Yamaslut 1997 Freeride Ski Build Thread - January 2006

[yamaslut]

Ski Background:
The ski was purchased from a friend for $1500 and was completely stock w/ low hrs. It was run on flatwater until about two years ago when my bud Ted bought it from a rec rider in Orlando... It had never seen saltwater.... Ted rode it very rarely, because he had two other jets that were newer... This thing basicly sat around and just got run on the hose alot... Nice find, huh???? :biggrin:

First Phase:Stripping/Grinding/Cutting
I started stripping her down, grinding the ribs on the inside of the engine compartment and prepping it for paint and re-inforcement. This usually the worst part of the process IMO... Very dirty and itchy not to mention the fumes... Once I got all that fun done, the pumps out, all the trim is removed, she is sanded down and bare... I cut holes for my footholds, Lowes one-way (check valve) It's actually a "sump dump drain valve".

See attached photos below, also check out my online pictorial of the build for more detailed information: http://www.jetskier79.com/gallery/yamaslut

[wildman326]

Awesome post!

If it only took as long to do the work as it did to read this post.

[yamaslut]

Second Phase: Glassing/Carbon/Re-inforcing/Filling
I re-inforce the sides, nose, bottom, tray, bracket area w/ carbon/fiberglass. Then I glass in my footholds and epoxy my "one way" valve into hull. After that, I fill the OEM fuel fill w/ heavy cloth fiberglass until it's close to smooth. Once that is complete and dry you can start filling the fuel fill in smooth w/ a premium body filler... also fill any scratches you may have around the outside of the hull. When that is dry, sand w/ DA "orbital sander" or sanding block and sand smooth w/ 80 (if needed) then finish w/ 180grit.
FYI - I prefer using a sanding block for accuracy...

See attached photos below, also check out my online pictorial of the build for more detailed information: http://www.jetskier79.com/gallery/yamaslut

[yamaslut]

Third Phase: Fill Prime/Sand/Seal/Paint/Clear/Graphics
Now the fun starts... she is starting to look like something... Now that everything is sanded and cleaned w/ a decent pre-paint cleaner and tacked off w/ a tack rag, you fill prime it w/ a decent filler primer... Make sure you get some nice heavy coats on there. When that dries, you want to get a can of flat black spray paint and lightly coat the ski w/ a "guide coat". This process will help you see when you're scratches are when you are sanding the ski down. Just sand until the black paint is gone and there will be no scratches left. :27: Once you hace everything sanded and smooth (like a baby's ass) you'll be ready to seal the ski. It is very, very important for you to seal the ski before applying the base coat. If you don't the strong thinners in the base coat can and will lift the primer... and that can get ugly quick, not to mention expensive. Ok... Seal it then wait till it's dry tack it off and you are ready for the base coat... This is pretty simple... apply the color then clear it w/ 3 coats of clear... Now all the difficult crap is done, it's time to slap stickers on there.... I recomend waiting a week or so before applying graphics, then call www.Northgraphics.com (http://www.Northgraphics.com) :cool2:

See attached photos below, also check out my online pictorial of the build for more detailed information: http://www.jetskier79.com/gallery/yamaslut

[yamaslut]

Fourth Phase: Installing New and Existing Parts/Fitting/Engine Installation
Now that she is all lookin sweet... It's time to install all the parts and trim, Fit any new parts. Fitting aftermarket parts is part of this process... Stuff doesn't always fit perfectly, that is understandable since this is a complete custom job through and through... Be patient and ask people here on the forum if you have questions about aftermarket parts... After all the parts and trim are installed, it's time to drop the motor in and align it w/ the intermediate shaft. follow your Yamaha Manual on any technical issues like motor alignment, electrical specs, and so on... For motor upgrades/questions and info, call or email Paul at www.JrMagoos.com (http://www.JrMaggos.com). He is a freaking encyclopedia of engine knowledge. :bigeyes:

See attached photos below, also check out my online pictorial of the build for more detailed information: http://www.jetskier79.com/gallery/yamaslut

[yamaslut]

motor setup:
Jr. Magoo Big Bore Kit (re-sleeved)
Jr. Magoo Freestyle porting
Pro-X Pistons 84mm
Standard stroke
Dual 44mm Mikuni carbs
Carbon Tech reeds/stuffers w/ Riva spacer plate
MSD Enhancer
Stock FA's
ADA Head (girdled) 35cc domes
2 degree static timing advance
Stock Flywheel
Ported and epoxied cases
Factory B Pipe (mod chamber)
Joe Kenney Engine Keepers

[yamaslut]

inside of hull:

....also fuel tank modification

[yamaslut]

done:

[yamaslut]

Full list of aftermarket parts:
Watercraft Factory hood kit w/ chinpad and footholds www.watercraftfactory.com
X-Metal pole, turnplate, bars, throttle, bracket www.xmetalworks.com
Lizzard Skin/ Moab locking handlebar grips. www.ridethis.com
Bar Ends www.Dangerboyusa.com
Solas 13/16 swirl prop cutback 3mm and re-pitched to 12/15 by Impros www.impros.com
Bored exit nozzle by Jr. Magoo www.jrmagoo.com
Turf and padding by Hydro Turf www.hydroturf.com
Paint by Omni (PPG line) 2 stage bc/cc
Carbon re-inforcement by Blowsion www.blowsion.com
Side molding Bens Paint and Body supply store 1.375" wide black "d" shaped moulding
Gasket Material for hood seal www.britechindustries.com
Works 201 Intake grate www.works.com
Joe Kenny Engine Keepers www.blowsion.com
Factory B Pipe (mod chamber) www.factorypipe.com
MSD Enhancer www.factorydirectperformance.com
Porting/ engine work www.Jrmagoos.com

Gear:
Slippery Matrix Suit (Cammo) www.slipperywetsuits.com
Slipper Switch Pants
Sixsixone gloves
Pro Tech open face helmet/Cascade Whitewater full face helmet www.hardheadedsports.com
Body Glove Booty's
Asics Wrastlin Shoes

[madoyster]

Great Post slut. Good work:woot:

[kingnothing3]

nice work

[freestylegeek]

That fuel tank mod looks SWEET!! :cool2:

That is a nice looking machine there, my man!
Looks like it performed well at the freeride event too, huh?

[michael950]

Sick write up, almost a book on How to...


:hail: :Banane01: :woot: :1244:

[Ross_C]

Awesome Nick!

Great job on that ski...and it friggin rips!

[superrob750]

very nice.

[Legdragger]

You build a nice ski man.

[SJ13]

Nice looking ski

[madoyster]

Slut I have got to give another shout out to you dude! I checked out the link http://www.jetskier79.com/gallery/yamaslut, these pics had better res as well as good descriptions. Again great job. One question How is the water routing laid out on that badboy?:woot: :hail:

M

[yamaslut]

Slut I have got to give another shout out to you dude! I checked out the link http://www.jetskier79.com/gallery/yamaslut, these pics had better res as well as good descriptions. Again great job. One question How is the water routing laid out on that badboy?:woot: :hail:

M


I did the dual cooling setup:
#1 colling water inlet, T into two lines, then to bottom of exhaust manifold
comming out of head w/ two outlets, then T them to one and bypass.

#2 cooling water inlet to bottom of headpipe, then out of the top of the headpipe, then to T, then one to bypass and one to expansion chamber..

[Gainera2582]

Damn thats a nice canary sj!!!!!!!!!

[RedRider27]

nice do u stop at 180 4 the last sand or 220

[yamaslut]

nice do u stop at 180 4 the last sand or 220

180grit usually. I guess you could finish it off w/ 220 or 360, but I want the fill primer to stick good...

After I fill prime it and guide coat it, I like to wet sand it w/ 400grit wetsand paper for the final sand...

[yamaslut]

Update:

I had to move the steering pivot bolt to the middle hole on the turnplate to prevent the steering from bottoming out and bending the shaft.

fyi:
I still get the same amount of steering throw, ya just have to turn the bars another .25" to get the same throw...

I will be doing periodic updates when/if things need to be changed or modified

[Legdragger]

Update:

I had to move the steering pivot bolt to the middle hole on the turnplate to prevent the steering from bottoming out and bending the shaft.

fyi:
I still get the same amount of steering throw, ya just have to turn the bars another .25" to get the same throw...

I will be doing periodic updates when/if things need to be changed or modified


I widened my steering stop so I could run extremely quick steering without hyperextending the cable. It is a lot of fun riding waves on the inside with super quick steering.

[yamaslut]

I widened my steering stop so I could run extremely quick steering without hyperextending the cable. It is a lot of fun riding waves on the inside with super quick steering.

I thought about that, but it's only a 1/4" more that you have to move the bars... I don't think I'll notice it...

[RonnyMac]

Yamasluts handlepole sticker.
Requested by Moondance. :wink:

[Moondance]

Yamasluts handlepole sticker.
Requested by Moondance. :wink:


Thank you Ronny :kiss:

[orange flattop freestyler]

Nice job there slut, lovely looking carbon job, looks almost factory

[SUPERJET-113]

Very nice work Nick. It came out excellent and you got it done fast it seems!:hail: :headbang: :hail: :headbang: :arms:

[yamaslut]

:Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01:

werd......

[Ollie Rastabean]

I thought about that, but it's only a 1/4" more that you have to move the bars... I don't think I'll notice it...


I will be making a wider stop in the next month or so.

I will just knock a second one out. No big deal.

[yamaslut]

I will be making a wider stop in the next month or so.

I will just knock a second one out. No big deal.

I liked the way it worked out for me this weekend....

[sjweber]

Nice ski. Love the paint, outside and in.

[JensNonsens]

the ski is nice, I like the footstrap and the reinforcement pretty well.

Of course there are a lot better skis out there . But I think it s something special caz you did all that work on your own and didnt just let somebody do it. and As the picutres show, you did it very good. :hail:

[yamaslut]

werd up... I know everything, I mean everything about this boat... I tightened ever bolt and screw w/ my own hands...
:Banane01:

[BlowStuffUp]

i usually have to resort to wrenches.

[yamaslut]

i usually have to resort to wrenches.

:buttkick: :moon:

[2-stroketerrorist]

ski looks tip-top, nice work, i see you painted the hull in yer back garden, couldnt get away with that over here as its always raining:frown: . i have just finished painting my ski mayb you guys would like a look....:headbang:

[yamaslut]

post it in the Freeride section
:Banane01:

ski looks tip-top, nice work, i see you painted the hull in yer back garden, couldnt get away with that over here as its always raining:frown: . i have just finished painting my ski mayb you guys would like a look....:headbang:

[#ZERO]

That carbon fiber looks so cool on the inside, awesome work. :Banane35:

[KeithKman]

Ski looks really good! You like the round nose a lot more than the old square nose you had before?

[yamaslut]

yeah... it's a much better boat all around... It would be difficult to compare to my square

[yamaslut]

that thing rips man. thanks for letting me take a spin.

werd up bro...:woot:

[Legdragger]

How is the front end doing on this hull? That was the beauty of squares, they were easy to patch up since you could cover them with the rubber cover and nobody knew how trashed ther were underneath.

[yamaslut]

How is the front end doing on this hull? That was the beauty of squares, they were easy to patch up since you could cover them with the rubber cover and nobody knew how trashed ther were underneath.

smashed it pretty hard going over the falls, but no real damage... :cool2:

[Jawbreaker]

Sick ski...
Sweet work Nick.:biggthumpup:

One of these days.........:sneaky:

[Prem1x]

Slut, do you ever "adjust" the position of you footstraps since you epoxied two sets of nuts down?

[yamaslut]

Slut, do you ever "adjust" the position of you footstraps since you epoxied two sets of nuts down?

I covered over them and use a front foothold

[MADMAT]

Really!?

Highroller? Do you like it better for sure?

[yamaslut]

way better

[MADMAT]

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

I just ordered everthing I need for straps. The front hold just looked odd.

[yamaslut]

they both work