Steering Modifications

[bit]

Nozzle:
I was reading in the barrel roll thread that the nozzle can be clearanced to achieve more steering angle. The measurement that was given was ¾” on each side. My nozzle currently measures 1.28” on the left and 1.37” on the right. I removed the nozzle and it has been chamfered already but no length has been removed. Should I be worried about the slot on the left side getting into the jet stream? What advice can you guys give for making this mod?

Steering Plate:
Unless I can find a super cheap steering plate I am going to make an attachment to extend the steering radius. How far do most aftermarket plates extend the steering radius?

 

[Matt_E]

Be careful on extending the steering attachment on the steering plate too much. It may cause too great of an angle, possibly leading to binding and kinking.
Also, if you move it out further, you reduce the amount of steering bar travel required for full nozzle movement. Move it too far, and you will limit your nozzle in little bar movement.

 

[LBE]

Did you drill a new hole in the nozzle, closer to the nozzle?
Here is a pic of a Pro Tec nozzle I just did.

 

[Speedfreak]

I made an adapter that moved the pivot point at the bars out 3/4 of an inch. You will have to have your steering stop set sideways so that the bars don't turn as much but you will be getting the same nozzle angle with less bar input. You might have to modify the chin pad so that the steering cable clears. Or you can modify the cable mount so that it is closer to the center of the pole also. I also moved my nozzle attachment as far in as possible so that when turned to the extreem either direction I have a little spray that exits the side of the nozzle. That is as far as you can get it to turn

 

[bit]

I also moved my nozzle attachment as far in as possible so that when turned to the extreem either direction I have a little spray that exits the side of the nozzle.

Would you not want to prevent this? Turn as far as possible without spray coming out the sides? Also how did you clearance your nozzle to make it turn that far?

 

[SuperJETT]

Nozzle:
I was reading in the barrel roll thread that the nozzle can be clearanced to achieve more steering angle. The measurement that was given was ¾” on each side. My nozzle currently measures 1.28” on the left and 1.37” on the right. I removed the nozzle and it has been chamfered already but no length has been removed. Should I be worried about the slot on the left side getting into the jet stream? What advice can you guys give for making this mod?

Steering Plate:
Unless I can find a super cheap steering plate I am going to make an attachment to extend the steering radius. How far do most aftermarket plates extend the steering radius?

I extended mine years ago, sjweber has that plate now so maybe he can get a pic of it for you.

On the nozzle you should be grinding the front side where it hits the reduction nozzle to allow more angle.

 

[Mark44]

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Would you not want to prevent this? Turn as far as possible without spray coming out the sides? Also how did you clearance your nozzle to make it turn that far?

yes and yes. Speedfreak put down the crack pipe.

Mark44

 

[Crab]

I love this picture, think it was from a japan site.

 

[EvanB85]

I love this picture, think it was from a japan site.

Throw. :biggthumpup:

 

[bit]

On the nozzle you should be grinding the front side where it hits the reduction nozzle to allow more angle.

Yes but are you removing length or just chamfering the edge? How much clearance do you have on each side at full lock? I guess I just need to go mess with it.

 

[wydopen]

I love this picture, think it was from a japan site.

nice turf and straps.

 

[SuperJETT]

Yes but are you removing length or just chamfering the edge? How much clearance do you have on each side at full lock? I guess I just need to go mess with it.

Yeah, you just need to see how far away from the stop you are on the turnplate, then trim however much material you need to allow it to travel. It's going to depend on your specific setup.

 

[Matt_E]

Grind away small pieces at a time until it clearances fine in your setup.

 

[Brenden]

cut a chunk out of the stock nozzle and drill a hole further in near the 90 degree chunk you cut and it makes it more reponsive :brap:

 

[Speedfreak]

Too much spray out the side will be more harm that good but mine just worked out so that when the bars hit the stop it was a tad bit farther than needed to be. It didn't spray out straight it was just what hit the chamfer that made a slight spray.

That picture above is about what mine looked like.

And this little smiley is awsome..:brap:

 

[bit]

I went out and took a quick look at the ski. As it is now the turn plate is hitting the stop so trimming the nozzle will not gain me turn angle.

I am going to trim the nozzle for max turning angle, relocate the nozzle pivot, and then I can calculate the arc length that needs to be added to the turn plate. Unless one of you guys objects this will be my plan of attack.