Super Jet Steering?

[Bathory1990]

was messing around with the superjet today and noticed when the bars are straight to jet is still noticeably angled....is that normal or do i need to adjust it some?

 

[Mdavies_02]

You should adjust it so everything is tight and lines up correctly.

 

[Matt_E]

X2....this isn't just about steering straight. An improperly adjusted steering system can easily bend/destroy your very expensive steering cable

 

[Bathory1990]

Thanks guys

 

[Fro Diesel]

Make certain that whilst adjusting the steering it bottoms out on the steering stop not the cable.

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[AAlamo]

Make certain that whilst adjusting the steering it bottoms out on the steering stop not the cable.

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Very true! I've experienced this problem

 

[Bathory1990]

Got the bilge pump/switch wired, Stock Flame Arrestor, and New Steering cable put on.....The steering now hits the steering stop on each side, however when the Steering is straight the jet is still just a hair off(like if you wernt looking for it you wouldnt really notice it)...Both of the connectors(bars and Jet) are turned about as far as i can get them...What could be causing it to be slightly off?

Any Ideas???

 

[djraider700]

If it is slightly off, just disconnect the cable from the nozzle or turnplate, spin the collar a turn or two one way or the other and reconnect.

Move that ball on the turnplate to the outermost hole for quicker steering too.

 

[Bathory1990]

If it is slightly off, just disconnect the cable from the nozzle or turnplate, spin the collar a turn or two one way or the other and reconnect.

Move that ball on the turnplate to the outermost hole for quicker steering too.

Turned it about as far as i feel comfortable but it still looks a little off to me....any other Ideas?....the Cable is brand new...

 

[Matt_E]

Here's what you need to do:

1. Disconnect the steering cable from the turn plate and from the nozzle.
2. Measure the throw of the cable (the amount it moves inside the sleeve) - should be about 3.5 inches.
3. Move the cable ends so that you are right in the middle of the throw (about 1.75 on each end).
4. Center the bars and center the nozzle.
5. Adjust the barrels on both ends of the steering cable so that with everything centered (bars, nozzle, cable), they fit without moving any component.

 

[gabe_k]

youre adjusting both ends of the cable correct? what year ski is this on? maybe you bought the wrong cable, there are 3 different ones. 90-95, 96-07, 08-12

hopefully you bought the 96-07 as they give you the most throw, but if you have a 96-07 ski and got a 90-95 cable itll be too short and youll have the problem you are having right now.. and if you got a 08-12 it will also be too short. the cable is red right?

 

[Matt_E]

The 90-95 and 96-07 cables are interchangeable and will fit on all years 90-07.

 

[gabe_k]

The 90-95 and 96-07 cables are interchangeable and will fit on all years 90-07.

you are correct, my mistake! the 96-07 has more throw though right?

 

[Bathory1990]

05, and yes ordered the correct one,it is red and adjusting both ends.....Ordered form JetManiac

Thanks Matt

 

[Bathory1990]

Got it figured out...Thanks guys

 

[AtomicPunk]

Just an FYI - Buy the 06-07 cable it is slightly beefier, everything else is the same as 96-05.