SXI Pro Pole

[Diceman]

Anyone know where I can get a better spring setup for the handlepole? I am also looking for the piece that holds the pin to hold the pole up, it broke. Anyone help me out on this?

[st.clair.jetski]

by better setup up do u mean more tension to lighten the pole or wut? because u can get umi pole tensioners for that as for that bar that holds the pole up i dont know where to get one but i kno they are prone to breaking i have 2 750's and 2 of my buddies ride 750's i think only 1 has that bar left we all made little plastic wedges the same shape of the hole and keepem inside the ski somewhere usually wen u want the handlepole up u have the hood off anyway right

[Diceman]

Yep, exactly, THe spring is weak, and the pole pretty much just collapses down onto the hood if you release it, and it'll hit pretty good. Any idea who sells the pole tensioner?

by better setup up do u mean more tension to lighten the pole or wut? because u can get umi pole tensioners for that as for that bar that holds the pole up i dont know where to get one but i kno they are prone to breaking i have 2 750's and 2 of my buddies ride 750's i think only 1 has that bar left we all made little plastic wedges the same shape of the hole and keepem inside the ski somewhere usually wen u want the handlepole up u have the hood off anyway right

[nokfir]

I got my tensioner from watercraftwerks.com ......it rocks, cuts te weight in half

[jondotcom]

The pole spring tensioner is all you need. I have a PJS one (and a spare one in my garage if I can find it). Basically all it does is prop up the bottom of the spring by about an inch. I actually shoved a 1/3" piece of material between the pole spring and the tensioner and my handle pole levitates about 2 inches over the hood now :).

Look on ebay... you can get them for ~15 bucks +/-.

The '92 and later 750 sx/sxi/sxi-pro tensioner should fit.

I've also seen people make their own tensioner with a chunk-o plastic, etc.

[redsxr800]

i have the pole holder thing , its new. twenty bucks. i think i might have a home made spring tenchener also you could have with pole holder. i can look later see if still in box

[tom21]

u need the spring too, that one is a little tired.

new stock is about 60 bucks. which may be enough to hold the pole for a while without the spacer deal.

the broken bracket deal is 113 plus the pin and dowel. that you live with or get used.

[redsxr800]

u need the spring too, that one is a little tired.

new stock is about 60 bucks. which may be enough to hold the pole for a while without the spacer deal.

the broken bracket deal is 113 plus the pin and dowel. that you live with or get used.

wow my twenty bucks thing is way low

[Diceman]

wow my twenty bucks thing is way low


So you have a spring in the box for 20??? Let me know I am all over that!!!

[jondotcom]

Dude not to flame but you don't need a new spring. The springs are what they are and don't wear out in this application... they just need a boost, even when brand new.

My ski is pretty well used, is 13 years old, and my pole spring is strong like bull!

[nokfir]

Dude not to flame but you don't need a new spring. The springs are what they are and don't wear out in this application... they just need a boost, even when brand new.

My ski is pretty well used, is 13 years old, and my pole spring is strong like bull!

i agreee

[Liquid-6]

So just found this. Does any one have any pics of their home made spring tensioner thingy.... My pole has never felt that heavy but it drops like a brick. So figured this would help.

[ratboy120206]

i switched from a sx to a sxr pole spring and was a huge diff! got the pole holder thing $15 shipped!

[Hagan]

pole holder? Do you have a pic? I think I'm missing mine! lol

[ratboy120206]

the thing that holds your pole up!

[Hagan]

So mine broke off and is missing the rod???
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x285/Trevor2500/93Kawisaki750sx013.jpg

[ratboy120206]

yes it apears to be broken! do you ever wash that ski?

[Hagan]

This picture is when I just bought it. But I'm not dragging it out of my garage to wash it now either. lol

[Dirtybird]

I replaced that part on mine twice. Both times broke only after a few uses. I think they are junk but you may have better luck.

[Hagan]

I'm thinking of just jamming a thick bent piece of metal in there. I think if this broke once, it will break again.

[ratboy120206]

wth could you be doing to it to make it break?

[Dirtybird]

Well i would put the pin up and set the pole against it. Then while working on the ski i hear a snap then feel a crack as the pole hits me in the head. Lol Not sure both times it broke in the same spot just under the pin, soft metal?

[ratboy120206]

thats why if im working on it ill "USUALY" put something between the front of pole and bracket to really make sure it doesnt come down! but sense i got UMI pole it stays up by itself pretty good and if it comes down its really slow and i dont see it so i end up cracking my head against it when i stand upright!!

[Hagan]

lol...i've always feared the pole smacking me in the head!

[Dirtybird]

O ya makes for a great next few hours of riding. LOL I'm like damn why is there a big bump on my head?

[Liquid-6]

I just use a screw drive to keep my pole up. I am working on something to make my spring better. Stuck a block of wood in there and saw the light. So now its time for something not so ghetto Fab.

[Hagan]

yeah, I have two pieces of aluminum electrical taped together. lol

[98SXIPRO]

mine looks just like urs Hagan. Dangit! looks like ill be building something after work tomorrow to replace it. my brother is always teasin me about how great his SJ is cause he has that quick latch for his handle pole....didnt realize i had one too the whole time (sure mine might be broken, but thats not the point!)