Hey guys I'm new to the forum, ridden a few standups and want to get into some freestyle riding so looking at buying a SJ, I really only wanted to spend 2-2.5k and wouldn't mind getting an older ski but I found one that's an 08 completely stock, supposed to have a bunch of new stock parts and turn key, the guy wants 4k without trailer and I think I can come up the cash but I'd be stretching it. Is 4k for an 08 stock/good condition a good price, fair, or not that great? Seems like every superjet I see even if it's a early 90s is still at least 2k
Buying first 2008 SJ
- Thread starter brando
- Start date
- Location
- Saskatchewan
a 2008 superjet is a great first ski, Yes expect to still pay a premium for any round nose in good shape. Is the ski modified? if you are new to skis and don't wrench i suggest you stay with something stockish under the hood. you don't want to wrench more than you ride!
Ya I've found Kawi for cheaper but want to stick with Yamaha. No it's not modified all stock. I am new to stand up skis but not new to working on things. I used to do freestyle on street bikes but the reason I stopped is cause 90% of the time your working on the bike and i got burnt out. I'm checking it out on Saturday anything specific I should look out for? If you were going to to check out a ski what would be the things you check? Thanks for the help!
- Location
- Saskatchewan
If you're looking to get into free ride/freestyle defiantly skip the Kawasaki. Inspect the entire hull for cracks, Do a compression test (should be 150/150), Look under the ski or through the steering nozzle into the pump and inspect the impeller for damage but most importantly do a water test, you must ride the ski to ensure it starts right and accelerates in the water. I hear lots of stories about people buying ski's that 'fired right up in the shop" but once they're in the water the issues show. if you're not comfortable inspecting the ski, make sure to bring some one one that's familiar.
Ok perfect that's what I wanted to know, definitely planning on doing a water test too, I was thinking of riding it for 15-20 minutes. I think In that amount of time if it's going to overheat or show any problems It will. Thanks again man!
Barbieri972
CB/T2 Speed Shop
- Location
- Ukiah, California
08 superjet is a awesome ski and handles really good, 4000 is a good deal for one as long as it's in good shape
So I bought the ski, runs good, may need a little carb adjustment cause when it's cold it bogs a bit but no biggie. After I got done riding I loaded in truck and went home to flush and in the hull is some water collected at the bottom. I want to drain it out but don't see a drain plug anywhere on this, do I need to put a bulge in it?
Barbieri972
CB/T2 Speed Shop
- Location
- Ukiah, California
The stock bilge works good but if your taking on water make sure the stock bilge is still
In if not put a electric bilge in
In if not put a electric bilge in
Yeah I took a shop vac and sucked out all he water and found a small bilge pump in the back, on the bars there is an on off switch but it's not working so I'll have to test and see if there's a connection problem or if bilge or switch is bad