yay!! finally i got another ski!..pics added
- Thread starter TB
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Don't you get your panties in a wad. I'm not well versed about X2's just poking fun :stups
f dbrutherford. My post was not designed to offend the Kawi Folks just Dave
madscientist
chilling with these guys.
- Location
- good old p'cola
keep your panties on we are a different bread and a thrifty one at that. it's the affordability and fun of the x2 that lures you in. then the shear desire for more that brings us to modify
WFO Speedracer
A lifetime ban is like a lifetime warranty !
- Location
- Alabama
You can buy an X2 for cheap ,modify it for cheap and ride it for cheap.Hell I bought two X2"s ,a double trailer and a Seabreeze sitdown for $500.00,I sold the trailer for $500.00 the other X2 for $200.00 and the 650 engine out of mine went into a seacouch that I had $100.00 in and sold for $1500.00,.Do you see a pattern starting here? The 720 Seadoo engine in it now was built from spare parts and I have maybe $45.00 in it,I had to buy some crank seals and rings.I had all the high perf parts already so no money there,I built the hitch hauler myself from stuff I already had ,so no money there either.You guys can try to top that one but I really don't think you can.We are a special breed for sure.
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onesojourner
I use a thumb throttle.
- Location
- springfield, mo
dbrutherford
Parts Whore
- Location
- Fairmont, WV
Yama Cat you know I like panties!
I am just as guilty as an SJ owner when it comes to mods...
But, I will say I got a bunch of parts for cheap or free over the years buying and parting out. I just sold a trim motor and a pump from the 1100 ZXi back home in WV. Well that covered the $400 I spent on the ski and PAID for the trailer, core engine, Coffman exhaust I bought for it, all electrics, ect which I will be keeping. I still have other odds and ends from it and the hull still to sell. I am still holding out to make my 1100 tripple swap happen one day.
I want an SJ just like the next guy but when I see clapped out ones from 96-99 pull 3k when I paid 900 for each of my clean all stock not tinkered with X2... Makes me wonder why they are "soooo much better". Then the cost of used parts is an arm and a leg. Average cost of a B pipe for an SJ is 450 - 500. You can get a Coffman for an X2 for 225 max. That is more my point.
I just like buying parts. You should come see my garage When do you guys want to go ride again? I bought me a tour coat the other day, it should be in tomorrow. I need ot put some water time on my other X2 before I molest it. My girl back home wants the one I had out with you guys because it has "pink" graphics on it. She saw my red/clear fuel line and wants me to buy pink fuel line for it. Women...
I am just as guilty as an SJ owner when it comes to mods...
But, I will say I got a bunch of parts for cheap or free over the years buying and parting out. I just sold a trim motor and a pump from the 1100 ZXi back home in WV. Well that covered the $400 I spent on the ski and PAID for the trailer, core engine, Coffman exhaust I bought for it, all electrics, ect which I will be keeping. I still have other odds and ends from it and the hull still to sell. I am still holding out to make my 1100 tripple swap happen one day.
I want an SJ just like the next guy but when I see clapped out ones from 96-99 pull 3k when I paid 900 for each of my clean all stock not tinkered with X2... Makes me wonder why they are "soooo much better". Then the cost of used parts is an arm and a leg. Average cost of a B pipe for an SJ is 450 - 500. You can get a Coffman for an X2 for 225 max. That is more my point.
I just like buying parts. You should come see my garage
When do you guys want to go ride again? I bought me a tour coat the other day, it should be in tomorrow. I need ot put some water time on my other X2 before I molest it. My girl back home wants the one I had out with you guys because it has "pink" graphics on it. She saw my red/clear fuel line and wants me to buy pink fuel line for it. Women...Yama Cat you know I like panties!
I am just as guilty as an SJ owner when it comes to mods...
But, I will say I got a bunch of parts for cheap or free over the years buying and parting out. I just sold a trim motor and a pump from the 1100 ZXi back home in WV. Well that covered the $400 I spent on the ski and PAID for the trailer, core engine, Coffman exhaust I bought for it, all electrics, ect which I will be keeping. I still have other odds and ends from it and the hull still to sell. I am still holding out to make my 1100 tripple swap happen one day.
I want an SJ just like the next guy but when I see clapped out ones from 96-99 pull 3k when I paid 900 for each of my clean all stock not tinkered with X2... Makes me wonder why they are "soooo much better". Then the cost of used parts is an arm and a leg. Average cost of a B pipe for an SJ is 450 - 500. You can get a Coffman for an X2 for 225 max. That is more my point.
I just like buying parts. You should come see my garage
:nana: I wasn't counting the pennies, I was just counting the mods... Truth be told all of us spend way too much money on these toys... If your girl wants pink I can help you find pink:cat37: We're ready to ride when you are!
TB
NOTHING IS EVER PROMISED
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
quick update just to show everyone i'm back...within 24 hours of having the x-2 in my possesion i have completed the following.
straps are on
back has been cut 1 1/2"
ride plates cut and back on
steering is now in a fixed posistion
new bilge switch is on
trim system is almost done
steering mod is started..got it figured out
at this rate maybe i can have tubbies on by this weekend too
straps are on
back has been cut 1 1/2"
ride plates cut and back on
steering is now in a fixed posistion
new bilge switch is on
trim system is almost done
steering mod is started..got it figured out
at this rate maybe i can have tubbies on by this weekend too
dbrutherford
Parts Whore
- Location
- Fairmont, WV
Do whatever makes you happy. Me I like spending money on ski parts!
I have been trying to buy a barrel roll since 2001... I should just move to the beach!
I have been trying to buy a barrel roll since 2001... I should just move to the beach!
Hey buddy I watched you do two submerged barrells at Gunterville. Your the man:thewave:
dbrutherford
Parts Whore
- Location
- Fairmont, WV
Best trick I did that day was the superman drag behind your X2 mount yet run over that tree sticking up out of the water.
I can't ride no where like I could 5 years ago. Mid summer... cruiser wakes at the lake and my 800 installed.... I will BRAP on it!
Sorry to jack your thread Bandit. Again welcome to the club! Don't look back.
I can't ride no where like I could 5 years ago. Mid summer... cruiser wakes at the lake and my 800 installed.... I will BRAP on it!
Sorry to jack your thread Bandit. Again welcome to the club! Don't look back.
cattledog
EH TEAM RACING
- Location
- toronto canada
add tubbies, cut 1 and half inches of ski, d cut ride plate, it handles really good a lot of funThey don't handle that well.
- Location
- Lake Lanier, Gainesville, Ga
got any pics???
Wolf Child
Just Another Octard
- Location
- All over C. FL
If'n Mark come near my 750 and I'ma keel heem :smashfreakB:
TB
NOTHING IS EVER PROMISED
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
:sneaky:
TB
NOTHING IS EVER PROMISED
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
i'll post a few tomorrow..ski looks completely different now....hey did you know there was no gasket on the carb...had to take it off to get my arm to the bilge pump so i could replace it and add another one and no gasket! none...non existant:scratchchin:
TB
NOTHING IS EVER PROMISED
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
just like teeth on most people here in the redneck riviera:icon16:
Wolf Child
Just Another Octard
- Location
- All over C. FL
I've ridden a coulpe X-2s... I was not impressed with the ones I rode, they NEED tubbies at the very least. I'd be on the phone to surfjetlouie ASAFP.