SX/SXi/SXi Pro newbie questions

yea, u gotta pull the motor. just 11 bolts (8 motor mount bolts, and 3 for the electrical box) once its out, u can just un bolt the case dump, and bolt on the new block off plate. Ebay has them for 10 bucks, 4 to ship (14 bucks). def. worth the piece of mind

No bolts to remove drive shaft? splined? also when I'm returfing the ski....do I turf the plastic pieces that bolt on (the big side pieces) or do I glue it directly to the gelcoat? this is all a learning experance? when ordering the turf what is better......straight cut or diamond cut? or is it just for looks? I do have to remove something to get that battery out! air box maybe......have to look closer!
 

98SXIPRO

One Of A K1nd
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The Bay Area
once u unbolt the motor, it will slide forward about 2 inches and then lift out completely. (ull have to undo the wire that goes to the elctrical box from the starter motor(10mm) and disconnect the wires at teh elctrical box (2 10mm bolts and u lift of taht rounded cap and unplug 2 harnesses).. at that point u can just pull the drive shaft towards teh gas tank and it will slide right out (yes its splined). unbolt the stock pads on the sides of the tray area. glue some 8mm foam to the sides and wrap it all the way around the top of the rails. that way when u gllue ur hydro turf to it, the top of the turf will be flush with outside of the ski. (ull see what im talkin about when u unbolt those stock pads). the type of turf u use is entirely up to u, its all cosmetic-diamond, waffle, groove (minus the fact that it is wayyyy more grippier than stock and that will help keep ur feet in teh tray from slidding around). when doin the turf, use Wellwood RED contact cement. (not the green) coat both the ski and the backside of the turf let it dry (about 5 mins) and then stick it. carefull cause where ever it touches, thats where its gonna be. do ur self a huge favor and get a heat gun and heat up the turf. ud be amazed what u can do with this stuff, and not need to cut it, just mold it.
 
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