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  1. ColeW

    650/X-2 Poor Man Needs Help!!

    I have been slowly building an X2 for the last 2 years. My goal was to make it a thrown together rat rod look that was functional as well. I have ran into a problem and need some help. My solenoid was bad so I was thinking of creative ways I could replace it and I ending up mounting in a ford...
  2. ColeW

    Blown kawi gasket

    what would cause the gasket between the manifold and head pipe to blow on a 550.........the nuts were tight.........i was ridin and ate the lake......when i hit the throttle again it had no power, barely ran, and obviously sounded odd
  3. ColeW

    Case sealant

    can i use rtv to seal the cases or does it have to be threebond 1211.........and if so where can i get it without orderin it off the net
  4. ColeW

    pressure test?

    can somebody explain in detail how to pressure test a 550. thanks
  5. ColeW

    Piston Port?

    Will someone give me a good explanation of how a piston port motor works compared to crankcase induction. i cant find one good explanation on the internet. i cant figure out how the crank gets lubricated...................thanks
  6. ColeW

    Anybody want 6 overpriced 440s

    http://knoxville.craigslist.org/boa/1174608839.html he is a little high but maybe you could get 3 running. i just thought it was funny to sell 6 together and not split it up
  7. ColeW

    poor mans turf

    well my old turf ripped off and i am dirt poor................ so i thought why not use an old excercise mat......so far its doin okay, i will let you guys know how it does on the lake...........the stuff on the bottom is actual turf but on the sides you can see it is textured mat...... i put it...
  8. ColeW

    550 sucks!

    i have a big problem with my 550.....it doesnt run......i took it to the lake last sunday and first i had a dead battery.....went to advanced auto and took care of that problem.... then i went back to the lake and it ran on the trailer backed into the water.......it ran except it smoked a ton...
  9. ColeW

    550 carb

    does anybody have sbn 44 carb and manifold for a 550
  10. ColeW

    its time for another cooling question

    Its a 84 js 550. It doesnt have a pisser, it has one head fitting, one stinger fitting (a stinger is the lower pipe right), two head pipe fittings, and two manifold fittings. Please help me run the lines. I looked at the other threads and they are all for different situations. P.S. its a west...
  11. ColeW

    300/440/550 550 carb?

    i guess it is time to open the wallet and finally get a carb for the ole' 550. what have you guys had luck with or what are some of the best carb if anyone is sellin one let me know thanks
  12. ColeW

    550 Cooling Lines

    Can anyone tell me where I can look at a diagram of the cooling lines for a 550. And how would they be different for a west coast pipe on a 550. Or can you guys describe where they go for me
  13. ColeW

    West Coast Pipe?

    i bought my first jet ski this winter. it is a js550 i decided to tackle the project of putting a exhaust pipe on it. i bought a west coast pipe used for 100 dollars. i took the old on off and in between the pipe and the waterbox is this black rubber "boot" that has like a metal pipe with...
  14. ColeW

    life vests?

    what is everybodys favorite life vests. i like the pullover kind. has anybody had any experience with those. i wanna know what you guys wear thanks
  15. ColeW

    When to ride

    For you guys who dont have wet suits when will you start riding. My dads rule was you can go to the lake if the water temp and air temp combined are 140. I wanna hear your rules or when you start ridin.
  16. ColeW

    how much money for west coast pipe

    how much could i sell a used west coast pipe and manifold off a js550 for?
  17. ColeW

    Dont know what this is called

    My friend and I just bought 2 JS550s. I was looking at the differences and his has this trim like thing. It has a lever on the bars and a tab moves down into the jet nozzle. What is the real name for this and where can i get one. It looks real useful for subs and stuff. Do i even need one. If...
  18. ColeW

    Can somebody help me decide if this is a good deal

    I found this on ebay and i would like to know if this is a good deal. I would like to get into the sport and do not know much. After reading a lot of conversations on this site I determined that a Yamaha SuperJet with a square nose is a very reliable machine that is good to start on. Any help...
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