Parkers Sxr powered q8 build

Parkersxr

Parkersxr

Location
Blythe ca
So decided not to sell as I've never rode the ski and really having a hard time getting rid of it . I've owned it for a while now and just now actually getting around to assembling . First things first bed plate was used and was my first issue all the wholes were wrong so I started modifying that and moving it back more to be positioned towards the rear of ski
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total nightmare all holes were off and the motor holes (motor to bed plate ) were drilled off center so motor was tweaked


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Parkersxr

Parkersxr

Location
Blythe ca
I'll be addressing that after I address this issue , stock Sxr shaft and carrier bearing don't line up . The hump on the shaft is an 1" and a 1/4 off . Curious do I machine a spacer ? Or get a different shaft ? Same length but with the hump for the bearing to be farther rearward


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N3vrSat1sfied

N3vrSat1sfied

Military Member
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Parkersxr said:
I'll be addressing that after I address this issue , stock Sxr shaft and carrier bearing don't line up . The hump on the shaft is an 1" and a 1/4 off . Curious do I machine a spacer ? Or get a different shaft ? Same length but with the hump for the bearing to be farther rearward


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Glad to see you putting the ski together. Loved that ski..


Q8's use a 650 sx driveshaft. I can measure one for you. They can be picked up cheap on ebay and your sxr shaft is worth a lot more.
 
Parkersxr

Parkersxr

Location
Blythe ca
Okay please measure that also can u measure they jump where they bearing rides ? Mines 3.5 I believe . And they total length is around 23 and 11/16


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623pwr

623pwr

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Hang in there, once you get the motor aligned things will get easier. I went through that with my Vengeance hull too.

If you need help repairing the holes in the bed plate let me know. I can try to point you in the right direction.
 
Parkersxr

Parkersxr

Location
Blythe ca
623pwr said:
Hang in there, once you get the motor aligned things will get easier. I went through that with my Vengeance hull too.

If you need help repairing the holes in the bed plate let me know. I can try to point you in the right direction.
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Thanks . I appreciate it def a tough rode for my first build but it's my bad for buying a used bed plate .


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rubbertoe

rubbertoe

X-H20 certified
Location
San Diego
Doesn't Rad Dudes offer a a/m bed plate for the kawi's that would work ? the kawi alignment minus the yam style mid shaft allows for a hair more slop .so in theory should be tad easier .but still must be straight or within tolerance .you might want to consider saving a headache and ditching that plate .
 
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Parkersxr

Parkersxr

Location
Blythe ca
rubbertoe said:
Doesn't Rad Dudes offer a a/m bed plate for the kawi's that would work ? the kawi alignment minus the yam style mid shaft allows for a hair more slop .so in theory should be tad easier .but still must be straight or within tolerance .you might want to consider saving a headache and ditching that plate .
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The plate I have is an eme plate . I've already got it and figured out the headache so no turning back now . Maybe in the future I'll get a more stylish one with out existing holes but for now it's gonna have to do


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623pwr

623pwr

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The cool thing is you learn. Try to have fun with it if you can . Here is a good video that helped me out when I was trying to fit my 155 pump in the kawi pump tunnel.

Epoxy fillers- basics.
I recommend West Systems epoxy. Thickened G flex (West Systems) is some good stuff too. It's expensive, but worth it in my opinion. Chopped fiberglass or milled fibers help with the strength.

Epoxy Filler Basics Video
Helped me out a lot.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLM3iNFhD_qgcT-HEH8uNh81owRiC69I6g&v=cTuXBt7uIeM
 
rubbertoe

rubbertoe

X-H20 certified
Location
San Diego
Parkersxr said:
The plate I have is an eme plate . I've already got it and figured out the headache so no turning back now . Maybe in the future I'll get a more stylish one with out existing holes but for now it's gonna have to do


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Parker good luck with your build ,enjoy your new hull.oh didn't realize the plate you are using was proprietary eme .
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Parkersxr

Parkersxr

Location
Blythe ca
No worries and thank you , waiting on @miah to call me and I'm going to slide the new shaft in . Start working on bed plate some more I'm gonna try and take pics as I go so this isn't to boring of a thread build


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Parkersxr

Parkersxr

Location
Blythe ca
Anyone lookin for a Sxr drive shaft I'll post a pic or a tdr water box ? Interested in trades really just throwing it out there .


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