new first mods in the tech faq

[onesojourner]

I think it should be noted that this is more for a surf oriented ski. for flat water reinforcing should be near the bottom for most of us. unless we are hitting massive boat wakes its going to take a very skilled rider or a lot of power to get to the point that you are going high enough to brake a hull.

just my 2 cents.

option 1
in order of modification:

1. reinforce skis engine compartment and tray
2. worx 201 intake grate
3. skat trak 12/15 freeride swirl prop
4. cut your pole down to -4"
5. 0 degree straight bars/X-metal steering
6. footholds
7. Hydro Turf
8. Blowsion Tubby 2's (sponsons)
9. one way valve/scupper
10. dual cooling
11. Factory B Pipe
12. milled stock head
13. MSD ignition
14. porting (LPW)
15. lowered hood kit (tons of options) I am using the waterdawg hood, very well priced
16. more motor and hull upgrades

It's my belief that handling mods should always be done first before engine mods

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option 2
in order of modification:

Stage 1
-Worx 201 Intake Grate/JD Intake Grate
-Skat Swirl
-Stick with stock rideplate for now(D-cut later)
-0 Deg Bars
-Bilge Pump

Stage 2
-Footholds/Turf
-Shorten Stock Handlepole
-Shortened Turn Plate and UMI Steering if you dont mind spending a little more
-Seal Stock Hood!!!
-Reinforce
-Hood Straps/Handlepole Limiting Strap

Stage 3
-Bpipe
-Girdled Head
-Carbon Tech Low Tension Reeds (Until you're ready to spend the big bucks on some really good reeds)

Stage 4
-Enhancer/Modified Stock CDI
-Lightened Flywheel

Stage 5
-Porting
-Bigger Carbs
-Better Reeds

Stage 6
-Aftermarket Hood
-Aftermarket Handlepole
-Scupper
-Tubbies

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RECENT THREAD LINKS:
Unmolested 02 SJ.....For now.....
advice on mods for stock superjet
Help and advice needed for my 701 freeride/freestyle build
http://www.jetskier79.com/gallery/v/yamaslut/album40/
Help and advice needed for my 701 freeride/freestyle build
help what mods to do to this superjet.
Superjet build up, some advice needed.

TECH SECTION LINKS:
browse through this section for tutorials on listed mods
http://www.x-h2o.com/forumdisplay.php?f=26







feel free to add your ideas and mods you would do in order of mod... we can make it the end all for people wanting info on first mods for a SJ...

make a list like FLy and I did...

 

[beachedflunkey]

I'd recommend a quick-steer mod, cover front air intakes / increase rear intakes (rn only?), and hood straps/limiting rope as stage one under option 2.

And add one-way valve as an option when doing footholds.

 

[Mark44]

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Not at all, reinforcing for flat is a must. My ski would have been in pieces right now if I didn’t reinforce. You need to ride the Mississippi with us some time.

I think it should be noted that this is more for a surf oriented ski. for flat water reinforcing should be near the bottom for most of us. unless we are hitting massive boat wakes its going to take a very skilled rider or a lot of power to get to the point that you are going high enough to brake a hull.

just my 2 cents.

option 1
in order of modification:

1. reinforce skis engine compartment and tray
2. worx 201 intake grate
3. skat trak 12/15 freeride swirl prop
4. cut your pole down to -4"
5. 0 degree straight bars/X-metal steering
6. footholds
7. Hydro Turf
8. Blowsion Tubby 2's (sponsons)
9. one way valve/scupper
10. dual cooling
11. Factory B Pipe
12. milled stock head
13. MSD ignition
14. porting (LPW)
15. lowered hood kit (tons of options) I am using the waterdawg hood, very well priced
16. more motor and hull upgrades

It's my belief that handling mods should always be done first before engine mods

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

option 2
in order of modification:

Stage 1
-Worx 201 Intake Grate/JD Intake Grate
-Skat Swirl
-Stick with stock rideplate for now(D-cut later)
-0 Deg Bars
-Bilge Pump

Stage 2
-Footholds/Turf
-Shorten Stock Handlepole
-Shortened Turn Plate and UMI Steering if you dont mind spending a little more
-Seal Stock Hood!!!
-Reinforce
-Hood Straps/Handlepole Limiting Strap

Stage 3
-Bpipe
-Girdled Head
-Carbon Tech Low Tension Reeds (Until you're ready to spend the big bucks on some really good reeds)

Stage 4
-Enhancer/Modified Stock CDI
-Lightened Flywheel

Stage 5
-Porting
-Bigger Carbs
-Better Reeds

Stage 6
-Aftermarket Hood
-Aftermarket Handlepole
-Scupper
-Tubbies

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

RECENT THREAD LINKS:
Unmolested 02 SJ.....For now.....
advice on mods for stock superjet
Help and advice needed for my 701 freeride/freestyle build
http://www.jetskier79.com/gallery/v/yamaslut/album40/
Help and advice needed for my 701 freeride/freestyle build
help what mods to do to this superjet.
Superjet build up, some advice needed.

TECH SECTION LINKS:
browse through this section for tutorials on listed mods
http://www.x-h2o.com/forumdisplay.php?f=26







feel free to add your ideas and mods you would do in order of mod... we can make it the end all for people wanting info on first mods for a SJ...

make a list like FLy and I did...

 

[onesojourner]

but more than likely some one who is just starting to build a boat, most likely their first boat they wont be able to do what some one like you who has been riding for a long time can do. Also you should treat it more like a surf boat if you are hitting massive cruiser wakes.

Not at all, reinforcing for flat is a must. My ski would have been in pieces right now if I didn’t reinforce. You need to ride the Mississippi with us some time.

 

[WaveDemon]

I wouldn't start with reinforcing.

 

[norcal ex]

I would say flip around stage 5 and 6. having a shorter pole and lowered top deck is much more important then having a ported engine with large carbs. I coul ddo 90% of my tricks with a stock 701 engine and dual 38 carbs and a lowered top deck/shorter pole. However, if i had the porting and larger carbs with the stock hood and pole i would only be able to do about 50% OR LESS of the tricks i currently do.

 

[Waste Land]

If your going the length to have the engine ported....buy a damn REAL aftermarket head. Billet aluminum witha girdle kit is no NEEDED but very highly recomended. Engine vibtraion and more compression. It's easy to crack a cylinder.


In my honest opinion.....

Stop worrying about tons of crap to put ony our ski....learnt or ide your ski better and get some good things down before slamming $$ into it just yet. Sticka pipe, head, prop and grate on that thing and just enjoy it. 90% of people that buy SJs now seemt o be more worried about parts lists then riding. I mean reinforcing is good for any ski and i completely agree...but leanr some trick first and then build as you go....

Michael Ratti rolled a stock RN with a pipe, head and prop on flat water for a long time....it cna be done on even less if you try hard.....i cant and wont be able too but just something to think about

unless we are hitting massive boat wakes its going to take a very skilled rider or a lot of power to get to the point that you are going high enough to brake a hull.

I have stress cracks from flat water BR attempts....:bigeyes: