Custom/Hybrid Shawn_NJ's XS865 RICKTER FS2 Build

[ocdfreeride]

x2, i mite be down too shawn keep me posted

 

[ntrsspray]

^ this guy. Yea if he answers the phone. Lol. Just kidding


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[shawn_NJ]

Proactive wrist pin bearing replacement revealed something I did not want to find. Something small went thought the rear cylinder. Who the hell knows when this happened, ski still ran strong up until the point of disassembly. Everything inside the motor looked 100%, crank and wrist pins/bearings all looked fine. No damage from the object to anything in the bottomend of the motor. We wetsanded the piston and dome to remove high spots, and will reassemble it tomorrow with new gaskets and cageless wrist pin bearings. This has to last till Daytona in Jan. Then I will be giving the motor a total overhaul, new crank, topend, overbore, ect. Sucks but could def have been worse I guess.

 

[BruceSki]

damn.... that sucks. At least your not in the same shape I am though lol......

Good thing you tore it down. My next one will be torn down at much shorter intervals this time around.

 

[shawn_NJ]

damn.... that sucks. At least your not in the same shape I am though lol......

Good thing you tore it down. My next one will be torn down at much shorter intervals this time around.

Ya I am debating if this warrents a new top end or not. Hate to cut into the ride season more then I have to, but would also hate for it to grenade because I cheaped out. UGH...This crap is too expensive, I need a cheaper hobby.

 

[BruceSki]

I hear ya. Been riding my 61X/61X cheapo VXR pro motor with a b pipe and ADA head in my fixed steer. Its a slug compared to the 865. At least I'm still riding though.

Time for a backup motor so you don't have any lost ride time!!!

 

[shawn_NJ]

2days, nonstop.... total teardown...and back together. Underpad on, just turfin left. Should be water ready for memorial day weekend. ing wrenching SUCKS!

I owe (Kenny) Breese08SJ my 2012 season for all the help this weekend.

 

[ocdfreeride]

kenny's the man

 

[special fx]

Glad to see it back together...Did you ever find out what went through it?

 

[shawn_NJ]

Glad to see it back together...Did you ever find out what went through it?

Nope. We checked everything and cant find any signs of what it was. There were a few tiny daytona sand pebbles in the bottom of the hull? Who knows. Reeds, case epoxy, crank, wristpins.....all looked perfect.

 

[shawn_NJ]

BTW the new seadoo cageless wristpin bearings look 100x better then the Wiseco ones. They easily have 2x the rollers.

 

[special fx]

BTW the new seadoo cageless wristpin bearings look 100x better then the Wiseco ones. They easily have 2x the rollers.

I have 2 sets on their way to me now.......If for nothing other than peace of mind!

 

[Proformance1]

Id speak to Chucky on the width though, they are much narrower. I dont have the number here but if I had to guess I say the Wisecos are 27.8 mm and the Sea doo ones are 24mm total. Sliding around in that big piston may cause some funky loading.

 

[shawn_NJ]

Id speak to Chucky on the width though, they are much narrower. I dont have the number here but if I had to guess I say the Wisecos are 27.8 mm and the Sea doo ones are 24mm total. Sliding around in that big piston may cause some funky loading.

I bought these from Chucky.

 

[Proformance1]

Agreed, but does he install with shims or just as is?

 

[shawn_NJ]

All back together and I been riding ALOT! The backfires I was having last year have not happened at all since the tear down. Not sure whats up with that, but no complaints there. Motor is ripping harder then ever, but I have been nicer to it then last year and not holding it WOT for more then 5secs or so. 8th tank of gas went into the ski yesterday, and now I am going to start the weeknight/afterwork rides again. Making up for lost season time.

First test ride after complete rebuild. June 23rd. Total success, broke in motor nice for 10mins then no WOT for one full tank. Test ride behind my house.

Had an amazing time this past weekend in the surf, in Brigantine with the FX Mafia. Van "condo" setup on the beach.

Spent the 4th hoping wake and hangin on one of the islands behind my house.

 

[mydixiewrecked]

Awesome build man

 

[rowand44]

I Seen your ski at the brig ride the turf looks good.

 

[shawn_NJ]

Thanks guys! Last week winterized it up and got it ready for my extended Daytona trip. T minus 65 days.

 

[mydixiewrecked]

How does it ride flatwater freestyle wise? Can you roll or flip it? Can you still carve?