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  1. bird

    Typical week in Wisconsin

    I've come to enjoy colder months of riding. I get the river to myself. Engine produces more horsepower, and the pipe hits hard! yeeee
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    Really old jet ski ads and info.

    Excuse me while I go.... Jet Pilot should bring these vintage suits back!
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    Phazer mod sleds

    Oil pump, tank, and lines removed. Much cleaner look to the engine bay ;) Oil Injection system and old carbs. Old Track New track and fully refreshed skid. Replaced tunnel rivets and painted rusty metal black. Previous owner had tunnel protectors only riveted in the rear. Now they're...
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    Phazer mod sleds

    I'm waiting on the Cold Air intake kits to be back in stock. Keeping the stock air box in place. I'll take some photos soon.
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    Phazer mod sleds

    Got my new track in and the skid installed. Found a Venture 2 up seat, so my wife can tag along once in a while... Got a new seat cover for it. Started replacing fuel lines with Tygon. Took the carbs off and checked the jetting. One carb has a stuck tube and the other has a stuck pilot jet...
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    Other How to Add Air to a Rickter?

    Scuppers close when you stop moving(forward). Hence the engine wouldn't be running, unless you have neutral or reverse on your stand up. Scuppers should be open when you're moving to let water out!
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    Typical week in Wisconsin

    I did it again! This is the third or fourth year where I rode each MONTH in Wisconsin. It was 50+ the past two days here. Had to cut out of work early, sun goes down at 4:30.
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    Anyone following Gary Brecka?

    Looks cool to me!
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    What's your view look like today?

    Kawi Dave is alive and well. I talked to him at the Sortie this past year. He wanted me to ride his built up SuperJet. He mentioned Paul built it for him. Never give up, always triumph!
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    wth happened to hydroturf?

    ...Suckage on a grand scale. Glad I bought more than I needed 5 years ago. Enough for a second turf. I switched to molded turf because it lasts so much longer than cut. After 4 years, the only spot showing wear is the lower side walls where my shoes come into contact. Everything else is...
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    Phazer mod sleds

    I'll wait to ride and compare on the lake before I add more studs. My current track had (crappy) studs on it, but I still got it to slide at low speed on the ice. I ride groomed trails when they open up around here. The new Skis tracked much better than the stock ones it had before, can't...
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    Phazer mod sleds

    I got the jack shaft and driver shaft pulled. The chain case bearings were extremely gritty. I ordered all new bearings for each shaft. The clutch side driver shaft bearing was the only bearing not seized, gritty, or crunchy in the entire drivetrain! For the skid I ordered all plastic wheels...
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    Phazer mod sleds

    Finally going through my skid to replace bearings, wheels, and slides. Almost every bearing was crunchy, and the back three 7" wheels were completely seized up. Pulling the jack shaft and drivers next. I'm learning all about snowmobiles and loving it.
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    Different Kind of Build

    Every guy needs a Geerage. I put up a cardboard ceiling and found some old carpet and padding for my rental garage. I sealed up all the holes and run an electric milk heater non stop. At 30 degree outside temps it's staying at 50+ inside now for almost a month. Here comes the 20 degree...
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    Taiga factory

    I love my Electric Skateboard. Three season and over 700 miles on it. I'm currently reviewing Mercury's new 35e for Portaging in Canada. No gas fumes, no water pumps to clog up and overheat motor, far less noise, super low trolling speeds......No need for GAS, just bring 4 100 watt solar...
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    Taiga factory

    and the BS starts.... The pumps say SOLAS right on them. Taiga is based out of Canada.
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    If you could go back in time and assist yourself buy your first ski, what advice would you give?

    No "New" rider can out ride a stock 700cc+ stand up. There is too much to learn at first. It's like watching a BMX guy ride Moto Cross. You don't need horsepower to be good, just flow.
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    Epoxy resin options

    West marine came with a pump for each when I bought them. My latest order of Total Boat did as well. How long do you get pumps to last?
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    Drinking 101 - Old Fashioned - Wisconsin Law

    What a World! We're declaring it. https://www.news8000.com/news/national-world/in-wisconsin-old-fashioneds-come-with-brandy-lawmakers-want-to-make-it-somewhat-official/article_55f2e8dd-6297-5167-b7f2-a8cd857eaa86.html Next is Cheese Curd laws, and how to play Football on grass. Cheers
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    Epoxy resin options

    I only use Tygon....wait wrong thread. I started with West Marine because it was across the street. I've been using TotalBoat last two orders to fiberglass and fill. I still order BSI (Bob Smith Industries) Epoxy Glue for building stuff I care about. Jet Ski repair and RC boat builds is my...
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