got a Kawi, tricked it out last winter . . . .:Banane09:
then moved UP to a yamaha:nana:
Torpedo SN Build
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got a Kawi, tricked it out last winter . . . .:Banane09:
then moved UP to a yamaha:nana:
BROSS
The future right here
- Location
- Lake Norman, NC
He told me the same thing, dont listen:thumbsdown:
cattledog
EH TEAM RACING
- Location
- toronto canada
that is one smart combo, my next uprgrade, thanks for a great threadxmetal steering on my AC pole, straight bars
thanx Radney!!
And then the sun came out 2:30 this afternoon
so I took it to the lake
to RIDE!!!!!!:woot:
Rode about an hour
It seemed twitchy at first, but once I got used to the steering
I like the way it handles with the sponsons
Motor rans great, checked the torque on the head bolts
plugs look great; piston wash fine.
I am ready for summer!!!!!
:Banane25::Banane25::Banane25::Banane25::Banane25:
so I took it to the lake
to RIDE!!!!!!:woot:
Rode about an hour
It seemed twitchy at first, but once I got used to the steering
I like the way it handles with the sponsons
Motor rans great, checked the torque on the head bolts
plugs look great; piston wash fine.
I am ready for summer!!!!!
:Banane25::Banane25::Banane25::Banane25::Banane25:
cattledog
EH TEAM RACING
- Location
- toronto canada
can the bumpers and rails be painted i have some marks on mine, yours look so good , did u do anything to them
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tom21
havin fun
- Location
- clearwater FL
nice build, should be a lot of fun when it warms up.
a few things- not sure on the square but on the round they have holes on the left and right next to the pto to fill the foam. stand the ski on the tail end and pour away. just another option.
when I installed some wd footholds I cut reliefs so it was easier to bend the hold to the ski and this made some of the bulge at teh top go away- not all of it but about 75%. for someone else attempting this.
if you modified the placement on the steering nozzle I think you can achieve a quicker steering ratio. makes it go from having to turn 2-3 inches to like an inch to spin around hard. takes some getting used to- I did not think I would ever be able to turn without falling but eventually it gets better.
don't take any of the above as criticism, its not. just looking to add more info for the next guy brave enough to take on this monumental job.
is it me or the camera angle- one tubbie looks wider than the other?
Is that powder coating kit you have there the craftsman one? looks pretty easy, provided you have an oven big enough for the part. wonder how good that would hold up in the salt and compared to anodized?
again geat job. those sponsons should really make carving a lot easier.
a few things- not sure on the square but on the round they have holes on the left and right next to the pto to fill the foam. stand the ski on the tail end and pour away. just another option.
when I installed some wd footholds I cut reliefs so it was easier to bend the hold to the ski and this made some of the bulge at teh top go away- not all of it but about 75%. for someone else attempting this.
if you modified the placement on the steering nozzle I think you can achieve a quicker steering ratio. makes it go from having to turn 2-3 inches to like an inch to spin around hard. takes some getting used to- I did not think I would ever be able to turn without falling but eventually it gets better.
don't take any of the above as criticism, its not. just looking to add more info for the next guy brave enough to take on this monumental job.
is it me or the camera angle- one tubbie looks wider than the other?
Is that powder coating kit you have there the craftsman one? looks pretty easy, provided you have an oven big enough for the part. wonder how good that would hold up in the salt and compared to anodized?
again geat job. those sponsons should really make carving a lot easier.
Foaming worked out fine the way I did it.
I like the way the WD sits in my ski. Rode it some with both feet in footholds today. Ankle bulge gives me some extra control, IMHO
I was thinking about the quick turn steer mod. I need to get used to the xmetal first and then I will see.
It is quick and cheap and can be done any time.
Tubbies are the same width. Lousy fluorescent lighting.
Powder coat is a friend of mines pro setup.
Oven is a full size cast off oven that the top was ratty picked up for free.
Powder coat will get the destructo test: I park on boat ramps sometimes!
Thanks for the kudos! :bigok:
I like the way the WD sits in my ski. Rode it some with both feet in footholds today. Ankle bulge gives me some extra control, IMHO
I was thinking about the quick turn steer mod. I need to get used to the xmetal first and then I will see.
It is quick and cheap and can be done any time.
Tubbies are the same width. Lousy fluorescent lighting.
Powder coat is a friend of mines pro setup.
Oven is a full size cast off oven that the top was ratty picked up for free.
Powder coat will get the destructo test: I park on boat ramps sometimes!
Thanks for the kudos! :bigok:
Bobert540
Site Supporter
- Location
- Rockford,MI
Nice SN build....gives me inspiration to tear my ski apart....next winter of course.
cattledog
EH TEAM RACING
- Location
- toronto canada
how did it run , it feels very diferent with tubbies on flat water, how did you like them
I am still getting used to the tubbies
the hull seemed really skittish and twitchy at first
smooth bottom, new paint can do that too.
It corners much better but is still taking some getting used to
Not regretting the sponsons yet!
The shortened steering takes some getting used to
For tricks it is great
For long runs it is tough on the back
cattledog
EH TEAM RACING
- Location
- toronto canada
the first ride with tubbies on flat water was like learning to ride again but i am getting use to it for now i had no tubbies for 13 years so it was different when the waves got bigger it was much better much more stable easy turning
I'm really glad i found this thread. a lot of what you've done here i want to do.
i currently own 2 older superjets (squarenose) a 90' and a 93', both are pretty much stock, except ride plates on both, and we havn't figured out if the 90' has wiseco pistons (bored to a 701) or not..... i got em both with a trailer for $2500 and plan on doing some work to them this winter. thanks for all the help full in-sight and photos.
i currently own 2 older superjets (squarenose) a 90' and a 93', both are pretty much stock, except ride plates on both, and we havn't figured out if the 90' has wiseco pistons (bored to a 701) or not..... i got em both with a trailer for $2500 and plan on doing some work to them this winter. thanks for all the help full in-sight and photos.
well, my back couldnt handle the shortened steering.
we like to ride a few miles, cruise up the river and chase buoys
as well as freestyle and my lower back just would not adjust
sold the xmw setup here on the x and went back to the oem turnplate
we like to ride a few miles, cruise up the river and chase buoys
as well as freestyle and my lower back just would not adjust
sold the xmw setup here on the x and went back to the oem turnplate
DAG
Yes, my balls tickled from that landing
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
BOO....
well to get a little more throw, look into drilling a hole and moving the pivot point. Made all the worlds different in my old stocker.
PS: get some foam on that cross bar... What are you thinking?
well to get a little more throw, look into drilling a hole and moving the pivot point. Made all the worlds different in my old stocker.
PS: get some foam on that cross bar... What are you thinking?