madscientist
chilling with these guys.
- Location
- good old p'cola
good luck kiddo, and boomsday is sweet.
yamaha Superjet 80 miles. A good idea?
- Thread starter Maxumflux
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Idok
F1pro
- Location
- Nations oldest muthaF+++kin city
sounds fun! I wouldnt hesitate..
tbaer
USMC
- Location
- BEAUFORT SC
yes everytime i ride with jjc568 he runs out of gas and i have to tow is azz back in. he rides a 750sx with a single 42mm carb. i run a 701 with dual 44's and i always have gas left.
- Location
- Round Rock, TX
Once you put the ski in go for the first 6miles or so to the first gas station and fill up this will let you see how much gas you used in that distance. This will give an idea how far you can make it with that style of riding. If you are at 1/2 tank then I would recommend stopping at every station. I wouldn't keep spare water bottles with gas in the ski but I will make sure you have plenty of 2 stroke oil just in case the station doesn't have it. Also don't forget spare set of plugs
Idok
F1pro
- Location
- Nations oldest muthaF+++kin city
firemedicmonkey
Erie Surf & Ski
- Location
- Erie Surf and Ski... Cleveland, OH
Not a smart move my friend... as you ride the unvented nalgene bottles which are not designed to carry fuel will allow the fuel to be heated but the heat in the engine compartment, causing the vapor to expand not to mention the sloshing of the bottles will also allow the liquid to release more vapor into the bottle. They are not vented like a fuel tank or gas can is... The increase pressure will put you at risk for explosion... Not a safe move at all...
If you want to carry extra 2 stroke oil or water in your hull that would be ok the vapor and flash point on the oil is hundreds of degrees higher than the Gasoline...
If you want to carry gasoline have your friend or chase rider carry it on the couch in a approved container...
Also with riding that distance it might be smart to have the couch carry all the gear to reduce the extra weight and fatigue...
Just my 2 cents...
firemedicmonkey
Erie Surf & Ski
- Location
- Erie Surf and Ski... Cleveland, OH
I was wondering this myself... I am a big guy and struggle to keep the nose down I wonder if I when I think I am out of gas I really have some sloshed to the back of the tank b/c of my nose up...
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
I just saw this thread again and can't believe i didn't follow it up. i made it to k-town in four hours. burning 6.5 gallons of gas ( mostly drafting a forty footer) and approximatly 47 miles. I lived! but didn't make it back
the Worx flame arrestor fell apart and partialy held a reed valve open killing the ski just as i rode under the gay street bridge, arrival destination) Would i do it again? In a second! i hope to make a few more similar trips next summer similar to these. i got to see some pretty cool things
the Worx flame arrestor fell apart and partialy held a reed valve open killing the ski just as i rode under the gay street bridge, arrival destination) Would i do it again? In a second! i hope to make a few more similar trips next summer similar to these. i got to see some pretty cool things
- Location
- Houston/Galveston
Glad to see you did it safe.
starter kill
aka LUFA-make some WAKE!!
- Location
- knoxville tn
when the hell is this?!? i'll go! *****nevermind, saw that this was on old thread, i live in knox...so fire works in december seemed kind of odd.... anyhow...i didn't know there was anyone on here that rode standups *in knoxville besides me and 5810. who are you LOL ?? where do you ride??
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- Location
- Cleveland Ohio
On longer trips, I just bungee a 2.5 gallon gas can in my tray.
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
Sean.
i sent you a pm!! i am about to go ride my neighbors flooded pond. 60*+ yesterday, cold as stiff nipples today. wtf.
that would have worked nicely. ill do that next time. Thanks
- Location
- shark river nj
Piece of cake
My friend I am proud of you for taking on this adventure, and yes it can be done. Myself and two friends rode the entire coast of the N.J. shore in one day. We started in Cape May and ended at the Clam Hut resuarant in The Highlands N.J. We rode 135 miles in heavy southeast chop. I ride a 2000 superjet with a handfull of mods, so your ski should be similar. We had chase vehicles, and had to stop for fuel 5 times. I find you can get at least 25 miles on a tank. Find a spot to fuel at approx the 20 mile point and you should be fine. Get in touch ,and I can tell you everything you might need to know. If you are prepared, train for this ride, and have a little luck, you can have a journey to tell your kids about. Mike
My friend I am proud of you for taking on this adventure, and yes it can be done. Myself and two friends rode the entire coast of the N.J. shore in one day. We started in Cape May and ended at the Clam Hut resuarant in The Highlands N.J. We rode 135 miles in heavy southeast chop. I ride a 2000 superjet with a handfull of mods, so your ski should be similar. We had chase vehicles, and had to stop for fuel 5 times. I find you can get at least 25 miles on a tank. Find a spot to fuel at approx the 20 mile point and you should be fine. Get in touch ,and I can tell you everything you might need to know. If you are prepared, train for this ride, and have a little luck, you can have a journey to tell your kids about. Mike
starter kill
aka LUFA-make some WAKE!!
- Location
- knoxville tn
Woody
Need to save my money!!
- Location
- Long Island
135 roundtrip or one way? did you do the trip home or have someone pick you up?
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
thats impressive! i would love to do something like that. i ended up keeping my fuel on the follow boat. i think the only thing that would have made this trip better would have been having more friends go with me. i was pretty much by myself the whole time except when i stuck with the follow boat..
Once i made it to knoxville i pulled the carbs while the ski was still in the water. (found a 2 1/2" piece of metal breaking my reed) don't ask how, because i honestly don't know how it got back together. but it did and it still wasn't running right so i pulled it up onto the swim platform of my buddies boat and he took it home the next day for me. :veryhappy:
- Location
- shark river nj
It was a one way trip. I scoped out all the spots to fuel and had a chase vehicle meet us there. We drove to Cape May and stayed over night, and got going at 7am. I live near Belmar N.J so after we finished the journey and alot of beer and tequila, one of the chase vehicles took us home. It took us about ten hours to complete the trip, but it was one of the best things I ever did. If you want to go, we are going to do it again this summer and try to raise money for charity. Mike
shawn_NJ
Chasing waves.
- Location
- Daytona Beach
Slightly off topic, but where did you guys take the skis out in the Highlands? I didnt think Clam Hut had a ramp? (or anywhere in the highlands for that matter) I live less then 4miles south from there...lol Post up if/when you guys are going to do it again in 2010.
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- Location
- Knoxville, TN
do it after june 4th and i'll be there.:djsmilie: