grate, (forget which) rideplate, Factory b pipe, stiffer pole spring, (forget which) impeller and and few other essentials. Beachjunkey checked in out for me and the grin on his face, as he was looking it over, told the story. I got a bargain. The turf was original and needed to be replaced but I already had plans for that.
The price was $2500 w/ a trailer.
Day of Pickup
Converting to black and white, stripped original decals.
Developed a basic vinyl scheme. I won't be painting until I need to reinforce, possibly Feb/March of 08 if I don't smash it up before then.
Started applying vinyl.
Installed WF footholds and reinforced the tray with lots of help from Mark at Surf-Crack. (pic before reinforcing)
Hopefully I'll have the turf completed in the next few days. Then I'll finish the vinyl and be ready to ride. I'm working on having a truck rack built for the SJ too, it should make things a lot easier.
I've also installed 0 degree bars and a crappy pair of grips. I have a box of parts I'll be installing soon. Including, new stiffer pole spring (the other one is a little worn out), bilge kit with handle bar controls, flush kit, stock ride plate with d cut (may not use full time), black fire extinguisher case and maybe a couple other little things.
All of this in a few weeks, geesh.
