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i used stainless worm clamps or oetiker stainless crimp clamps depends if i need to remove something often or not for example for removing the carbs for rejetting etc etc. your Zip ties looks awesome and i am sure the work perfect as you use them all the time. you use them for waterlines also ? you use same lines right ?

I did not know there were differences, thanks John!

Braaaaaaapppppp

had a buddy with a stock 650sx with that early non diverted manifold. Kept blowing head gaskets, swore up and down he had a bad motor or something was warped. So we swapped his motor out for another stock 650 with a diverted manifold. I took his motor we pulled out and stuck a diverted manifold, has been a good motor since. All of my standups have diverted manifolds now... Just my 2 cents.

Very informative. Did not know there were differences. Cant wait for your next video!

Hi there John, I have a 1994 Yamaha Waveblaster with a ported 701 61X/62T, bored 1mm over, DASA girdled head running 175 psi domes, Boysen Reeds, dual 38’s, R&D flame arrestor, Coffman pipe, Factory Pipe Waterbox, and MSD Enhancer and coil. I’m currently running the stock impeller and I want better acceleration and top speed. I weigh 190 pounds and usually ride lakes 1600 feet above sea level. The ski doesn’t cavitate, but I feel it can accelerate much harder and have a higher top speed. I was looking at a Solas YQ-CD-13/19, hoping that it will do what I want, since the stock impeller is 15/18, and I’m only getting 47 MPH, when I really want to be getting at least in the 50’s. With all the mods done to the engine, I would expect more then just like 2 mph faster then a stock 61X/62T. Based on the info I provided, would a 13/19 be a good choice for my application?

One of my favorite riders

I up your game of bars forward by using straight fat bars. I use a thin KTM motorcycle bar clamp that has a flat side. You drill out two more holes on the plate to accommodate the fat bar clamp holes and you are good to go.

Nice, how did the hip replacement go. You feeling better and pain free now?

@jetgirl777

Thanks for saving her John. Keep up the awesome content!

I second your opinion on restorations, esp racing vehicles. In 1991 would she have been able to run the 650 engine?

Love that you are doing this. I have one that was used for racing, it is an x2 that I was going to restore, but ended up using as a lawn ornament..

Very helpful

Awesome vid John. I’m glad it made it back to where it was supposed to. Shame we couldn’t have grabbed it before it seen sandpaper, but…it still survived.

so had the biggest crush on her though out the 90s lol. Totally stoked you got it.

That’s amazing. The mods they used to do to the old 440s and 550s to strengthen them up blows me away. You can see how the sun fades anything red/pink and yellow - horrible colours to paint - yet the blue still looks pristine. Thanks for sharing this. I remember Victor’s Butch skis being a different colour combo. This is great to see.

Wicked cool! I believe Christy lives about an hour south of me in Birmingham, Alabama. Gotta love these iconic race skis from the golden era. Thanks for sharing with us!!

thanks for still being a stand up guy

Thats jetski gold right there !

Awesome video thanks

Currently on a long flight back home. Using this time to educate myself with all the ski info i can get! Thanks for the videos John 🫡

Thanks for the info!

Killer ski!

I checked mine. One looked like it had some arcing but cleaned up. It's a 94 kawasaki 750. It turns over but doesn't start till I let off the start button. Ever heard of that?

What do i need to install the handle bar ?

Thank you for this video. I need to do a test on my ski and needed the information you provided in this video. Thanks

How can I contact you about purchasing a pump for me 1800R SVHO?

Hi I put one of your hod seals on my 90 super jet, built up with epoxy the ears that sagged (front by the neck support) but now my latch is super loose, with the oem hood seal it never rattled even 30 years old. Any tips?

Thanks for the excellent info, I have an XLT 1200 PV, I installed Stinger and Power Valve Riva with Hi Flow filters, what do you recommend for tuning in pop off and jet size? The high one is 135, the low one does not say it. Thanks!!!!

great videos im learning more everyday !

hi john can u explain how to increase to bottom end as much as we can for freestyle applications for superjets 94-2020

Pretty cool John, thanks for sharing

How donu remove the rubber mount under the engine. Do u have to replace case bolts for it? Thanks

Great info, I really like the yamaha fuel line

Definitely need to get me some of those rounded zipties. Thanks John

Great Video Bud

What do you think about the O clamps that are crimped

Great video as always!

Great video thanks going to order the blue lines from you

Sounds like it's been stored for a long time. The seals & gasket have shrunken. Or it's like what's goes on behind my back with these networks of murdering mob Pro D's🕵️ that are working throughout my area.. Watching what you do. Then come along behind you & tampering with it... This has cost me so much hardship & financial strain... 🇦🇺

Always appreciate the vids man. Thanks!

A video that the entire community should watch!

Thanks John

Great video - thanks!

This is great.. appreciate it.

Great video I don’t mind if you take your time also can you take the lanyard spring out and stretch it a bit is that advisable thanks

Great video, during the summer I picked up my first stand up it’s a 93 SN which during the winter I plan on cleaning it up. The rear of it seems pretty heavy and I believe it most likely water logged. Do you think it’s worth refoaming or should I just keep riding it as it is. I’ve been reading a lot mixed opinions on this. Thanks for any feedback

I really dig all the build breakdown videos. Please keep em coming

Thanks ! Put your web site somewhere ! 🍀