a few fx-1 build pics.

[hardcore]

its starting to take shape.

[hardcore]

more

[hardcore]

i still have alittle more work before painting. first im cutting the tray sides down alittle like a x-jet look, second the hood where the fire ext goes is being cut out then making it flat. im not running the pole through the hood just getting a rick roy type pole "making it", then doing alittle cutting where the back tie hole is the make clearance for the trim. any thoughts?

[LBE]

doing alittle cutting where the back tie hole is the make clearance for the trim. any thoughts?

Don't know where you ride, but I wouldn't bother with trim.
Looks good!

[hardcore]

thanks..i ride missouri and minnesota. in minn the biggest wake is off a 20 foot ski boat. i want a flatwater backy or at least a good flatwaterflop.

[hardcore]

a deep cut

[ski_crazy]

Cool build. I've been watching this one. I would like to get an FX-1 for the wife.

What kinda primer are you using? Sealer or primer or both?

[hardcore]

Cool build. I've been watching this one. I would like to get an FX-1 for the wife.

What kinda primer are you using? Sealer or primer or both?


we used both on it. thats the second coat. fx1 are the best skis imo..wait til u see the paint job he's doing. should be done this week.

[DsmRacing]

Nice build, I have an FX-1 as well, so I will be watching this build as well. Did you install tubbies? Looking forward to seeing how you lower the hood, trim, what pump setup, motor combo, etc...

[Big Kahuna]

if your going for a flat water backy, you need to start looking at a pump modification, intake track mod also........

[hardcore]

Nice build, I have an FX-1 as well, so I will be watching this build as well. Did you install tubbies? Looking forward to seeing how you lower the hood, trim, what pump setup, motor combo, etc...


no tubbies yet, its for flatwater and as of now dont see much chop or surf. plus i like how squirlly they are.

on to the hood im going a different route as slug did on his. its hard to explain so i will just post pics soon. thanks

[hardcore]

if your going for a flat water backy, you need to start looking at a pump modification, intake track mod also........


ya i am doing the pump mod just not sure which one. i have a few 650sx pump laying around so that may be my way. do the 750sx pumps work in them i have 2 of them too? i also have a 144 raider pump but may be to long.. thanks

[hardcore]

starting more cuts....

[hardcore]

an hour later

[hardcore]

startn on the hood

[Wetracer]

Looking GOOD!!! Mike
wetracer@northwetpowersports.com
503-585-5675

[hardcore]

This thing is taking forever.

[hardcore]

Got my XFT pole. Not sure if i like it.
I may look for a x-metal pole setup.

[jetx]

looks alright...the built in chinpad makes it look kinda flat though. I am sure it could be worse! I'd run it first before swapping, may end up being the perect pole for yeah.

[seatsR4toilets]

Why the 10 month delay?

[hardcore]

Why the 10 month delay?


I'm lazy, and to busy riding my other fx-1.

[seatsR4toilets]

I'm lazy, and to busy riding my other fx-1. Ahhh.....got it.
I thought you ran into some sort of problem with it that you didnt post.
I know it's a TON of work.

[hardcore]

Ahhh.....got it.
I thought you ran into some sort of problem with it that you didnt post.
I know it's a TON of work.
The problem is, i don't know the first thing about glass work, and my friend that started it when he was unemployed got a good full time job. It took about a day to do the one side rail, gas cap, and tower lines filled in. Then it was a stand still. Plus i didn't want to put the stock pump on it, waiting to afford the bonzi bob pump.

[95FX1]

^^ yea....$ bonzi bob pump......cant wait

[hardcore]

Ok so i got a few more parts today.

Heres my list so far.

61x complete motor, ebox
46mm carb
Riva lightend charging flywheel
144mm Pump being sent to Bob
Ac pole with carbon chinpad turfed
Limit rope

Things i'm buying in the next week or 2.

Bonzi Bob pump being sent out
Dcut stock rideplate
jet dynamics scoop grate
Carbon hood (praying)
Skat swirl
Motor getting match ported
and pole bracket from snowrx..
And alot of misc crap to get her done.

[hardcore]

A few more pics. Slow but steady. Now comes the paint and install.

[RiverRat]

Looks sharp!

[hardcore]

Looks sharp!

Thanks, but i still want urs.

[hardcore]

few more...

[spazzit]

looks good man
what paint colors?

:biggthumpup:

[hardcore]

looks good man
what paint colors?

:biggthumpup:

Money green with flake and Corvette or chevy blue with flake.

Not sure what kind of design yet or about the pole.

[yamanube]

How long have you been building this thing?

[hardcore]

How long have you been building this thing?


2 f**kn years. and 1 to many.

It was to be done last year but my friend that was doing the glass was laid off and then rehired.

Didn't realize buying a completly bare hull would take so much work.

[Boggess]

That thing is gonna look pretty good! Can't wait to see it finished!
:Banane09:

[hardcore]

That thing is gonna look pretty good! Can't wait to see it finished!
:Banane09:


You and me both.. I hate looking at this hull, it needs some color.

[Boggess]

You and me both.. I hate looking at this hull, it needs some color.

Thats how I was on mine. I had my doubts till I got a little color and some turf on it. Its just getting the motivation to finish it. I know its ridable now so I would just rather be riding! :friday:

[special fx]

You and me both.. I hate looking at this hull, it needs some color.

Ahh.......What difference does paint make??? :crazy:


Before>>>>>>>>>After

[hardcore]

Ahh.......What difference does paint make??? :crazy:


Before>>>>>>>>>After


I love ur Frank boat paint. Wish you were closer to paint mine..:cool:

Doesn't that one have the 650sx pump? How does it handle in flatwater? Thanks

[MadMitchJones]

sweet build im curently rebuidling mine its finally coming along the bottom is finished check it out.. props to my painter eric

[hardcore]

sweet build im curently rebuidling mine its finally coming along the bottom is finished check it out.. props to my painter eric


Thats beautiful man.

I just got my pump installed over the weekend, motor is about to go in once i get my cylinders back and pistons.

THEN PAINT, AND RIDE....:arms:

[AndyL]

Hardcore, what kind of pole bracket is that? Did it come with your AC pole?

[hardcore]

Hardcore, what kind of pole bracket is that? Did it come with your AC pole?

That whole setup is made by Goose to ur specs.

http://www.x-h2o.com/showthread.php?t=46552&highlight=goose+pole

Great guy to deal, some were having issues but i had nothing but good things to say about him and the pole setup. Everything weighs less then 8lbs.

[AndyL]

Wow that is one nice pole setup. Have you had the chance to try it out?

[hardcore]

Wow that is one nice pole setup. Have you had the chance to try it out?

I will in about 2 weeks. Highroller and alot of other hardcore freestyle guys use them and say they are the strongest and lightest on the market,

And cheapest. 400 for everything built to ur specs. Mines neg 3 inches

[AndyL]

What pump did you end up runing? Did you send Bonzi one or did you figure something else out?

[hardcore]

What pump did you end up runing? Did you send Bonzi one or did you figure something else out?


650sx kawi 140mm pump.
Very easy to install and cheap. I got everything done for less then 300.
That included the glasswork, pump, skat prop, 900zxi driveshaft,and specialFx bearing housing.

This thing should rip. I will post pics up of my pump now. There are tons of threads on the comparison and price of both the bonzi and 650sx pump.

I'm my situation it was the cheaper route. And i was told they both do the same and the extra 4mm doesn't make a difference.

[hardcore]

Starting paint.. Only 2 years later.

[yamanube]

Damn, its been a long time coming. Guess you didn't make it out on the water the other weekend?

[hardcore]

Damn, its been a long time coming. Guess you didn't make it out on the water the other weekend?


I did, but not my ski. Took a friends modded 02 sj and a bottle of RUM. Not at the same time.:spank:

[hardcore]

Its final. Paints not done but im riding tomorrow...

Oh and in pic 4 it shows where we :-):-):-):-):-)ed up the turf, but soon the turf will be around the rails to.

[yamanube]

Finally! It looks nice, I like the shaved gas fill. Now I want a goose pole on mine.

[hardcore]

Finally! It looks nice, I like the shaved gas fill. Now I want a goose pole on mine.


Ya i like the goose pole. It's about to be powdercoated.

I think the gas cap filled, the other lines taken out, and the hood changed really make the fx hull flow better.

If the first ride out is anything like this build was. IT'S GOING TO SUCK....

I hope no issues with the pump.

[yamanube]

What color are you doing the bottom of the hull and pole? Black bottom, white P/C pole?

[hardcore]

What color are you doing the bottom of the hull and pole? Black bottom, white P/C pole?


Well the bottom will most likely be the same blue. But we have 3 more colors we are adding in with some design after our short season. We have some kawi green and bright orange we may use. Who know about the pole, i was thinkn black but not sure.

Open to ideas.....What do u think? Oh and my friend can now gelcoat, so i may go that route. Also had thought about a black rubber like bottom cuz rocks.

[Boggess]

That turf turned out awesome! Looking good!

[hardcore]

That turf turned out awesome! Looking good!


Thanks u. It took from 8:30 til 1am to do. And the inside of the footholds will be done tonight.

[Boggess]

Thanks u. It took from 8:30 til 1am to do. And the inside of the footholds will be done tonight.


Yeah I can't stay off mine long enough to finish them HA! Guess now would be a good time to do them since I'm riding impaired.

[KR]

I can't wait to see pictures of you riding this thing next weekend.

[hardcore]

Well no pics, but im did get to take her to the lake. I got to the lake around 1:30 yest with some friends. Drop in and started heading away when i noticed i was taking on some water. Brought her back and trailered her to see my probs.
Found the hole that was taking in lots of water, then i noticed i had lost most of my gas into the hull.

I found the prob, crack in gas tank and hole not plugged. Called a friend to bring me 5minute apoxy and some expandable foam. Fixed the probs and rode.

The ski rode pretty go, steering was alittle screwy and carb wasn't tuned right. But
being pretty much stock with just a port job and pump, its had 10 times more throw then the stock fx-1 pump.

OH, BY THE WAY, DON'T CUT UR HULL LIKE MINE. IT SUCKS ASS. It's a complete pain in my ass to get up without having leverage for my elbow and since i cut it for a trim setup its worse.

[hardcore]

Just a update on what im running..

Well last summer i had a

710cc Ported 61x
boyesen dual reeds
wetjet mani
stock 44 sbn
westcoast head(165 psi)
kawi 140mm pump with skat 16 and Op nozzles
protec scoop grate
d-cut plate
650sx extended dried out pipe
coffmans mani
tdr waterbox
bumped to 25 degrees
kart tank
-4 inch goose pole
straight bars
270 lbs with a gallon of gas.

Winter build:
754cc ported 61x
Cases opened up
wetjet mani
boyesen dual reeds
TOTAL LOSS
ADA Head (190psi)
46mm or bigger carb
tdr waterbox
skat swirl
stubby cone
COFFMANS Sizzler pipe
coffmans mani
d-cut plate
protec scoop grate
-4 inch Goose pole setup

I have everything for it, now is build time.. Should be boat wake backflip ready.