RICKTER talk
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Big Kahuna
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If the flap is left on, there is no way for the water to get to the checkvalve to close the ball.
Big Kahuna
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Nick, I forgot to go out and get a pic last night. Will get one this afternoon when I get home.
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http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/iam-running-flap-and-ball-scuppers-in-one-tube.182860/
+1 @tomski
This has been proven. Among other benefits, It works so well we've actually forgot about it. To busy riding a ski that doesn't sink or leak.
+1 @tomski
This has been proven. Among other benefits, It works so well we've actually forgot about it. To busy riding a ski that doesn't sink or leak.
Big Kahuna
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I have not ridden with mine yet. may put the flapper on it and take it out to the lake and back trailer into water and see if it takes on water.
Big Kahuna
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Errrr not sure what this has to do with Rickters?
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- Saskatchewan
I replaced my 4 year old rubber flap on my FS2 last year as it had a little dry rot. Never did take on water but I also never floated in the middle of the river or lake for hours.
If I ever was just floating and taking a break I'd check it with my hand to make sure it was still there or closed.
I think its important the rubber isnt all dried out and flimsy in order for them to work properly. I don't have any surf for thousands of miles otherwise I'd robabsky of relaced it by now.
Either way both options do the same with 1 having more bling factor that requires more work(I want one)
If I ever was just floating and taking a break I'd check it with my hand to make sure it was still there or closed.
I think its important the rubber isnt all dried out and flimsy in order for them to work properly. I don't have any surf for thousands of miles otherwise I'd robabsky of relaced it by now.
Either way both options do the same with 1 having more bling factor that requires more work(I want one)
Big Kahuna
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What have you all done when running an OEM Tank in their Rickter to help keep the tank from shifting or twisting? I have the OEM Rubber stop to keep the tank from sliding back. I had a sheet of 9mm under pad up under the tank. The tank does not really sit in a cradle like the tank does on a SJ. Was looking at installing some 20mm foam blocks on the sides to kinda help wedge it. Just curious how others have done this.
MarkWalker
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2019 models, which they were using at Workd Finals, are a slightly wider hull and intake track.
Big Kahuna
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You cut them into wedges? that is a great idea!!!!!
MarkWalker
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Yes, I used one of those long break away tip box cutters. It makes a real smooth cut.
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- Disco bay, ca
Oem sj tank rubber block with a sheet of turf under tank works perfect on my XFR. 5200 it down, never budges. It’s about a 3/4 inch from the bpipe chamber and never gets closer. A knot in each strap helps. My tank is the cf oem style though. Not true oem
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Big Kahuna
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block on the side or rear?
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- Disco bay, ca
Your thinking correctly, With your ride style you'll want the side blocks so it stays put. I.e. double barrel roll, barrel roll or accidental side landings..
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- Coeur D' Alene, ID
6" x 6" industrial velcro working pretty well for me so far. They have some stuff that uses same epoxy/glue on gopro mounts and will not come off easily. Of course all bets are off if you have a lot of gas/oil sloshing around in your engine bay, but working well so far for me.