Custom/Hybrid Swapmeet's "Thats normal" Backie Chan build thread

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swapmeet

Brotastic
Location
Arlington TX
KTM, the holds arn't done. They'll be semi adjustable "Ricky-Bobby" holds. Updates will be made in my other build thread.


Texan33 said:
You could put in a waterproof switch inside the Yamaha S/S housing and run the extra wiring down the harness cover. That part was a nightmare but got it to work! Don't have to sit on your knees to flip the bilge switch mounted in the tray!
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Dude Tyler thats badass!

I got the LED from here: http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-wired-bolts/bolt-beam-12mm-led-light/1494/

But its REALLY bright, even in Blue. Thats partly why I tinted it black. Might look around at different options on their site.





Stblaz08 said:
I'm am so happy with the name you picked...love it
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iangdesign

iangdesign

Cats, lots of cats!
Location
United States
Texan33 said:
Looks beautiful, Robin! Where did you get the LED light? I need one for my dual rule 800 in my RN. You could put in a waterproof switch inside the Yamaha S/S housing and run the extra wiring down the harness cover. That part was a nightmare but got it to work! Don't have to sit on your knees to flip the bilge switch mounted in the tray!
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You know you can leave a bilge running while you ride and it won't even come close to draining your battery. Heck, half the time I leave mine running all day cause I forget about it, it's so quiet.
 
swapmeet

swapmeet

Brotastic
Location
Arlington TX
I'm running a lithium battery and I don't want to risk discharging it when the ski isn't running. Hence the Blue LED to remind me that its on.
 
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Texan33

Yacht Wakes Hunter
Location
Texas
KTM434 said:

Texan33 where'd you get that button?
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Looks like Yami-Rider and Joker got that covered but I got mine from Ebay much cheaper than $18. I forgot how much I paid but I'm certain it was under $10 bucks shipped.

swapmeet said:
Dude Tyler thats badass!

I got the LED from here: http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-wired-bolts/bolt-beam-12mm-led-light/1494/

But its REALLY bright, even in Blue. Thats partly why I tinted it black. Might look around at different options on their site.
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Sweet, dude! Ordering one right now!!

I can post some pictures of the switch inside the S/S housing for y'all if you want.

iangdesign said:
Heck, half the time I leave mine running all day cause I forget about it, it's so quiet.
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That is the main problem with me because I'm deaf. I can't even tell if the bilge is still running without taking the hood off. Plus, I don't like the bilge pumps running dry. It can airlock. LED light is the way to go or get a automatic pump. My sxr has an automatic pump with an override switch.
 
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Texan33

Yacht Wakes Hunter
Location
Texas
Yami-Rider said:
From this guy? : http://www.ebay.com/itm/130921929969?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I like the price a lot better....I wonder how well they would hold up?
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Nah. I didn't buy that one. I just looked in my Ebay account. This is the one I bought.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19066871230...em=&sspagename=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr

CD155MX said:
For the extra couple of bucks why not support a fellow X Member that is selling an American :usa2: Made switch vs. some unknown that is most likely selling a Chinese :skull2: made switch?
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I didn't know there was a member here selling the same switch I bought by then. :dunno:
 
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swapmeet

swapmeet

Brotastic
Location
Arlington TX
Took the Chan to the lake Saturday morning. The Wife had a prior engagement, so I left the RN at home.

Water was a lot better, wind wasn't quite so bad.

I installed the Jet Dynamics intake grate Friday night. Many of the other BC owners say they like the ski w/o a grate (other than to stop debris), but I think I like it better. For now anyway.
Still getting acquainted with the ski, figuring out her moves etc.

A few things I learned: This ski has a ton of 'pop'... meaning that with a Jet Maniac Big Bore (760ish) motor, a mag pump and a hooker 10/16, this thing will really jump out of the water whenever you want, especially from low speed. And thats with a long ride plate too. I'm not comfortable with cutting mine yet... but I can see it happening eventually.

Mr Miyagi took it for a spin and was really impressed with the power and handling. I was surprised, hes somewhere in the neighborhood of 220lbs, and the last guy that size wasn't a fan. For reference, Mr Miyagi is riding a glass ROK this year. His exact words were "I liked it a lot more than I thought I would, if I wasn't so tired i'd keep riding it, its fun." Pretty high praise IMO.

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He said it rode a lot flatter than he thought, and had as much 'pop' as glass XFS with a 900cc+ motor. He said the motor felt perfect, which is pretty cool, I haven't really adjusted anything since Chris (JetManiac) set it up and shipped it. Same tune as I had in the RN too...
I'll occasionally bitch about how much I spent on that motor, because I bought a complete motor from scratch, had nothing on hand. Honestly, buying something that is pretty much new/ top to bottom has paid off for someone like me, who is 'tuning challenged'. I haven't had to wrench on it once.




Oh.... The other reason Mr Miyagi didn't want to ride it any harder/longer?


Cause the knuckle head who owns it....


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....hasn't installed......




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...a limiting rope.....







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Its not as bad as it looks.... No more riding until I get a limiting rope though.
 
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