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what if I shaped a formed a section of sheet metal to the shape of a part I wanted, then built it up with glass top & bottom. I'm thinking about modifying the bond line on a ski, my idea is to cut off part of it, attach (screw or rivet) some 18 or 20 gauge sheet metal to whats left, then form...

I have a FX1 Hull that I plan on reinforcing/ modding this winter. I'll only be riding flat water, and the desired result is a ski that increases my ability to do tricks etc. This is strictly recreational. I love what the XFS from Rickter can pull off, so i'm kind of using that as a 'guide' of...

Does anyone know what holds the metal rideplate mounts to the hull? I want to shorten my hull in the rear, and I was thinking of mounting them the rear most ones back to the hull after I cut it off. Is it simply glued on or is there hardware on the inside of the hull? My plan is to...

I'm planning an FX1 build, and i'm trying to plan out some hull mod ideas that i've read about on here. My goal is to have a tossable freestyle boat, making it easier to pull off backies and rolls on the flat etc. One modification that looks feasible is shortening the rear of the hull. I've...

I have a somewhat complicated situation, but hopefully there is a happy ending in my future. (and its not even Friday yet) I purchased a FX1 with footholds. I was told that they were from Blowsion, but I have no idea. The FX that I had prior to this had a foot strap in the rear. I typically...

Sold the old FX1 and picked up a replacement. Took the new ski out for its maiden voyage tonight, rode great and i'm happy with my purchase. Heres the problem, and i hope ya'll can help. After riding for 20-30min and shutting it down for maybe 10, it didn't want to restart. It turns...

I know Blowsion has their Billet unit, but I was wondering if there was possibly a less expensive alternative. I will have to buy something, one way or the other. Just wanted to see what everyone thought, suggested. And of course, if you have something sitting on the shelf that you don't...

Ok, I could be way off with this idea, but I wanted to throw it out there and see what ya'll thought. A lot of people are concerned with the size of the pump shoe on the FX vs the SJ pump right? Would it be completely out of control to graft in the entire intake/ pump section of the hull...

Rebuilt the carb, Ski runs, but the problem that i was having in the first place is still happening. Here's the stats post rebuild. 95 WB1 Protec pipe K&N fa Carb: 120 pilot 135 main 2.3 N/S 65g spring 18psi pop Basicly, it feels like the carb won't consistently transistion...

Ok, hope ya'll can help. I got some advise from members on the rebuild (jets etc). I rebuilt the carb, used the Mikuni Kit, used the # of turns suggested by the members as well as the jet sizes. I've learned a lot about the different circuits in the SBN44 throughout this process, but now I...

Ok good news! I'm 90% sure i'm getting a complete Factory Pipe setup for my FX1. But its used... So, heres my questions: What do I need? Obviously i'll need new jets, does anyone know what sizes they provide or suggest? Is there a special manifold gasket I need or is it just a generic...

Here's the symptom. 94 FX1, stock everything as far as this is concerned. Hit start button, I get spark for the first revolution or 2, then nothing. I got it to start a few times... then I give it gas and it bogs and dies. This is all in my garage, not in the water. It ran great two days ago...

Ok, hope ya'll can pass on a little wisdom... After making the assumption that my 95 WB1 had a SBN on it and ordering a rebuild kit, i just double checked and realized it has the square body BN44. :doh: Can anyone explain in short terms the difference? I've canceled my order for the...

Due to a failure of a steering system i recently installed, I have snapped the end off my steering cable. I'm sending what I have back and i'm on the hunt for another. But what I really need... is a cable. Hoping to find one for less than the $100 unit that Wamilton's and SBT sells...

So i'm about to do the SJ tank swap into my FX, and besides the tank and straps what other materials are needed? Will the FX1 pickup tube work the same or is the SJ tank taller? Anything else i'm not thinking of?

I can't win it seems. Yesterday I pulled my turf. Found a crack in the tray and one of the pump mounts was broken, the bolt was gone. I think I have that part handled thanks to a fellow members help. Tonight I was messing with a new flame arrestor, and found half of a bolt in the bottom...

Finally getting around to putting new turf on my ski. I start scraping away the old turf/foam and find this. I have no idea how long that pump mount has been broken, but wow.... I can't believe that. So my online brethren... pllllleeeeeeeeeeease help a brotha out here. What is the...

Looking for a small (10" x 20") or so piece of white hydro turf. I want to do some lettering in my turf, and HT doesn't sell small pieces. Let me know what you have, i'll chip in for shipping for sure, and if its a bigger piece i'll take care of you. Thanks, El'Swappo...

I'm looking at buying a Yamaha with a 701. The guy selling it doesn't know anything at all about it. He sent me this photo, and I can tell it has an aftermarket head, but I have no idea what it is. 10 points to the first person who can identify it!

I've got some slop in my steering plate. There is some up & down shimmy that I don't care for. I took it all apart today. Inspected the upper and lower bushings... I didn't see anything that looked suspicious... but I wouldn't necessarily know it if I saw it. The bolts are tight so my only...