SX/SXi/SXi Pro New Sxi Pro Owner

[whitelightnin01]

Good catch Borracho. I just switched mine to trim it up when I installed my stubby pump cone, I can't wait to see what kind of difference the aquavein intake grate, D cut ride plate, stubby cone, flipped trim plate and the 9/17 big hub impeller will feel like from a totally stock setup. Build is looking great also, any new progress to report?

 

[jetman624]

I have tried the R&D Aquavein, R&D top loader, Worx, and Skat Trak-- the Skat is unquestionably the best and the Aquavein was probably the worst-- it had the greatest tendency to come unhooked in the corners. But maybe your riding style won't expose its weakness...

 

[Brick-SXi]

OK time to blow the dust off this thread. With all the distractions of work & school combined with a new ski purchase the stand up has been on the way back burner.

Short story -

I modded my FZR up to 72+ but didnt like the way it handled so I took all the parts off and traded this:

For this !!

I also filled the remaining underside gouges. Once the body work is done I can concentrate on the reassembly.

Anyone wanna buy a stand up?

 

[97superjet]

Is that the new RXPX? Your sellin your SXI already too!?

 

[Brick-SXi]

Is that the new RXPX? Your sellin your SXI already too!?

That is the RXT X

Have not had the time to devote to stand up - need inspiration to finish it EDIT: inspiration found

 

[Brick-SXi]

OK , I'm back at it . Time to blow the dust off this thread

I have a week off so I started working on the SXi again .

Dropped the carbs off at Jet Medix in Toms River for a rebuild.


Need some advice I tried to paint it myself - and it came out like crap in this humid weather. I took it over to my local body shop for a price to paint the ski, hood and pole. They are saying $500 for all. Is this a good price and worth it ??


Also should I install a bilge kit for recreational riding?

Thank you Brian

 

[sxi steve]

Yes, definitely install a bilge pump and an on/off switch. This is the first mod, IMO.

 

[SP33]

OK , I'm back at it . Time to blow the dust off this thread

I have a week off so I started working on the SXi again .

Dropped the carbs off at Jet Medix in Toms River for a rebuild.


Need some advice I tried to paint it myself - and it came out like crap in this humid weather. I took it over to my local body shop for a price to paint the ski, hood and pole. They are saying $500 for all. Is this a good price and worth it ??


Also should I install a bilge kit for recreational riding?

Thank you Brian

This switch here works great with a Bilge Pump.
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/pro...tent_goobasecontent_filler&cID=SHOPPING_79803

 

[88kawi5fiddy]

"I foamed/fiberglass reinforced the hull at its known weak points" - Where is the SXi Pro weak at so i can fix mine before i break it!? It's going to be a buoy ski with limited/small jumping so would a reinforcement be worth it? Or is yours a wave ski?

Brick - what gelcoat filler did you use for your body work? And cloth / resin / foam too?

 

[Brick-SXi]

No more spray can paint job -

Dropped at the body shop today - kicking myself for wasting my time with spray cans and near 100% humidity

Before - I repacked all the trailer bearings and replaced the grease caps. Also picked up a winch line to replace the clothes line rope / rusty hook.


Redid all the cooling lines tonight. Used some pinch clamps and my $160 Riva Thermostat pliers

 

[kawi kid]

What filler did you use for the hull?

 

[Brick-SXi]

What filler did you use for the hull?

I believe it was marine tex - West marine sells it. It may have been there brand -

 

[kawi kid]

is it pretty thick or is it more for a post sanding type of thing?

 

[Brick-SXi]

is it pretty thick or is it more for a post sanding type of thing?

Very thick , fills nicely - lots of sanding to finish

 

[kawi kid]

Very thick , fills nicely - lots of sanding to finish

thanks, ill have to give it a try

 

[Lil Mack]

Updates?

 

[Brick-SXi]

Updates?

Turning into a two winter project but need something to do!

Redid the motor bed- the rust was creeping back through with the quick job I did in spring

Had the carbs rebuilt - I cleaned all the hardware as well

Sanded and resprayed the flame arrestor plate

New pulse and slave lines - ready to go back in

 

[Brick-SXi]

Hull is still at the body shop Handpole & Gas cap cover were finished in metallic silver so was able to make some progress -

I de-greased / re-greased the steering bushings and installed a new set of Odi ruffians

Installed the bars and newly recovered chin pad

Ran the steering cable, throttle cable, Bilge switch and recovered the start/stop wiring

Attached the throttle lever which I think will be going in favor of a billet finger throttle lever. Just waiting on the lower pad from the upholstery shop.... oh and the hull

 

[MarkR316]

Looking Good!! Can't wait to see this thing done!!

 

[Brick-SXi]

Lower Pad Recovered - need to notch the plastic a little to accommodate for the Bilge and start/stop wiring