Kawasaki X2 Foot Strap and Hydro Turf Help

[dbrutherford]

Well I got a set of Dakine Supremo foot straps the other day. I am debating on where to place them. I am also debating on how to attach them. Finally I am debating on which Hydro Turf I would to use.

1.) I need to know the best location for me. I saw this before:

http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~shinrace/jet/x2-tune3.html

Problem is I don't have any stainless steel hull steps to extend the tray area a little longer. So I can't really do this.

So chck the pics I have posted. I also see a problem having them that far back. I think a little closer to the middle would be better. I do not believe the tray is wide enough to place both mounts in the tray. I don't want to have the strap mounts on the side of the tray either. I feel like if the strap mount is 90 degrees in the one pic it will eventually wear and break.

2.) Now should I use hull inserts and epoxy? That is what I was going to do. Then should I do two inserts or just one? I plan on using the strap twist preventers. I don't want these pulling out of the hull. I also want to be able to remove them on occasion. I do believe I will place the outside strap mount on the bond rail edge. I could probable just drill clear through the hull and use a nut. How about a coarse thread screw or lag bolt? Anyone ever use these?

3.) I am goingot place Hydro Turf on my ski. I planned on just buying a sheet. Now is it worth it to get it with the 3M adhesive already on it? Also how much better is the molded HT over the cut versions? I noticed on my old HT that the ribs started to wear siginifcantly on my X2. On my 650 SX it didn't as bad. I thought of doing the rib version and making them run on a 45 degree angle. I saw an X2 on here like that and it looked good. If not I will go with the diamond pattern. Do you guys like the diamond better? I was in the assumption it is easier to hide mistakes with it when turfing trays. I was just going to do black or dark gray HT anyways.


Guys help me out!!! I don't want my HT or foot holds fu(king up once they are installed. I want them in right the first time!

DBR






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[D Slicker]

I have them mounted just like they are in the last 2 picks. Mine mount differantly

[dbrutherford]

I have a good idea where ot mount them. Now I just want to know how many inserts to use and what type of epoxy.

DBR

[adet16v]

i have dakines on mine as well. as sfl said go for a ride and note where you comfortably ride with your feet. then go home and mount them in that position.

call hydroturf and get a sheet of the b-stock (its dark grey diamond) its like 20 or 25 bucks a sheet. Ive never been able to find a blemish in a sheet of b-stock compared to the regular stuff. get some welwood contact cement at lowes. and your good to go.

[dbrutherford]

adet16v

Are you still in Pittsburgh? Malone is doign a demo on July first! I will be there to check it out. H4pyh4nds will be there too from what he told me last night.


I am pretty sure of my location for the straps after a ride on saturday.


Problem still is how to mount them and what type of epoxy to use. I am pretty set on using the hull inserts as shown in the pictures but should I do one or two? I was gonna do two for more strength but I was worried that having two holes close by each other in the hull would make it weaker there and the hull inserts would pull out. I mean that is four inserts per strap! I hope the epoxy is good....

I am going to order some more hull inserts today......

[dbrutherford]

Well I finally ordered some West Systems.... So hopefully in the next wee kI can get them installed! Then I will be the sub king!

[D Slicker]

Well I finally ordered some West Systems.... So hopefully in the next wee kI can get them installed! Then I will be the sub king!

Sorry it took so long here are the picks.

http://www.x-h2o.com/gallery/index.php?cat=10373

I just drilled and screwed in one side and bolted the outside.

[gj_fx1]

I'd throw some fender washers under those outside nuts.

[crab]

You are probably going to find that there really isn't that much stress on the fasteners, I woudn't worry too much about them pulling out. And I play hard.

[dbrutherford]

Good deal! Some people said that they would pull out so I was worried.... So we will see once I get them installed. DBR

[gj_fx1]

I dont think they'll pull out but without a washer you'll probably crack the surface of the glass and look bad.