Anyone here into Jetski, Waverunner, PWC stuff?

**2001camaroSS** · 01-03-2011, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Cutlass

Damn you!!! Thats the ski I want. I put a FZR on my Christmas list and didn't get it

i havent ridden it but it looks like fun. its gonna take some getting used to from the 2 stroke i'm used to. these new 4 strokes are so much bigger. you can come down and take it for a test drive over the summer.

**Cutlass** · 01-04-2011, 02:29 PM

You dead serious? Because I might take you up on that offer

**MrMasterCraft** · 01-04-2011, 04:36 PM

I'm guessing the timing chain or the something went

All I know is that it stalled on me in the middle of the lake by the main bridge (keep in mind this is the second biggest lake in the state). So I started it back up and noticed it running rough as hell. Got back over towards the shoreline and heard the damn thing rattling like crazy. So I said to hell with it, I'll ride it home and if she goes, she goes

As soon as I hit the gas, it locked up

Pushed it to shore, walked about 1/4 mile to the marina, called my step-father who came and towed it home with his bass boat

I sold it a while back for $400, included was a dual ski trailer, so the guy basically paid for the trailer

**Cutlass** · 01-04-2011, 04:46 PM

No timing chain in a 2 stroke, but I'd guess it had a lean meltdown or maybe the oil injection quite working or got clogged up which starved the pistons and crank of oil.

**2001camaroSS** · 01-04-2011, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Cutlass

You dead serious? Because I might take you up on that offer

perfectly fine with me ha with the understanding of you break it you buy it

**Cutlass** · 01-04-2011, 07:35 PM

No no...if i break it, I'm running back to Wisconsin as fast as i can

**2001camaroSS** · 01-04-2011, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Cutlass

No no...if i break it, I'm running back to Wisconsin as fast as i can

you would have to run a long way hah. the lake we are on is about 5 hours from madison

**Cutlass** · 07-04-2011, 03:01 AM

New (gently used) seat I bought on eBay and new Hydroturf installed

Me having fun on the 4th of July weekend

I let a couple young ladies take my Yamaha for a ride. We had to go rescue them when they clogged the jet intake up really bad with seaweed.

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1997 Yahama GP1200
84.5mm Pro X pistons
Riva Flame Arrestors
Primer installed/Chokes removed
R@D Pro Series ride plate w/ Group K machining
R@D Aquavein intake
Aluminum trim tabs
Riva Sponsons
JetWorks valve
Solas XO impeller
HydroTurf

**raynor139** · 07-04-2011, 07:35 AM

Going to look at jetskis tomorrow. Leaning towards the 2011 yamaha vxr would love a fzr but don't think I have the budget for that.

**Cutlass** · 07-04-2011, 07:42 AM

I'd be buying a VXR if I was shopping for a new one. Its smaller and lighter, which should make way more fun/easier to toss around.

**5.0THIS** · 07-04-2011, 09:32 AM

I want a RXPX

**raynor139** · 07-04-2011, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Cutlass

I'd be buying a VXR if I was shopping for a new one. Its smaller and lighter, which should make way more fun/easier to toss around.

Most likely will get the VXR. Much cheaper to fuel. Same top speed as the FZR. Just doesnt have the race oriented hull, supercharger or adjustable trim options. Plus the dealer im talking to has a VXR on the lot and he will discount it to 9.5k. They retail for around 11.2k. The FZRs are about 13.5k. The FZR can take turns much sharper since its built more for racing. But just looking for a fun playtoy on the lake.

**Murder after Midnight** · 07-05-2011, 10:53 AM

What do u guys think of the sea doo speedster 150 jet boats i hear there just as fun as a jetski? is that true?

**2001camaroSS** · 07-06-2011, 09:20 AM

have enjoyed our FZR so far. only have about 7-8 hours on it. it's been hard to keep me from behind the wheel of the wakeboard boat. i can post some pics of the jet ski if people are interested.

**REVNORR82** · 07-06-2011, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by 5.0this

i want a rxpx

this!!!

**Cutlass** · 07-06-2011, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by 2001camaroSS

have enjoyed our FZR so far. only have about 7-8 hours on it. it's been hard to keep me from behind the wheel of the wakeboard boat. i can post some pics of the jet ski if people are interested.

Yes please do

**2001camaroSS** · 07-06-2011, 07:42 PM

dont have any action shots but here it is on the lift

**raynor139** · 07-07-2011, 12:32 PM

Got the 2011 VXR going tomorrow to pick it up.

**Cutlass** · 07-07-2011, 07:44 PM

sweet!! Let us know how awesome that thing is.

**raynor139** · 07-12-2011, 06:49 PM

Took it out this past weekend. The thing is freaking fast. Great acceleration and top end. Had it top out at about 72 on the gauge. Most tests have shown that to be about 69 on a GPS. The acceleration of the higher FZR must be crazy with a supercharger on the same 1812cc engine. Very stable in hard turns and accel. Took hardly no effort to turn it. Scared the hell out of my nephew he refuses to ride with me now. One thing I do like about not having the supercharger is that it doesnt use hardly any gas.