Stock Superjet 07, vs Stock Superjet 08

[YAMA CAT]

Impressions of my new 08' SJ It's the best handling and performance in stock form that I have ridden. It carves as well as SXR, but still retains it's playful characteristic of a SJ. The new impeller and bumped compression (160 ish on a cheap gage) make it more responsive than any other stocker. The engine compartment is 3 inches wider and has no ribs. This will make a pipe install a breeze. The rear is 3 inches narrower. The chimes are 15.5" center to center and deeper The pre SJ are 16 inches, not a huge difference.
It appears to have a built in pump stuffer. My Worx 205D wouldn't fit. My 201 worked very well.
The trim ring has the steering nozzle positioned in a slightly upward angle. I believe Yamaha did this to keep this from being a really wet ride. We took off the bracket and slotted it to make it slightly more adjustable. we positioned the nozzle in a straight position. The ski still handled really well but I constantly was getting splashed in the face.

As far as the 08's perceived short comings, they all can be overcome with a little time in the tray. Overall Yamaha did a great job. Minus - The squarenose rideplate and the non-adjustable trim ring.

 

[Crab]

Impressions of my new 08' SJ It's the best handling and performance in stock form that I have ridden. It carves as well as SXR, but still retains it's playful characteristic of a SJ. The new impeller and bumped compression (160 ish on a cheap gage) make it more responsive than any other stocker. The engine compartment is 3 inches wider and has no ribs. This will make a pipe install a breeze. The rear is 3 inches narrower. The chimes are 15.5" center to center and deeper The pre SJ are 16 inches, not a huge difference.
It appears to have a built in pump stuffer. My Worx 205D wouldn't fit. My 201 worked very well.
The trim ring has the steering nozzle positioned in a slightly upward angle. I believe Yamaha did this to keep this from being a really wet ride. We took off the bracket and slotted it to make it slightly more adjustable. we positioned the nozzle in a straight position. The ski still handled really well but I constantly was getting splashed in the face.

As far as the 08's perceived short comings, they all can be overcome with a little time in the tray. Overall Yamaha did a great job. Minus - The squarenose rideplate and the non-adjustable trim ring.

I bet the Riva trim bracket would work perfect on that trim setup, fits my Raider nozzle nice.

 

[YAMA CAT]

I bet the Riva trim bracket would work perfect on that trim setup, fits my Raider nozzle nice.

It wouldn't too hard to make it adjustable. It's definitly odd that they put a trim ring on it and then mounted a bracket fixing the position. It would have been real easy for them to the bracket with a long slot for adjustment.

 

[DemianM]

Someone said that the SXR weights similar to the new hull, but I can guarantee that the SXR is way heavier! I had a 08 SXR and it was really heavy to lift into my dock. The 08 SJ seems to be even lighter than my previous RN.

The hull takes a little time getting used to. When you release the throttle, it feels like it is going to throw you off the tray, it stops quite fast, like if it had a real deep grate (although it is the stock one). Also, the short pole makes you ride further forward, which increases this feeling of inestability. On the other hand, the forward position really helps on carving and turning. In my opinion, it carves a little harder than my previous SXR, although the SXR was more stable and more predictable, and much easier to ride WOT on the chop.

As far as sliding, yes, you can actually "slide" it a bit. But, after riding the 08, if you ride the older hull, it feels like if you are riding a bath tub! It is completely different.

 

[barwani]

Okies, besides that, whats the big deal about 08 steering? Can I get buy just buy not messing with it?

 

[Matt_E]

Yes, you don't have to mess with it.
You don't get as much steering throw as with older Superjets.