Hello all, I'm in the process of buying a new 2020 SJ and had a few questions. I do know how to ride already (owned an 89 550 but sold it 15 yrs ago and still kicking myself).
What octane and mix ratio to run?
Break in procedure needed or send it?
First mod to install a bilge pump?
Any Houston riders?
Thanks all in advance and good to know there is a forum full of knowledge to keep the sport alive.
I mix with yamalube at 45:1 and 1oz of stabil-storage per 2.5ga of gas.
My ski runs MUCH better with ethanol free fuel. I have high compression, so I mix 4:1 89 ethanol free with 110 race gas. You don't need to do this for a stock motor, but definitely run ethanol free.
Ok, just thought a bilge pump was a must have.
Depends on your riding. For hacking around at the lake you do not need a bilge. Any surf riding you should consider a bilge. There is no reason to remove the stock siphon. Run both.
You can glue the bilge down but a bracket is worth the money. The rotary switches are the best I have used by far. A fuse is recommended but not required. I use the rule 500 but I might switch to a rule 800 someday.
You need bilge, bilge hose, bilge outlet, bilge bracket, switch, connectors for switch (2 bullet connectors if using the rotary switch), piece of ground wire and 2 ring terminals. Or just send
@JetManiac a message, tell him you need a kit and he will send you everything you need.
No need for the expensive oils honestly. Many get away with the Walmart Supertech for ~$14 a gallon. I use the Quicksilver semi synthetic which is ~$20 a gallon at Wally World. The best deal on a "premium" oil is the Quicksilver full synthetic which is ~$40. As said, no need for a bilge pump unless you're doing subs or other tricks that get a lot of water in the ski.
Yeah, but no. I used to run walmart oil. I often ended up with a frothy mess. We were having issues with water ingestion and one of the guys switched to
yamalube Quicksilver (we switched to yamalube later due to an availble discount). His issues resolved and so did the froth.
So I did a test. I put generic TCW3 in a glass jar with water and the same with yamalube. I shook them violently and set them down. The yamalube instantly seperated like cooking oil, but the generic TCW3 turned into froth. The dyes and etc disolved into the water and discolored the water for hours.
In the surf, water gets into the motor. 2-stokes are best for stand ups because they will sputter on water but keep running and push it through. Not the case with low quality oils that mix with water and foul up plugs and carbs. (Not patronizing you, just explaining it for anyone reading who doesn't realize this.)
Not all oils are the same. You don't have to break the bank buying top shelf oils, and other brands than yamalube, like quicksilver, work just fine. But some generics are best saved for boats and couches. They don't belong in a stand up. If you are have a generic, mix it with some water. If it disolves, your ski is likely underperforming in the surf.
Yamalube or klotz. No need for bilge pump as long as you keep the stock siphon. Keep it stock for the summer and ride this piss out of it. When winter comes see where your at and mod accordingly. Have fun
This is the best advice. The goal your first year is ride a lot and make friends in the sport. If you
need something like a bilge then okay, but otherwise ride it a lot, budget some money and upgrade later. My suggestion for mods in your first year is that if you can't install it in 2 hours with basic tools, skip it. That limits you to bilge, steering turn plate, handle bars, primer, etc. Bars and turn plates are nice if you are tall and feel cramped, but again, completely not necessary. New skis shouldn't need primers. The new superjets come with a solid prop so no need to mess with any of that.
