96+ hondpole fix

[mauler112]

Anybody got exact details on how to fix the 96+ handpoles once the rivets bust loose?

 

[jetskiking]

Just cut the pole down and rivet again.

 

[CANDYMAN]

Yep :biggthumpup:

 

[chad]

oh yeah , thats the best time to start running a -2 stock pole
I also applied either epoxy or 5200 in addition to the rivets.
good luck !

 

[madoyster]

PM SJBrit he has this down to a science!

 

[SuperJETT]

Chop the lower portion (or top), grind inside the bracket down to bare metal, grind the handlepole down to bare fiberglass/smc/frp/whatever it is, reattach with generous amounts of J-B Weld and rivets. I did mine years ago, even redid it to shorten it some more, and it's solid still. The J-B keeps the rivets from loosening, and is really what holds together anyway.

 

[FL-cracker]

I did this yesterday, you realy dont even need to pull the wires from the pole, just hacksaw your way around it, and be carefull not to cut any wires/cabbles. I added a couple of extra rivets. Thought about the 5200 idea, but didnt do it. The pole feels awsome, and the ski feels 10x better with the -2.

 

[CANDYMAN]

Just did mine last week. Not rocket science. Just be patient and put it back together strongly :biggrin: