Exploring the SuperJet with Tony Beck | A Dive into Havasu's Jet Ski Racing Heritage 🌊💨🚤
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ต.ค. 2023
- Join Jet Ski Jim as he takes you on an exciting journey through the world of the Yamaha SuperJet! In this video, we'll showcase and explain various models while delving into the fascinating history of superjet racing in Lake Havasu City. Our special guest, long-time Havasu resident Tony Beck, shares his unique perspective on the evolution of jet skiing and the thrilling racing scene that put Havasu on the map.
Tony's connection to this world runs deep, not only through his insights but also through his family-owned business, Walt's Motorsports & Marine. He balanced many roles in the Motorsports industry while actively competing in various sports, including jet skiing.
For more on Walt's Motorsports & Marine in Tony's words, check out the 2003 article at powersportsbusiness.com/featu... (powersportsbusiness.com/featu.... You can also take a glimpse into Tony's racing 4 years ago by KDW photos at • Tony Beck 37 .
Whether you're a jet ski enthusiast or just curious about the history of this exciting sport, this video is a must-watch. Don't miss out on this captivating conversation and the chance to learn about Havasu's rich jet ski racing history.
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This video needs to be seen by anyone who has even the slightest interest in stand-ups. Such a great video. Informational!
I thought Jim had a Jet Ski fetish, that bloke new his stuff . Cheers from down under.
Huge thanks to Tony and Jim for sharing! I love hearing these old story’s!
Jet ski Jim. Better then Google! Thanks
This has been great insight for somebody who doesn't know the history of PWC. Good Times..., and good Stories!
That was awesome, thanks Jimmy!
Hey Jim really love the way u give context and realism too something I've always wanted to do and get involved in. Your content is real and relevant while giving a perfect nod to the history and current application to it all
Cool stories you American guys had it all so cool
Awesome !!!!
Awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
You forgot to mention that the 94/95 Square nose got the first 701cc engine. Pretty big upgrade. 61x Love your videos, Jim!
Oh yeah, did that unit have a different name ?
Nope. They were all called a SuperJet. I wen't over and subbed to your channel, Chris!@@chriswagoner5406
That was a great motor ..
What a blast from the past with Tony! Awesome interview Jim.....I' STOKED to go riding this weekend. Thx😂
great video Jimmy got to remind everyone to like your videos
Right on. Thank you for the feedback. :-)
That was awesome! I've been riding 30 years. Its so awesome riding a 1500, my hearts full of joy glancing over at my 11 year old riding an SXR 800, then we watch VHS Rippenkroeger and show him how to really do the things i pretend to teach him, now finding your channel yesterday! Thanks for the memories!
I ate up the 650 videos, parked an old beater 650 in front of my shop a couple months ago to remind me to get to it. Now I know what issues to address along the way. Appreciate it.
Right on!
ive been waiting on a superjet episode! thanks for the vids keep em commin!
Very cool historical telling. You and Merlin got the land and sea covered. Maybe Makay could make you guys a SEAL team..........just a thought
LOL
I LOVE your way of thinking!!!!
I remember Tony! Awesome photos by KDW!!
Thanks for the compliment. It was an honor to watch Tony race. Always a winner!
great video Jimmy
Awesome content. Really enjoyed hearing about the history of Jetski’s , racing etc 👍👍
I think the bullnose got the 1046cc Genesis engine that have been around the block for a long time in snowmobiles. Or the later version with 998cc enginge. And the later one was designed for boost.
More about Yamaha
Jim, do you think the 650 square nose is better than a 550sx reed?
So how long do we have until both the 4stroke superjet and 4 stroke kawi are done with production ?
Hopefully never
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No way to know. I just hope that IF that day ever comes, Manufacturers choose to go to skip every other year or two or something like that and not just cease production altogether...
@@jetskijim007 yeah that would be good. Something is better than nothing. Maybe they will do a 1 off production of the 2 stroke superjet at the 50th anniversary lol
Just found this channel. This was super interesting! I've always wondered how the Wave Jammer came to be, and even though I was born in '88, I've always felt that -- even when new -- that particular model had to have looked *_very_* goofy, making it a head-scratcher as to why Yamaha chose to give the handlebar bulkhead that oddball shape.
Never would've guessed that it was the result of some workaround for a patent that Kawi held at that time baring other manufacturers from producing anything with a "normal" handlebar pole.
Also, I wholeheartedly agree about the appeal of the standup skis to anybody that's got some athletic drive and/or interest in the skill demand and higher stakes that a standup yields. And just like Tony said, it's super analogous to motocross/supercross, where comparatively the ATV/side-by-side contemporaries just don't garner anywhere near the amount of spectator interest.
Immediately subscribed! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Welcome to the channel. :-)
Great work Jim. Now do Kawasaki line up
Already did one. :-)
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hello Jim , whats the story with the x2 on the rack.
That is a John Dady original Blowsion kolors paint job (one of his first)! I rescued that from a paint shop here in town just before they were getting it prepped for paint. I stopped them from sanding it down, reached out to the owner and traded one of my Goodtimes Terminator x-2's for it. I will be doing a video on it some day...
Might have bought a gp800 (so boring compared to a stand up) from that dude in 98' Hey no mention of the free style ?!?! Man that was mind blowing watching Rad Rick Roy throw his ski around!
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Hi Jim, do you work on jetskis or can you recommend someone in the area? I came into two bad ass old race skis I woul like to have some go through. These skis came with a truck load of in the box factory kawasaki JS parts as well I am looking to get rid of to someone that can use them.
Fantastic interview. Live your videos. Where did the Octane fit into this mix?
I am doing a video on the Octane. Back about the turn of the century, Polaris decided to make a move into the stand up scene, they had been pretty successful making sit downs, and they figured why not utilize one of the industry leaders? So they hooked up with Wamilton out of Florida, and set out to take the stand up to the next level. So they took the Superjet and made several changes, a stretch here, widen it there, you know, fix and improve the little areas that the industry had learned over the years of racing that could be better. And because of the odd rules of the racing sanctioning body, they decided if they put the racing upgrade parts on it from the factory, it would legally be considered "stock" class ski. Genius.... So they outfitted the ski's from the factory with a Skat trak magnum pump, impeller, and reduction nozzle, UMI handlepole, Factory pipe, etc. and they instantly became the fastest standup available. They continually improved it until they ceased production a few years later. My opinion is that Kawasaki stepped up their game with the SXR, and sales of the SXR skyrocketed while the Octane didn't. Also Polaris stepped back away from watercraft all together shortly after that to focus on the off road market where they held stronger market share. (smart move for them in hind sight, they have smashed it in the side by side world)....
Oh. Cool. I have dreamed of owning one of those. So even though they aren't made anymore are parts still available mostly due to the Yamaha heritage?
The history of the jet skis are cool, but do more ride. The thing show us tricks.
I will. I have so many cool things I wanna do for this channel. It takes time. Thank you for being so patient. I am on it though. :-)
Get that dude a chair
I knew someone would say that. If you knew Tony, you'd know he never sits.