I am French and I discovered your channel a few days ago I would like to congratulate you for your rigor in the maintenance of your jetski and also in terms of safety and the passion that you exude.
Great review JD, we appreciate your hard work you put in to educate others with the supercharger version of the Ultra’s. I never tried the other products myself, but might give it a try next time. Keep the awesome content coming! Billy D
Thanks for that comparison JD 👌🏻 with my last 300x ski I used XPS lube for 10 years without issues. Had taken the supercharger out and disassembled at the 170hr mark (ski was about 9 years old) with zero corrosion evident. Another that my Kawasaki dealer carries, recommended and threw in with the purchase of my LXS as a fogging oil is Torco spray lube. Torco is not a common brand in Australia I believe it’s a US brand. I agree like you said, I would never use WD-40. Seems to be more of a solvent product rather than leaving a lasting coating like the others.
You know I’ve heard of Torco but I could not find it for sale anywhere here or even on Amazon. I wish Kawasaki would formulate and sell their own brand of fogging oil!
Yeah the WD does a great job at keeping everything clean..maybe too clean? I havnt had any mechanical issues using it, but since my ski is getting up there in hours I wanted to start using a true “purpose built” fogging oil that will provide more lubrication
Stupid question. What about combination of foggers? 3 to 4 seconds of WD40 which keeps intercooler in great shape and another quick 3 to 5 seconds of your favorite fogger(star right) for supercharger?
Great review. Very practical. Thanks much. I fogged mine with WD 40 when I brought it home and flushed it etc. Planned to research some products later. This was very helpful. I have used some other Starbrite products that I liked. Will add it to the list. Might alternate Starbrite and WD40 going forward to get the benfits of both.
Yeah good idea! I decided while WD does what it’s supposed to do by displacing moisture, I wanted to switch to a true purpose built fogging oil for maximum protection.
I’m curious as to how long you plan on keeping your 310. Because you’ve done all these mechanical and cosmetic upgrades, it’d be a shame to part ways with it. You mentioned in your video about checking the impeller that it might be to replace the pump? Maybe when Kawasaki ups the HP you’ll get another one? Good content as always keep it up -Stuart Peck
I will not be selling this ski ever lol I will just buy additional ones. I have 3 Kawasaki Jet Skis already and plan to accumulate more for my channel as they are released
@@JDsWaterWorld fair. I’ll probably do the same. For instance, I can tell you right now I will NEVER sell my 1989 Sunbird Corsica 195. That boat is a part of me 🤝
Good to be a collector! I currently have 5. Recently sold 2. I would like to have the new 1500 SXR. Hoped rumors were true of the X2 1500. That would be a definite!
Amazing as usual! I'll order the #1 or #2 option as soon as I get my ski back😂. I bought the corrosion block in the gallon jug and use a hairspray bottle to apply it so I couldn't use it to fog if I wanted to.
Yeah she's down again. I had a plug issue (couldn't grab the phone fast enough to record and share with you). Had to get towed in on Sunday. I noticed a loss in power but I didn't trust my instincts because it's been 6 freaking months... I forgot how evil the ski is supposed to feel. Additionally, they didn't fix the storage latch, they removed my thumb nuts ( which meant I couldn't diagnose on Saturday on the water). But they're going to install those stainless ratchet straps to the transom ( the ones you recommended) and they're going to clean all my foot wells, replace my cover with genuine kawi, and they are supposed to make the rack easy to remove without a wrench -- I gave them your solution and told them to do whatever they felt was best. Sigh stay tuned, they picked it up last Wednesday. Hopefully the mechanical issue was just a dead plug...I could see it malfunctioning during the Sunday flush (visible sparks). Did I mention I lost to a Sea-Doo on Sunday? Of all the things this is what really grinds my gears. I should have got his number so I could rematch.
wtf????? so you’re telling me that your mechanic did not water test your ski before they gave it back to you last time?? Dude…. tell them you don’t want that ski back until they take it out and confirm that everything is right. Hell next time just bring it to my house and I will help you fix it myself. They are putting you through the ringer. You should write a letter to kawasaki corporate and complain about how long they’ve had your ski- sounds to me like whoever is working on your ski are a bunch of idiots…sorry you can’t enjoy the ski that really sucks and it pains me to hear about your struggles…
If you could see visible sparks, that is definitely not a dead plug…more like a severed plug wire or something. I’m serious though..if they can’t get their shit together and fix your damn ski, bring it to my house and I will take a look at it
I am not sure about the ams oil fogging oil, but i know when i was running my 2000 kawi zr600R street bike and tried ams oil for a couple oil changes i was not getting the amount of millage i would normally get with kawi branded oil. kawi branded oil I would change every 6k km - ams oil i would need to change at 4k km as the motor would start getting louder and feel that it was working harder then it should. I tried ams oil in my 2010 yamaha nytro 1049cc snowmobile and same thing. Needed to change oil before interval as motor seemed louder and to be working harder then it needed to be. I Switched my snowmobile oil brand to 0w40 mobile 1 European blend and it has been great and half the price of ams oil and or yamalube. I have my doubts on ams oil even though many people use it. I steer clear of ams oil product now. ams oil is over priced lower quality oil in my opinion, over hyped with a slightly cheaper price tag then oe oil.
What about alternating between WD-40 and Star Brite? That way WD-40 can clean up the system every 3 or 4 rides, then using Star Brite as lubricant the rest of the time?
5-10 seconds. I spray until I hear the engine start to chug (that means fogging oil is getting into combustion chamber with means it’s coating valves- which is good for storage)
@@JDsWaterWorldyou are always so helpful. Basically I’m going to follow everything you suggest. The good news is I have the $$$ for maintenance. The bad news is that no one within 75 miles services and if they do it’s a month so to get it back. Experi,metal mechanic here I come:-)
JD is there a way I can send you some photos? I just purchased an Ultra 310LX and I don’t believe my trailer hook up in the front is set up right. They have the rubber roller on the front plastic part of the bumper and it’s already damaged. Please help!
I am French and I discovered your channel a few days ago I would like to congratulate you for your rigor in the maintenance of your jetski and also in terms of safety and the passion that you exude.
Thank you for the comments, I really appreciate it!
🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖 welcome, brother!
Great review JD, we appreciate your hard work you put in to educate others with the supercharger version of the Ultra’s. I never tried the other products myself, but might give it a try next time. Keep the awesome content coming!
Billy D
Billy you only use WD 40?
@@edwardbowles8613Yes that’s correct Edward I have only used WD-40 from day one. Currently 670+ hrs on Gina’s 2016 310R!
Nice comparison video of the available products we can use. Thanks for taking the time to do the reviews!
I use CRC-656
Thanks for that comparison JD 👌🏻 with my last 300x ski I used XPS lube for 10 years without issues. Had taken the supercharger out and disassembled at the 170hr mark (ski was about 9 years old) with zero corrosion evident.
Another that my Kawasaki dealer carries, recommended and threw in with the purchase of my LXS as a fogging oil is Torco spray lube. Torco is not a common brand in Australia I believe it’s a US brand.
I agree like you said, I would never use WD-40. Seems to be more of a solvent product rather than leaving a lasting coating like the others.
You know I’ve heard of Torco but I could not find it for sale anywhere here or even on Amazon. I wish Kawasaki would formulate and sell their own brand of fogging oil!
Good test JD, thanks for the review.
I was doing it anyway so figured might as well make a video!
I used WD40 , because I got sick of cleaning out my intercooler.
Yeah the WD does a great job at keeping everything clean..maybe too clean? I havnt had any mechanical issues using it, but since my ski is getting up there in hours I wanted to start using a true “purpose built” fogging oil that will provide more lubrication
@@JDsWaterWorld fogging oil definitely would be better , my 300x has done 240 hours and still runs fine.
Stupid question. What about combination of foggers? 3 to 4 seconds of WD40 which keeps intercooler in great shape and another quick 3 to 5 seconds of your favorite fogger(star right) for supercharger?
I appreciate this video. Thank you for taking the time. This will help mechanics in all industries.
Great review. Very practical. Thanks much. I fogged mine with WD 40 when I brought it home and flushed it etc. Planned to research some products later. This was very helpful. I have used some other Starbrite products that I liked. Will add it to the list. Might alternate Starbrite and WD40 going forward to get the benfits of both.
Yeah good idea! I decided while WD does what it’s supposed to do by displacing moisture, I wanted to switch to a true purpose built fogging oil for maximum protection.
I’m curious as to how long you plan on keeping your 310. Because you’ve done all these mechanical and cosmetic upgrades, it’d be a shame to part ways with it. You mentioned in your video about checking the impeller that it might be to replace the pump? Maybe when Kawasaki ups the HP you’ll get another one? Good content as always keep it up
-Stuart Peck
I will not be selling this ski ever lol I will just buy additional ones. I have 3 Kawasaki Jet Skis already and plan to accumulate more for my channel as they are released
@@JDsWaterWorld fair. I’ll probably do the same. For instance, I can tell you right now I will NEVER sell my 1989 Sunbird Corsica 195. That boat is a part of me 🤝
Good to be a collector! I currently have 5. Recently sold 2. I would like to have the new 1500 SXR. Hoped rumors were true of the X2 1500. That would be a definite!
Great vid JD, very informative!
Thanks for watching!
Amazing as usual! I'll order the #1 or #2 option as soon as I get my ski back😂. I bought the corrosion block in the gallon jug and use a hairspray bottle to apply it so I couldn't use it to fog if I wanted to.
Wait didn’t you get it back and go out the other weekend??
Yeah she's down again. I had a plug issue (couldn't grab the phone fast enough to record and share with you). Had to get towed in on Sunday. I noticed a loss in power but I didn't trust my instincts because it's been 6 freaking months... I forgot how evil the ski is supposed to feel.
Additionally, they didn't fix the storage latch, they removed my thumb nuts ( which meant I couldn't diagnose on Saturday on the water). But they're going to install those stainless ratchet straps to the transom ( the ones you recommended) and they're going to clean all my foot wells, replace my cover with genuine kawi, and they are supposed to make the rack easy to remove without a wrench -- I gave them your solution and told them to do whatever they felt was best. Sigh stay tuned, they picked it up last Wednesday. Hopefully the mechanical issue was just a dead plug...I could see it malfunctioning during the Sunday flush (visible sparks).
Did I mention I lost to a Sea-Doo on Sunday? Of all the things this is what really grinds my gears.
I should have got his number so I could rematch.
wtf????? so you’re telling me that your mechanic did not water test your ski before they gave it back to you last time?? Dude…. tell them you don’t want that ski back until they take it out and confirm that everything is right. Hell next time just bring it to my house and I will help you fix it myself. They are putting you through the ringer. You should write a letter to kawasaki corporate and complain about how long they’ve had your ski- sounds to me like whoever is working on your ski are a bunch of idiots…sorry you can’t enjoy the ski that really sucks and it pains me to hear about your struggles…
If you could see visible sparks, that is definitely not a dead plug…more like a severed plug wire or something. I’m serious though..if they can’t get their shit together and fix your damn ski, bring it to my house and I will take a look at it
I am not sure about the ams oil fogging oil, but i know when i was running my 2000 kawi zr600R street bike and tried ams oil for a couple oil changes i was not getting the amount of millage i would normally get with kawi branded oil. kawi branded oil I would change every 6k km - ams oil i would need to change at 4k km as the motor would start getting louder and feel that it was working harder then it should.
I tried ams oil in my 2010 yamaha nytro 1049cc snowmobile and same thing. Needed to change oil before interval as motor seemed louder and to be working harder then it needed to be. I Switched my snowmobile oil brand to 0w40 mobile 1 European blend and it has been great and half the price of ams oil and or yamalube. I have my doubts on ams oil even though many people use it. I steer clear of ams oil product now. ams oil is over priced lower quality oil in my opinion, over hyped with a slightly cheaper price tag then oe oil.
Great Review! I have used Stabil fogging oil but find that the new packaging has a nozzle too large to fit into the port fitting.
Thank you!
Yes exactly, that is what the stabil product was disqualified from my testing as I mention in the video! Thanks for watching!
What about alternating between WD-40 and Star Brite? That way WD-40 can clean up the system every 3 or 4 rides, then using Star Brite as lubricant the rest of the time?
Not a bad idea!!
Great video, thanks for the comparison, how long do you fog your ski running around five seconds?
5-10 seconds. I spray until I hear the engine start to chug (that means fogging oil is getting into combustion chamber with means it’s coating valves- which is good for storage)
Awesome, thank you
@@JDsWaterWorldyou are always so helpful. Basically I’m going to follow everything you suggest. The good news is I have the $$$ for maintenance. The bad news is that no one within 75 miles services and if they do it’s a month so to get it back. Experi,metal mechanic here I come:-)
JD is there a way I can send you some photos? I just purchased an Ultra 310LX and I don’t believe my trailer hook up in the front is set up right. They have the rubber roller on the front plastic part of the bumper and it’s already damaged. Please help!
Jdswaterworld@gmail.com
When did you add the green sponsons??
Maybe 6 months ago? They are from the 2016 310r part number lol
@@JDsWaterWorlddo tyour sponsons help cornering or keeping straight? Do you recommend?
I like the yamalube