Oh it’s definitely a dying art. I did amateur MX From 93-00. Charlie built my engines in my YZ’s. HOLE SHOT MACHINES! I’m 6’5” prob 220 pounds then. 125, 250cc! Power houses all trough out the band. Won races. The man is the best! Always taught and said stories, love that about Charlie.
Except modern skis. But im a seadoo mechanic. I ride kawasaki 310. But i sell them every season but i wont work on them. Ill work on old school seadoos all day tho
Remember him well, I won the New England veteran overall in 95 on my 2 per dealer XP Limited 110 at the age of 46 and still ride at 73. Charlies strokers were the beast of the early 90's!
I sold Nick 3 96 xp's about 5 years ago. 1 of them was a pretty bad-ass boat....at least imo. Had the neptune pipe, red top carbs, umi steering, beach house sponsons, manual trim, nozzle, prop,.etc. I always regret selling them....after watching these videos. Haha
Rossier engineering used to be next to our shop in plover Wisconsin. I remember well the blue ford explorer of Charlie’s towing jet skis down to the river for testing. My dad bought a trx250r from Charlie I think….could have been joe benner….
For sure! We talk almost daily now as I tun the boat to be perfect. Its close now and next year Charlie and I will be going to races so im even more pumped for that
@@TodayWeWrench I know it makes you feel good but I can tell you from an older guy that you being excited over him and his accomplishments means the world to him as he probably feels forgotten in his late years. wish i was able to be there. much Love Brother you have my respect
What a great video! I remember when I ran IJSBA back in the late 90s and Charlie was a legend back then. Glad to see you guys are keeping these old skis alive. Makes me want to get back into it. I can totally appreciate the helmet comment. I went over the bars on my my X4 a few times. I think you guys are local to me. Maybe I’ll see you guys at the river one of these days. Keep up the great videos.
This is an excellent video! It should have 1 million views. Great work and I love the stories. Charlie seems like a class act and your respect for him is great!
I had 2 95 xp800 one with Novi 44mm and factory Spec II w/ECW Tony Dukas waterbox and the skat trak pump. The other was stock carb 720 water box rossier pipe taucetti flame arrestors solas X1 prop
You guys knocked this one out of the park! It has been such a joy watching your videos of this ski progress from when you first acquired it to when the legend himself, Charlie Rossier, hopped on and gave it hell! It is incredible hearing the stories he told - You could just hear the passion he has for the sport in how he was talking. Including his stories in this video was such a cool touch that really helped bring everything alive. Hats off to you guys, you’ve done a legendary resto and an incredible video series with Charlie finishing it off 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
I wish I could get some more explanation on what he was talking about regarding port timing and how the shape of the port was able to achieve a 6-8 hp gain on the dynamic. You can tell the guy still has a passion for the sport even after all these years.
Its all in that skis engine. Everything he was talking about was regarding that exact engine. Nothing is chanced its all original to when it left charlies hands
The amount of knowledge in this video goes to show how this is a dying art. Thanks for sharing this with everyone. Keep up the great content and love for the sport. Now to share some top speed numbers ;)
We have weekly conversations like this lol. I grab a notebook when I see him calling and he just takes me to school. Thank you for the positive comment I really appreciate it. Speed numbers coming soon we are going to do a ride video.
This is an amazing video. I loved the story about nabbing a piston out of a Honda, hand sanding it, and winning the race!!!! Totally fantastic video great to see the two strokes ripping it up!!!!
Not to be the guy that takes advantage of this video to ask a question but this has been giving me trouble for about four months now…. I have a 1994 Sea-Doo XP that I bought from a guy for $1500 and he said it’s fast and runs great ready for the water. It does run great fires right up but when I put it in the water it will bog down and have no power from about half throttle to full throttle. It revs up just fine when it’s out of the water but when it’s under a load it can’t go past half throttle without bogging down. I would appreciate any tips on what could be the problem??… I think it may have sat dormant over the winter
Actually after testing we realized that that tank didn't release pressure and it was causing positive pressure to develop. The pressure was so great that the rotary seals were leaking. I removed the tank and ran a loop to fix the problem.
I've got one of his pipe's in my 96 XP. George Grabowski of HPT ported the cylinders and milled the head on mine. Mine's pump gas safe and on the original bore and is faster than any other pump gas safe X4 I have ever seen. The Rossier pipe is what lets is live on 93 Octane.
@@DynoSauR4Truth Nice I have one that takes 93 as well that does 65 on a Garmin gps. Best part is that the engine is completely stock no porting what so ever and everything on the ski is stock minus proper crab jetting and FA's. Stock impeller, nose, intake grate, tabs, etc. Just really aggressive water jetting, carb jetting, and proper squish to blow 180 psi.
@@TodayWeWrench That is impressive. I've got 46 Buckshot carbs and their V-tech intake as well. It's really doesn't have a linear power delivery with those carbs. They are pretty much like a switch with full on or floundering. It could be a jetting issue I guess. I have one of those variable valves that controls the water to the stinger on mine. It's old and I probably need to verify that it's working correctly. I only took the ski out once last year and it just sits in my basement. I'd like to trade it for a spring seat XP. Preferably an 01 model so that it would match my new 21 GTX Limited 300.
OMG this video is so awesome. What you guys did here is legendary! You guys are awesome! Seadoo x4 is still the best 2 stroke ski ever made and that thing was done so period correct. It takes passion to do that. Great job guys….
That station is down the street from me and on the way to the river. I could go by the speedway but the cost savings of 10 bucks wouldn't be worth it. That mixed with the 2 stroke oil makes it pricy to run for sure.
@@TodayWeWrench hell yeah it is. I run caster 927 and 110. It's over 100 bucks for 10 gallons of fuel and a qt of oil for my blaster. I can fill my boat up on 91 for that price and it's got a 40gal tank lol.
@@krotchlickmeugh627 okay, go find performance parts like a extended nozzle for a ultra 150. Or a decently priced motor for a gp1200r. I’m not saying they are not around but they are dead to the performance world
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Awesome job to all involved! The story Charlie tells about the race in Laughlin is completely true!! Unbelievable series of events!!
THE MAN HIMSELF!!!! Thank you for watching, I have heard many stories about you from Charlie. Thank you for the positive comment!
In the presence of greatness!
@@krotchlickmeugh627 Indeed Cory is an insane racer. Lets get him to rip this one! lol
Very cool day thanks for sharrring
Oh it’s definitely a dying art. I did amateur MX From 93-00. Charlie built my engines in my YZ’s. HOLE SHOT MACHINES! I’m 6’5” prob 220 pounds then. 125, 250cc! Power houses all trough out the band. Won races. The man is the best! Always taught and said stories, love that about Charlie.
Nothing can beat vintage skis
Except modern skis.
But im a seadoo mechanic. I ride kawasaki 310.
But i sell them every season but i wont work on them. Ill work on old school seadoos all day tho
@@krotchlickmeugh627 Modern skis 800-900 Pounds Sofa Boats getting bigger heavier each year
how cool is that. i ran his pipe in my super stock race ski.
Hell Yeah! This is a super stock as well so probably very similar
Remember him well, I won the New England veteran overall in 95 on my 2 per dealer XP Limited 110 at the age of 46 and still ride at 73. Charlies strokers were the beast of the early 90's!
Thats awesome
I love xp seadoo
DUDE!!!! Are you guys riding on the chain o lakes? I just picked up a 96 xp as well!!!
We are hosting a huge ride in July, come out for it. Announcement on the channel coming soon
Damn my favorite ski and beer in one episode. Legendary.
I sold Nick 3 96 xp's about 5 years ago. 1 of them was a pretty bad-ass boat....at least imo. Had the neptune pipe, red top carbs, umi steering, beach house sponsons, manual trim, nozzle, prop,.etc. I always regret selling them....after watching these videos. Haha
Bro you guy need a drone for this..
Spx are skool to
Charlie, The Legend Himself!!!! Greetings from Puerto Rico!! Had the pleasure to do business with him and meeting him in Puerto Rico!!!
Truly amazing person man I can't wait to do future stuff with him.
Rossier engineering used to be next to our shop in plover Wisconsin. I remember well the blue ford explorer of Charlie’s towing jet skis down to the river for testing. My dad bought a trx250r from Charlie I think….could have been joe benner….
All in the transfers - words of wisdom right there
I got cr500 piston’s in my Jetski motor. 😎
Enjoy my friends i from iraq
Great Video. Charlie is the real deal. I can talk to guys like him for hours! Awesome.
Agree, I'm always in awe when he tells me stories. Great guy
Where was this video shot?
you know he is as excited to relive his old day's as you are that he's there with you
For sure! We talk almost daily now as I tun the boat to be perfect. Its close now and next year Charlie and I will be going to races so im even more pumped for that
@@TodayWeWrench I know it makes you feel good but I can tell you from an older guy that you being excited over him and his accomplishments means the world to him as he probably feels forgotten in his late years. wish i was able to be there. much Love Brother you have my respect
Awesome video thanks.
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it
What a great video! I remember when I ran IJSBA back in the late 90s and Charlie was a legend back then. Glad to see you guys are keeping these old skis alive. Makes me want to get back into it. I can totally appreciate the helmet comment. I went over the bars on my my X4 a few times. I think you guys are local to me. Maybe I’ll see you guys at the river one of these days. Keep up the great videos.
Awesome! If you ever see us on the river wave us down so you can rip one
I had a 96 xp with VE 920 set up. Novi’s holy shit!!!! The power it made. Wish I kept it. 😞
Oh man that was a arm ripper for sure!
Came for the seadoos and stayed for the cool history and m3.
Its a sweet car for sure
I new to Rossier, but the amount of knowledge that guy has is crazy, could listen to him
All day!
Knows his stuff for sure
True engine guy right there. He didn't rev it until it was warm.
Yeah the knowledge he spits out has your job off sometimes.
Cool memories, we had a rossier powered bullet 720 xp brought to Australia and run it in national tour lat 90s, thing was a rocket
He told me the story about that ski. They traveled everywhere and it just blows my mind
@@TodayWeWrench we also build ones of those 800s with ve mono block and cr500 pistons, thing was mental!
This is an excellent video! It should have 1 million views. Great work and I love the stories. Charlie seems like a class act and your respect for him is great!
HAHAHA thank you, that would be amazing
Great build story! Made me smile to see that E36 M3. Years ago I pulled my 96 XP with my 95 M3. If you know, you know!
Yeah Nick and I were drooling over that M3 for sure. It was very clean
I like how there is always history behind your videos
Thank you so much for the support!
I had 2 95 xp800 one with Novi 44mm and factory Spec II w/ECW Tony Dukas waterbox and the skat trak pump. The other was stock carb 720 water box rossier pipe taucetti flame arrestors solas X1 prop
One of the best options for carbs on that one
Good stuff 👌🏻 i enjoyed watching this ~
Thank you!
Love the sound and smell of those 2 strokes.
This one smells so damn good with the straight 110 oct
What do you use for your rub rails/ bumpers?
Hahhhhhhh yeahhhhhh
I was wondering the same thing. What is it?
Are are the run rails on the grey ski? I have a 96 xp 800 I need some!
Rub*
You guys knocked this one out of the park! It has been such a joy watching your videos of this ski progress from when you first acquired it to when the legend himself, Charlie Rossier, hopped on and gave it hell! It is incredible hearing the stories he told - You could just hear the passion he has for the sport in how he was talking. Including his stories in this video was such a cool touch that really helped bring everything alive. Hats off to you guys, you’ve done a legendary resto and an incredible video series with Charlie finishing it off 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Thank you so much Nick for the positive comment.
Man you guys need to have more subs and views. Excellent and professional work!
Thank you so much!
Very cool! I remember those Rossier powered XP's well. They were always a challenge and kept us on our toes on the National Tour.
Legend
Without a doubt, Im lucky enough to call him a friend.
Awesome 👌. I like Charlie's cr500 piston story thats awesome. Happy you did this project good content for us old school 2 stroke seadoo guys. 👏👏
I wish I could get some more explanation on what he was talking about regarding port timing and how the shape of the port was able to achieve a 6-8 hp gain on the dynamic. You can tell the guy still has a passion for the sport even after all these years.
Its all in that skis engine. Everything he was talking about was regarding that exact engine. Nothing is chanced its all original to when it left charlies hands
what a legend. great video.
Great Videos guys! Do you 3D print your own wire loom and hose separators or did you buy them. Thanks
That was awesome great to see Charlie out on the ski 🎿
The amount of knowledge in this video goes to show how this is a dying art. Thanks for sharing this with everyone. Keep up the great content and love for the sport. Now to share some top speed numbers ;)
We have weekly conversations like this lol. I grab a notebook when I see him calling and he just takes me to school. Thank you for the positive comment I really appreciate it. Speed numbers coming soon we are going to do a ride video.
This is an amazing video. I loved the story about nabbing a piston out of a Honda, hand sanding it, and winning the race!!!! Totally fantastic video great to see the two strokes ripping it up!!!!
Man that story had me! My favorite part was when he said "I can't believe that piece of shit won" lol
So cool!
Who makes those mirror less storage covers?
Thats a 95 xp800 hood that was modified by Rick Berry who used to work at Rossier Engineering
badass, respect to this guy, thats real cool
So cool! Jim Deb
Thank you Jim
Not to be the guy that takes advantage of this video to ask a question but this has been giving me trouble for about four months now…. I have a 1994 Sea-Doo XP that I bought from a guy for $1500 and he said it’s fast and runs great ready for the water. It does run great fires right up but when I put it in the water it will bog down and have no power from about half throttle to full throttle. It revs up just fine when it’s out of the water but when it’s under a load it can’t go past half throttle without bogging down. I would appreciate any tips on what could be the problem??… I think it may have sat dormant over the winter
Do a carburetor rebuild. Make sure you replace all the diaphragms.
@@martinscluff agree
The 2 strokes are fun to ride but high maintenance
Not when built right
Do you like um I parts
do you have a link for the mini oil tank you used by chance? doing a x4 resto myself and I have been looking for something just like that
Actually after testing we realized that that tank didn't release pressure and it was causing positive pressure to develop. The pressure was so great that the rotary seals were leaking. I removed the tank and ran a loop to fix the problem.
I've got one of his pipe's in my 96 XP. George Grabowski of HPT ported the cylinders and milled the head on mine. Mine's pump gas safe and on the original bore and is faster than any other pump gas safe X4 I have ever seen. The Rossier pipe is what lets is live on 93 Octane.
What’s your top speed?
@@TodayWeWrench 66.6 on Stalker radar and GPS was the best I ever got on glass.
@@DynoSauR4Truth Nice I have one that takes 93 as well that does 65 on a Garmin gps. Best part is that the engine is completely stock no porting what so ever and everything on the ski is stock minus proper crab jetting and FA's. Stock impeller, nose, intake grate, tabs, etc. Just really aggressive water jetting, carb jetting, and proper squish to blow 180 psi.
@@TodayWeWrench That is impressive. I've got 46 Buckshot carbs and their V-tech intake as well. It's really doesn't have a linear power delivery with those carbs. They are pretty much like a switch with full on or floundering. It could be a jetting issue I guess. I have one of those variable valves that controls the water to the stinger on mine. It's old and I probably need to verify that it's working correctly. I only took the ski out once last year and it just sits in my basement. I'd like to trade it for a spring seat XP. Preferably an 01 model so that it would match my new 21 GTX Limited 300.
Is Charlie driving the e36 m3? The guy has taste!
Exactly what we said!
Once an engine lover always an engine lover.
Pretty damn cool!
What about the 2 Yamaha 500s in the background. Thought they were all extinct
The should be, junk
What are u running for vts trims? Doesnt look hydraulic?
Baker Hydraulic on both skis. Not a junk reproduction but the real thing
@@TodayWeWrench ok thanks. Im looking for a Baker one, they are hard to find. So far not very happy with this WestsidePS one i have...
What was the top speed of that beast?
OMG this video is so awesome. What you guys did here is legendary! You guys are awesome! Seadoo x4 is still the best 2 stroke ski ever made and that thing was done so period correct. It takes passion to do that. Great job guys….
Thank you so much
Nah, I'll still take my '99 STX....
Haw fast is the rossier ski
We have a speed test video on the channel
Danm 859? I pay 710 a gallon at red rock racing. Vp110 on the pump.
That station is down the street from me and on the way to the river. I could go by the speedway but the cost savings of 10 bucks wouldn't be worth it. That mixed with the 2 stroke oil makes it pricy to run for sure.
@@TodayWeWrench hell yeah it is. I run caster 927 and 110. It's over 100 bucks for 10 gallons of fuel and a qt of oil for my blaster. I can fill my boat up on 91 for that price and it's got a 40gal tank lol.
2 strokes are dead but not to the guys that lived them
Im 27 and work on them for a living. Far from dead
@@krotchlickmeugh627 okay, go find performance parts like a extended nozzle for a ultra 150. Or a decently priced motor for a gp1200r. I’m not saying they are not around but they are dead to the performance world
@@krotchlickmeugh627 Never gonna die