Super Jet Yamaha Manual says: Fog motor after each day of riding !

[Freakrider]

I know Yamaha wants to sell lots fogging oil but is it possible that it helps prevent rust (long term) on the crank bearings ? OR is this a waste of time and money ? :Eyecrazy:

What's your thoughts ?

 

[Waternut]

Ever pulled apart an engine? There is plenty of oily fuel floating around in/on everything. My guess is; that statement is in there to void warranties for people who neglect their ski during the warranty period and blow the engine up.

 

[badvinny]

Unless you park it salty for 2months between every ride, nobody has ever had to do that.

 

[vomitspot]

all mfg say to do that

 

[Freakrider]

Ever pulled apart an engine? There is plenty of oily fuel floating around in/on everything. My guess is; that statement is in there to void warranties for people who neglect their ski during the warranty period and blow the engine up.

I have pulled apart a motor once that had surface rust on the rear crank bearing and the motor was run 40/1...

 

[Freakrider]

anyone bold enough to say it might be worthwhile ? not sure I will get one person to say it might be a good thing...

 

[AtomicPunk]

I think you just need to ride more often, that will keep it lubricated :wavey:

 

[Freakrider]

I think you just need to ride more often, that will keep it lubricated :wavey:

You know Punk I just get "Fired up" when I see you show up once in awhile to ride with us ! mfg:

 

[Dustin Mustangs]

I do it most times that I don't plan on riding within the next couple of days. Not a full on fogging but a couple of seconds worth of a spray. I always do a post ride inspection of the engine compartment right at the ramp while I brap the water out of the waterbox. Doing a quick fog adds about 3 seconds to the procedure. I go though about a can of fogging oil a season like this and it takes a matter of seconds. I have also found no ill effects of doing it. None.

So if all the manufactures (the people putting their name behind the engine) recommend doing this, and it is so easy and cheap to do, why not do it?

 

[Freakrider]

I do it most times that I don't plan on riding within the next couple of days. Not a full on fogging but a couple of seconds worth of a spray. I always do a post ride inspection of the engine compartment right at the ramp while I brap the water out of the waterbox. Doing a quick fog adds about 3 seconds to the procedure. I go though about a can of fogging oil a season like this and it takes a matter of seconds. I have also found no ill effects of doing it. None.

So if all the manufactures (the people putting their name behind the engine) recommend doing this, and it is so easy and cheap to do, why not do it?

I agree...there is condensation water in the motor...there has to be !

 

[AtomicPunk]

I have pulled apart a motor once that had surface rust on the rear crank bearing and the motor was run 40/1...

Maybe you should try 32:1...

You know Punk I just get "Fired up" when I see you show up once in awhile to ride with us ! mfg:

Just trying to keep the local riders motivated.

 

[Freakrider]

Maybe you should try 32:1...





Just trying to keep the local riders motivated.

too much oil IMO....what about you running 50/1 in the winter ?

Motivating riders to take a break from riding ?

 

[WILKEY]

i dooo it

 

[chriselmore_1]

I just fire it up for a sec when I remember. Never had a rust prob. Never fogged once.

 

[Sospikey]

I fog both my skis. Just because of the "what-if" factor. What if I can't run my ski for two weeks?! I run my skis in fresh water, but still...

 

[Proformance1]

I never did, found a rusty bearing in the bottom of the cases. I will from now on, where do you think condensation goes when you leave the hood on in the sun all day heating up your ski, then the temp drops at night. What the lowest part of the motor, hmm.... Where was the rust on my main bearing, right at the bottom, hmm.... I ride fresh water

 

[Matt_E]

Don't leave the hood on.
I am pretty lazy about maintenance, but I will take the hood off and blow the motor out every time.

 

[chriselmore_1]

x2 as soon as I'm done riding I clear out the exhaust and leave the hood off. I ride a bunch of salt and pretty much sink my boat at least once per surf ride. Maywill vouch for that lol. My crank and sleeves had zero rust on the last breakdowon.

 

[Proformance1]

I always leave the hood off and store indoors, but its on during the day, and when I ride at the lake, I put in on loosely for the night, then back inside with hood off the rest of the time. Not a good idea to store outside with the hood off. That whole rain thing. LOL

 

[Matt_E]

1. Not a concern in my area
2. I usually unlatch the hood and put a 2 inch piece of wood between hull and rear of hood. Good ventilation, but rain can't get in.

3. Get a garage.