Custom/Hybrid Rickter X-FS build 727cc

[Polish jet pilot]

Hi all,

After a very very long waiting time (8 months roughly) my white fiber glass XFS arrived in Poland. It is being processed by Customs. By finding a cheap shipper (sea transport) I paid only 1.5K usd for shipping 2 of them (all taxes and so on included).

Onto the build:

The motor that will be used is my old motor from my red/black defoamed RN SJ. It is a 727cc, SUDCO pistons, 200 PSI ATP head, wammer mod type Bpie Ltd, carbontech reeds, corrected/ported cylinder, single ATP intake and 48 BJ carb and EPIC ignition, ATP waterbox and jetworks valve.

The pump is coming also from the same ski and its specs: blueprinted, 12/17 skattrak swirl or cutback -3mm oem 2008 prop, wetwolf cone, bored nozzle to 85mm. The grate will be a new adjustable model from ATP.

Steering will be based on ATP billet pole, ATP steering system and bars, ODIs and PJS throttle.

I have a choice of 2 tanks to test: ATP tank or XFS backwall tank

I know this is not too much of a motor, but I think it will give a good testing and training base. We shall see how it can be ridden with smaller displacement and then go bigger. Plan is to have a larger cc cylinder after winter.

Any comments welcome + build advice. Pictures during or right after the weekend...

Thanks!

 

[mademan9]

Cant wait to see it!! good luck on your build

 

[Polish jet pilot]

thanks bro! I am dying to get it into my garage and start wrenching..

 

[Polish jet pilot]

BTW, if anyone is interested in my SJ hull with lots of work on it and few a/m goodies - let me know - shipping preferably within Europe, but everything may be arranged.

 

[raytherace]

its really cool to flip a 701cc, i started with that setup in my BOB, and now the BOB is SOLD im going to a Carbon unit with a stroker engine, cant wait. Nice build, post pics and vids when you can !!

 

[superramjet]

A 701 motor is extremely fun in an xfs, u will love it

 

[Polish jet pilot]

Will keep you posted once I get the ski here.... you guys think a trim system (CATS maybe) is a good idea on this ski with that motor??

 

[raytherace]

Will keep you posted once I get the ski here.... you guys think a trim system (CATS maybe) is a good idea on this ski with that motor??

more than good, and for the price go with that, its cheap price !!!

 

[Polish jet pilot]

yeah will need to start searching for parts... thanks for all info!

 

[Polish jet pilot]

OK, here we go!

My XFS factory no. 51 is in my garage. First impressions of the entire package using 1-5 scale

1. was well packed and protected, in a sturdy cardboard box - 5
2. Finish of the ski is awesome, its fully painted and that is done very well - 4.7
3. inside of hull - 4.5 (it would be higher if upper deck from inside be finished a bit nicer)
4. turf - 5
5. billet goodies - 5
6. accessories - 4.8 (would be 5 if any type of instruction would be added, even on a single a4 sheet). I also received a fiberglass white rideplate, although I was told these are carbon!

Pics in a few hours! Enjoy

 

[Polish jet pilot]

I received 2 red billet rings (1 larger and the other slightly smaller in diameter) - what are these used for?? Thx!

 

[harrypotter]

hard to say without seeing. probably the spacers for couplers . coldfusion and loki customs do one piece extended ones for rickters . congrats on the hull theres no doubt there a good looking ski . be interestead to see how the turf holds up on the rails . now get off line and get the spanners out !!!!!

 

[Polish jet pilot]

ohh, I see. Good info. I already have C.F. couplers, should work well here too with the spacers..

 

[mik72e]

They come with your XFS there to extend your standard length couplers or you can buy the cold fusion extend couplers.

 

[Polish jet pilot]

So I unscrew them from current SJ setup add spacer and the length should be OK? Darn it its 13C here, I need to hurry up I guess...

 

[mik72e]

yes if you want your motor forward

if you want it set back there is no need for them.

Most run with the extenders

 

[Polish jet pilot]

How is the paint holding onto the XFS's? Does it chip easily>? I was thinking to cover it / apply with transparent screen foil to keep the body protected - its so nice, its a shame its going to be scratched soon..

I went to the garage and in 2 hours I dismounted everything from my old hull...will inspect all parts prior to install and I need this thing on the water for the weekend - build pics coming tomorrow and a ride report in few days hopefully. I still think I am dreaming I got this, gotta pinch my tit to snap out of it

 

[mik72e]

chips easy they need to pick up there game with the paint thats for sure.

I was going to clear coat mine again but once it landed all i wanted to do is build it.

 

[Polish jet pilot]

Update: last night I took apart my hull, took the motor and pump out and other stuff. Took the ski to my friends garage and I started the assembly. Everuything fits nicely, the waterbox - exit hose is a bit too short IMO and I shall need to make a slight extension of it. As of now the pump and motor are in the ski, tomorrow we are modding the waterbox a bit and the Bpipe (possibly a larger bore after stinger) and onto the water. An ATP girdled 200 pis head was fitted. I wanted to adjust the EPIC but the darn cable got lost somewhere so I can until I get a new one from UK during the winter or so.

Generally very happy with the quality, its really fantastic, the paint quality and finish - amazing! Uploading some pics right away (crappy cell pics).

 

[Polish jet pilot]

That dude by the rickter box it's not me BTW