Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more JS550 and JetSki content! Chapters in this video: 0:34 - Video content introduction 2:55 - First crank attempt of the year 6:45 - Purchase story and modification history about the ski 7:45 - Description of motor work done 10:51 - First ride of the year! 14:37 - Maybe you could put beer inside of here 15:07 - Let's talk about the next JS550 video! 15:42 - See more videos on my channel!
Thank you sir! Nice content on your channel as well. My ski is running great now after working on the starter solenoid. Hoping to get it out on Higgins Lake in a couple weeks.
My brother had that same model, I rode it when I was13-14. It was tough to learn on, but lots of fun. Was nice to hear that engine sound again- thanks.
Thanks for the comment!! It took me a good 3 seasons to figure it out at age 31, but now it gives me many hours of fun each summer. Has held up pretty nice after rebuild aside from some electrical things here and there
Heck yea man...I got into Jetskis last year... WR3 then onto a WR1100 and then another WR1100 fully built...this year I picked up a JS550 in pieces bare fiberglass...got her painted and put back together with 135psi (5500ft elevation) in both cylinders which means she has some work done as well.
Cool vid and ski, can't believe you got that for a six pack of Bell's! Oberon is a great summer beer, and for heavier stuff I dig their Porter. I'm from Mi as well, and the first thing I thought when starting this vid is it looks like it could be Michigan. First Ski I had was a new 88' 550 which was identical to yours. I put on the Mariner head which made a huge difference, as well as a K&N air filter to let it properly breathe. Then I swapped out the impeller. Try to find an air filter if you can, it makes a bigger difference than you might think.
If hull doesnt have any cracks in it I would say that’s a fair price. I rebuilt the motor with new pistons and machining for ~$500 on mine after trading a 6 pack of beer for it complete (with a messed up piston).
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Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more JS550 and JetSki content! Chapters in this video:
0:34 - Video content introduction
2:55 - First crank attempt of the year
6:45 - Purchase story and modification history about the ski
7:45 - Description of motor work done
10:51 - First ride of the year!
14:37 - Maybe you could put beer inside of here
15:07 - Let's talk about the next JS550 video!
15:42 - See more videos on my channel!
Cool to see another person in Michigan riding stand ups
Thank you sir! Nice content on your channel as well. My ski is running great now after working on the starter solenoid. Hoping to get it out on Higgins Lake in a couple weeks.
My brother had that same model, I rode it when I was13-14. It was tough to learn on, but lots of fun. Was nice to hear that engine sound again- thanks.
Thanks for the comment!! It took me a good 3 seasons to figure it out at age 31, but now it gives me many hours of fun each summer. Has held up pretty nice after rebuild aside from some electrical things here and there
Had one of these, funnest machines of my adult life.
Great video, I love vintage jet skis
Thank you! There’s more to come this summer.
Useful tip on the copper head gasket 👍🏼
I tried everything to get it to work but it never sealed right!!
Heck yea man...I got into Jetskis last year... WR3 then onto a WR1100 and then another WR1100 fully built...this year I picked up a JS550 in pieces bare fiberglass...got her painted and put back together with 135psi (5500ft elevation) in both cylinders which means she has some work done as well.
Excellent! Get some videos of that JS550 up!
And thank you for subscribing sir!
You should UA-cam your work
@@AdamPE21 Just uploaded a mashup of my first outing...went out again yesterday...picking up another JS550 today too!
I have a job 500 just the hull im trying to sell if anyone is interested. It's in great shape.
Cool vid and ski, can't believe you got that for a six pack of Bell's! Oberon is a great summer beer, and for heavier stuff I dig their Porter.
I'm from Mi as well, and the first thing I thought when starting this vid is it looks like it could be Michigan.
First Ski I had was a new 88' 550 which was identical to yours. I put on the Mariner head which made a huge difference, as well as a K&N air filter to let it properly breathe. Then I swapped out the impeller. Try to find an air filter if you can, it makes a bigger difference than you might think.
Will look into it! I have a solas impeller I haven’t mounted yet, maybe this winter.
Is 800$ a good deal for it and they say it runs aswell?
If hull doesnt have any cracks in it I would say that’s a fair price. I rebuilt the motor with new pistons and machining for ~$500 on mine after trading a 6 pack of beer for it complete (with a messed up piston).
if you shake up the beer alot they spew alot like a fire suppressor
Exactly!! Good point
I have a js 550 hull in amazing condition im trying to sell for 500 bucks if anyone is interested.