x2 chopped and screwed...

[Winter X2]

Here is my project x2 for the winter. Let me know what you guys think. Have any paint color ideas? I want to be different, but I am not getting any air brushing done. I have some other pics of the hull and guts. Found this ski in perfect running condition and decided to kill it and give it more power....

[cattledog]

red or yellow or orange something bright my x2 is black and it is hard to see out in the water

[Wilke]

red or yellow or orange something bright my x2 is black and it is hard to see out in the water
Same here with the black ski, the brighter the better.

[diamondaudio10]

mines black do some color

[x2skier]

This was a true case of disrespecting an absolute mint condition hull. Not a scratch to be found until the cut off wheel and sawzall found it!

Don't be a puissy, paint it pink!

[Winter X2]

This was a true case of disrespecting an absolute mint condition hull. Not a scratch to be found until the cut off wheel and sawzall found it!

Don't be a puissy, paint it pink!

Think that pink would go good with my eyes.. Noted..

[x2skier]

You get that back chopped off yet?

[yankeeboy]

i think a pink x2 would look great on the river! would complement the brown/green water nicely

[Winter X2]

I will tomorrow. Just got done with the second coat of filler. I'll sand it tomorrow and it should be ready... Then chop city. I am going to take 2" off the back. That way I can fully utilize the trim piece.

[Winter X2]

i think a pink x2 would look great on the river! would complement the brown/green water nicely

I love ecoli warnings...!!! Dirty fun!
:puke:

[cattledog]

i have tried many x2s and i dont like riding them without the back cutoff i like that loose feeling and they handle way better when chopped, how about orange , it was good enough for pete jacob and his general lee still looks good and it easy to spot in the surf

[yankeeboy]

i'd say orange, but theres already gunna be an orange Sj on the river this year. He ruined it for the rest of us. ( and pink is just bada$$ )

[cattledog]

pink would be cool, with a pink ride plate and pink throttle lever with a no fear sticker, hey is this 1989 or 2009 lol

[x2skier]

i'd say orange, but theres already gunna be an orange Sj on the river this year. He ruined it for the rest of us. ( and pink is just bada$$ )

I thought he was selling that thing....if its the orange one I'm thinking of?

[yankeeboy]

I thought he was selling that thing....if its the orange one I'm thinking of?


thats the one; hes keeping it.

[Winter X2]

Went with red/maroon mix. Will see how it turns out.

[Winter X2]

Here is a pic of the ski with primer. The bottom is getting painted tonight!!

:Banane01:

[Winter X2]

Well... Here it is. Finished product. I also attached pics of the limited chamber and Factory head pipe I had Polished up. :Banane09:

Also, Special thanks to Shayne for Awesome work on the hood And Very special thanks to Bill for an awesome paint job!!!!

Thanks alot guys...:notworthy:

[cattledog]

that is sweet looking , nice pipe to , why did you not go with tubbies

[Winter X2]

I know I know about the tubbies.. Sooner or later.

[Goose]

man that head pipe looks incrediable i think im def gonna have to take mine to that guy

[x2skier]

Looks awesome. Did he do that head pipe and chamber in 1 day? That looks killer. Put that thing back together, it's gonna be 67 F tomorrow.

[shawn_NJ]

Holy crap who did that head pipe???!!!

[ADDict]

Holy crap who did that head pipe???!!!

X2. Thats just too slick looking. I know I don't have the patience to keep it that way though.

[Winter X2]

This guy here in Harrisburg did it for me. Took him one day. The company is KB custom metal polishing. I am going to take over my manifolds and have him do them as well. I'll post the pics when they are finished. Thanks for the compliments guys. I can't wait to fire this baby up!!:rocketwhore:

[dbrutherford]

Wow that head pipe looks trick!

[D Slicker]

That looks hot.....

[Winter X2]

Here is the ski with the bars and hood seal back on. I put the bilge and bracket in today as well. I sent my motor housing to the polishing guy to get powder coated today. I will get that back wed and then the motor is going in.If all goes well, we should have some brapppp!!! by this weekend. :djsmilie:

[Winter X2]

That looks hot.....

Thanks man... when is the first corson's ride?:Thinkingof_:

[Winter X2]

Here is some pics of the motor with all the goodies on it. I will pick up the bed plate today and then install!!:beerchug:

[wadman]

sweet. i will see ya over at corson's this year.

[ADDict]

Here is some pics of the motor with all the goodies on it. I will pick up the bed plate today and then install!!:beerchug:

Have you fitted all this in your hull, with that chamber?

[Winter X2]

Have you fitted all this in your hull, with that chamber?

I have the motor in.. I tried fitting the chamber in, but it is going to take some finagling.. Its fricking tight!!.. It will work.. Just need some elbow grease and a grinder.. Didn't have the patience for it tonight.. Looks pretty sweet installed though! I attached a pic. Let me know what you think

[dbrutherford]

Most have to atleast grind that mount off of the exhaust manifold. What kind of manifold is that? A Coffman? If so don't gring it! I will buy/trade you a West Coast that has the opening bored out and the mount ground already.

DBR

[Winter X2]

Most have to atleast grind that mount off of the exhaust manifold. What kind of manifold is that? A Coffman? If so don't gring it! I will buy/trade you a West Coast that has the opening bored out and the mount ground already.

DBR

Hey DBR.. It is a west coast mani. I am going to take it to the same guy that polished all my other parts and have him ground it off and polish it. Thanks for the offer though.

[dbrutherford]

Cool. Have him bore it and the head pipe both to 47 or 48mm for a little more flow.

I have just been searching for a Coffman 650 manifold forever. I had one once but sold it to someone else. Sucks...

[cattledog]

wasnt that to fetch, that was the famous hunt for the the coffman manifold on pwc

[dbrutherford]

Yep. I kick myself every time I think about it. But that ski needed it. He should run some DR Engineering Inc sponsor stickers on it lol

[betrezra]

Nice build.

Can't wait to hear how it runs.

[Winter X2]

Well, I got the westcoast manifold back from the infamous polishing guy today and he has totally grinded off the lord mount and made it look like it was never there. I think I love this guy.. Anyhow.. This chamber fits perfectly and now I am ready for the tank and electronics. Here some pics of the tight squeeze...:headbang:

[Motorheads5]

Nice build man look's great surely you are going to paint that motor, right ?

[Winter X2]

Nice build man look's great surely you are going to paint that motor, right ?

Thanks for the compliment... I have def considered it.. right now, I just want to hear it run. Once I know all is well, I might take it over to the polishing guy and have him powder coat it the same color as my chamber. Will see. I have dumped so much cash into this build that I need to chill for a few weeks. If I get it done, I will post the pics for all to see. Thanks for the comps though

[Motorheads5]

HAHA Yeah I understand the money thing it's a x-2 dude it look's awesome.

[Winter X2]

Here are some pics w/ 1/2 the truf on. I'll edit this tomorrow night once it is finished... Prop comes tomorrow..so there is no reason why I shouldn't be riding the next warm day!!!:bananalama:

[cattledog]

make sure you use a good qualitiy silicone around the pump housing and make sure there is no little gaps or pin holes

[w-nut]

very nice build and ski . and wow that polishing guy is impressive

[Winter X2]

make sure you use a good qualitiy silicone around the pump housing and make sure there is no little gaps or pin holes

What do you recommend? I bought some stuff at lowes. Don't think it is marine or anything. Let me know.. Thanks

[cattledog]

as long as its a premuim brand and is waterproof the first time i did mine i thought i got all around pump housing and i had a little pin hole where i missed silicone and the ski cavitated like crazy , i re did the pump and used more silicone and it was fine

[dbrutherford]

Permatex RTV Clear Silacone. You can get it at any autoparts store. It is the single best stuff to use. Group K recommend it to me years ago and I haven't used anything else since.

[Winter X2]

Permatex RTV Clear Silacone. You can get it at any autoparts store. It is the single best stuff to use. Group K recommend it to me years ago and I haven't used anything else since.

Thanks guys.. I will pick some up tonight. I got my prop back from impros today so, I should be able to get this thing put together.

[john zigler]

NICE!!!

great build. zig

[kawashark]

Nice work.

[Winter X2]

Well, I managed to get some actual work done today on the ski. I put the pump in, cut the ride plate down to size and mounted the nozzel. The proceeded to hook up the trim. What a nightmare. Lets just say, it took a few minutes and some bad words. But, it looks and works great. Thanks again x2guy for the piece. Here are some pics of it mounted. Got the new seat cover on today as well!:bananalama:

[Maxumflux]

nice build! thanks for the pix!

my x-2 will be red after seeing how sexy this turned out!

[Samba2]

nice build, what's that about tight fit...?

that's see some action pics, or vids

[Winter X2]

Here is some pics of my total loss setup (before and after) that I had done by Jet Ski Solutions. John Did an awesome job. I should have it back by Thursday, so I will be riding this weekend unless I have forgotten something else...

[x2skier]

No excuses left now bitch. Get that f'in trailer queen on the water already:nutkick:

[chad]

Nice build , looks killer ! John at Jss is amazing !

may need to get the # for your polisher!!

[Winter X2]

Nice build , looks killer ! John at Jss is amazing !

may need to get the # for your polisher!!

Let me know. He is local, so I can get you all his info.

[dbrutherford]

Nice build , looks killer ! John at Jss is amazing !

may need to get the # for your polisher!!



I agree, I was tempted to get the polisher's infor to send him stuff to bling out!

[Motorheads5]

Lookin great Winter nice job I just got mine out of the loft and am getting excited again thank's for the pic's and inspiration us old fart's need it lol

[Winter X2]

In the middle of trouble shooting my total loss system, I heard some rattling around in the motor housing. NOT GOOD. I tore the motor down to find a bad crank and bearings all over the place. NOT GOOD. Needless to say, SBT just got an order and I hope this will be the last of my problems. Atleast I will honor motorheads request to have the motor painted. I have sent it to the famous polishing gut for some more bling action and powder coating. I'm posting some before pics and I will post some after pics end of next week, when I get everything back. This ski is becoming one heck of a trailer queen....

[Motorheads5]

Sorry for the luck Winter that suck's !One thing about it you will know what you have now.

[Winter X2]

Here is the after pics of my 785 small pin. I had it powder coated jet black to look like a 650 sleeper.. The new crank bearings and seals should be here Thursday, so here we go again. Hopefully there will be no more problems. I just want to ride the most expensive X2 I have ever owned...

[Motorheads5]

HAHA I think they are all the most expensive x-2's we have ever owned LOL But they sure are fun.

[betrezra]

Looking Good.

I like the clean no-nonsense theme going on here.

This get's me motivated to rebuild the wifes 780x2 for ultimate blingage, and clean up some loose ends.

What's cooking for pump/prop/bildge?

[Winter X2]

Looking Good.

I like the clean no-nonsense theme going on here.

This get's me motivated to rebuild the wifes 780x2 for ultimate blingage, and clean up some loose ends.

What's cooking for pump/prop/bildge?

Thanks...

The pump is Stock, with a cut down sxr 800 prop from impros. Twin 500 gph bilges.

[Winter X2]

brand new total loss installed. She fired tonight. Everything will be hooked up and ready to ride by the weekend. WOOT WOOT:bananapowerslide:

[Motorheads5]

Congrat's, that is a nice boat

[Winter X2]

Here are some quick snap shots I took tonight after i got done cutting the hood out to fit the gynormous pipe. Anyhow, carb is hooked up, fuel pump is sucking gas and this beotch is ready to run. I have to hook up my throttle cable and put my PA registration on, and in the water she will go. Just keep your fingers crossed.
:beerchug::beerchug::beerchug:

pics wouldn't load. post'em in the am.

[Winter X2]

Well, Maiden voyage was less then exciting.. however, this past weekend I changed some of the msd switches and got the head bolted down correctly (stripped head bolts) and man does it fricking rip. Puts the green boat to shame. MSD is amazing difference!!:beerchug::beerchug:

All that work has finally paid off!!

[ski_crazy]

Congrats. Your boat is sick. I've been reading up on this one and others in preparation for my X2 build.

[WB1994]

Your head is on backwards.

[dbrutherford]

Here are some quick snap shots I took tonight after i got done cutting the hood out to fit the gynormous pipe. Anyhow, carb is hooked up, fuel pump is sucking gas and this beotch is ready to run. I have to hook up my throttle cable and put my PA registration on, and in the water she will go. Just keep your fingers crossed.
:beerchug::beerchug::beerchug:

pics wouldn't load. post'em in the am.

Is that an FPP B1 limited chamber?

[Winter X2]

yes

[HxX2]

what does taking 2 inches off the back of the ski do exactly?

[Vumad]

what does taking 2 inches off the back of the ski do exactly?

Let's the back of the ski sink deeper into the water. It makes the nose feel lighter. It also improves turning. Imagine the turning radius of a car vs a truck, shorter turns faster. The back sinking deeper probably helps keep the pump from breaking free so often.