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ryan2282 · 08-05-2008, 11:07 PM

Im in the market for a project ski to mess with. mainly a js550 or 440. Anyone know anything about them or just ski drivelines in general? i know 2 strokes just not a whole lot about the pumps and what not that make it go

ryan2282 · 08-06-2008, 10:08 AM

anyone?>

Farrell639 · 08-06-2008, 11:10 AM

Ryan my brother is huge into jet skiing want me to ask him?

Kawirider359 · 08-06-2008, 11:20 AM

Same with my dad and my brother, we got a SXR and modded Superjet, he might be able to help

fiveho · 08-06-2008, 09:59 PM

i wouldnt even mess with anything less than a 650. drivelines and pumps are simple. if the ski wasnt stored properly enginewise you could get into a real money pit. if the engine needs any work at all, i would highly recommend doing a complete teardown and inspection of the crank/rod bearings, mainly checking for rust. a rusty lower rod bearing(common on improperly stored machines) will eat your " it just needs a topend and you'll be on the water" engine for lunch. if you have any specific questions just ask, been riding and wrenching skis for years.

Farrell639 · 08-06-2008, 10:06 PM

Go get a Kawi xi sport 750. It's a small jet ski. My other brother has a Sea doo with a 951, and the 951 is only a mile or two faster.

ryan2282 · 08-06-2008, 10:44 PM

i wanna do something cheap. under $500 mainly for the initial buy of the ski. then a few tings hear and there to make it faster or reliable. so thats whay im leaning towards the 550. seems the best bang for my buck and theres a bunch for sale on craigslist here

mauler · 08-08-2008, 12:20 PM

get a stand-up
http://www.apbaracing.com/rider_prof...llich_mike.pdf

chasetheface123 · 08-08-2008, 12:24 PM

dude when you get it come up and ride!!!! i just got a new seadoo rxp. she rips!

Farrell639 · 08-08-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farrell639

Go get a Kawi xi sport 750. It's a small jet ski. My other brother has a Sea doo with a 951, and the 951 is only a mile or two faster.

One of the left is the 951, one of the right is a 750

08-05-2008, 11:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryan2282 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lake Orion, Mi Posts: 5,054	any jetskiers? Im in the market for a project ski to mess with. mainly a js550 or 440. Anyone know anything about them or just ski drivelines in general? i know 2 strokes just not a whole lot about the pumps and what not that make it go

08-06-2008, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
ryan2282 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lake Orion, Mi Posts: 5,054	Re: any jetskiers? anyone?>

08-06-2008, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Farrell639 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,721	Re: any jetskiers? Ryan my brother is huge into jet skiing want me to ask him?

08-06-2008, 11:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kawirider359 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 647	Re: any jetskiers? Same with my dad and my brother, we got a SXR and modded Superjet, he might be able to help

08-06-2008, 09:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
fiveho 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: indiana,pa Posts: 548	Re: any jetskiers? i wouldnt even mess with anything less than a 650. drivelines and pumps are simple. if the ski wasnt stored properly enginewise you could get into a real money pit. if the engine needs any work at all, i would highly recommend doing a complete teardown and inspection of the crank/rod bearings, mainly checking for rust. a rusty lower rod bearing(common on improperly stored machines) will eat your " it just needs a topend and you'll be on the water" engine for lunch. if you have any specific questions just ask, been riding and wrenching skis for years. Last edited by fiveho; 08-06-2008 at 10:02 PM.

08-06-2008, 10:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Farrell639 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,721	Re: any jetskiers? Go get a Kawi xi sport 750. It's a small jet ski. My other brother has a Sea doo with a 951, and the 951 is only a mile or two faster.

08-06-2008, 10:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
ryan2282 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lake Orion, Mi Posts: 5,054	Re: any jetskiers? i wanna do something cheap. under $500 mainly for the initial buy of the ski. then a few tings hear and there to make it faster or reliable. so thats whay im leaning towards the 550. seems the best bang for my buck and theres a bunch for sale on craigslist here

08-08-2008, 12:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
chasetheface123 Chuck Norris for president! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boyne City Michigan Posts: 2,281	Re: any jetskiers? dude when you get it come up and ride!!!! i just got a new seadoo rxp. she rips!

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