Proud to be a "jet pilot" since 1986, and still going! That's REAL jet skiing, riding a stand up ski. My first jet ski was a 550 in 1986, then a 750 in 1998, and in 2008 I bought a Yamaha Super Jet. Kawasaki jet skis were good, but had structural problems with nose cones and handle poles breaking. The Super Jet is built like an M-1 tank, I still ride just as aggressive as I always have, and haven't managed to break anything on the super jet except motor mounts.
I was on a boomer when these came out. When we got our advance pay, one roomy bought a 78 Yamaha XS1100 Midnight special, the other roomy bought a Suzuki Wetbike, and I bought a racing Kart.
As much as i loved my JS550, then eventually a super clean 550sx with some modes which i rode for years, was a huge improvement. the rear exhaust and the reed-valve intake setup plus the more conventional but the time kinda a pita for parts for jet pump and D/S setup. My friend had his js550 and another a 650sx. I liked the 650sx a lot also, not as much as the 550's but i wanted that power lol. Anyway i eventually got a 1990 Yamaha Superjet 650 but with a pipe, aftermarket head, and the usual handling mods like intake grate/ride plate, etc.. I loved that ski and never looked back at the Kawasakis until i saw the 750SXi and eventually the SXR800 which are nice and seem to be a different style standup vs the superjet which i actually really like and would love to try one. Id really love to try the new 4-stroke Stand-ups. The superjet isnt crazy heavy if you think about what a SN weighs or something, the SXR1500 is heavier though and has a much bigger 1.5L 4cyl vs the Superjets TR-1 1.0L 3Cyl. Theyll have the reliability sure but if you plan to jump it hard id make sure that thing has hood straps and an auto bilge pump lol. Last thing you want to do is sink a 4stroke, way more involved than a 2stroke.. One thing ive heard is that the new Kawasaki SXR1500 can absolutely rip thru choppy water and carve pretty fast and id love to have my RN Superjet and a Kawi SXR1500 to go with it for when i want to cruise around because im near the ocean here so its never really calm except the sunrise hours.. I have a sitdown jet ski already, im talking stictly standups because they just so much fun. But i would LOVE a new Yamaha JETBLASTER with the 1.8L HO motor in it as the top model, now that would be awesome.. 550lbs with the 110hp 3cyl. But if it was say close to the same weight but with 180Hp, that would be a seriously fun ski and be super fun to toss around, either that or super-charging the TR1 somehow lol.. I heard the new Jetblaster is basically just a fancy Yamaha EX-R? I thought the EXR were a 3 seater model with no trim or anything?
I remember getting a ride on one as a child in the late 70s on the Parker strip / Colorado River. Mike Murphys ski shop, Sundance, those were good times
@@tgafire87 Confirmed. Talked with Doug Silverstien (he's the rider in the opening scenes and helps pull the skis out of the truck) and he told me it was WNP.
That’s how I felt about my 440 back in the day then I had the motor built and don’t you know it,shit still sucked lol But I still have it and do think about busting her out from time to time. Just can’t let the old girl go haha...
@@boandjill Besides this footage would be impossible to take in '77 with all the completion and lifestyle developed so early after introduction to the market.
got one in 1985, a 550, still riding it 54 years old.
Crazy
I Love watching these Retro Videos!! So Cool!!
Proud to be a "jet pilot" since 1986, and still going! That's REAL jet skiing, riding a stand up ski.
My first jet ski was a 550 in 1986, then a 750 in 1998, and in 2008 I bought a Yamaha Super Jet. Kawasaki jet skis were good, but had structural problems with nose cones and handle poles breaking. The Super Jet is built like an M-1 tank, I still ride just as aggressive as I always have, and haven't managed to break anything on the super jet except motor mounts.
Jeez i have the exact same ski in the garage. Just pulled the engine apart. Time for new crank seals. Been sitting in a garage since the early 90s
Amazing to see someone found this
This was provided by Doug Silverstein, the guy you see at 2:16 on the right, unloading the truck.
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boandjill ahh cool man
I just bought a 650sx last year and rebuilt everything.. I love it. Best purchase ever
just imagine someone seeing this saying "huh that's neat" then buys those for the next 30 years
Couldn’t be me....
I remember these from the 80's, didn't realize they started in the 70's.
懐かしい!ここから始まりました!
I was on a boomer when these came out.
When we got our advance pay, one roomy bought a 78 Yamaha XS1100 Midnight special, the other roomy bought a Suzuki Wetbike, and I bought a racing Kart.
And no one bought a jet ski what's your point you all blew money 😂
550’s forever.
As much as i loved my JS550, then eventually a super clean 550sx with some modes which i rode for years, was a huge improvement. the rear exhaust and the reed-valve intake setup plus the more conventional but the time kinda a pita for parts for jet pump and D/S setup.
My friend had his js550 and another a 650sx. I liked the 650sx a lot also, not as much as the 550's but i wanted that power lol.
Anyway i eventually got a 1990 Yamaha Superjet 650 but with a pipe, aftermarket head, and the usual handling mods like intake grate/ride plate, etc..
I loved that ski and never looked back at the Kawasakis until i saw the 750SXi and eventually the SXR800 which are nice and seem to be a different style standup vs the superjet which i actually really like and would love to try one.
Id really love to try the new 4-stroke Stand-ups. The superjet isnt crazy heavy if you think about what a SN weighs or something, the SXR1500 is heavier though and has a much bigger 1.5L 4cyl vs the Superjets TR-1 1.0L 3Cyl.
Theyll have the reliability sure but if you plan to jump it hard id make sure that thing has hood straps and an auto bilge pump lol. Last thing you want to do is sink a 4stroke, way more involved than a 2stroke..
One thing ive heard is that the new Kawasaki SXR1500 can absolutely rip thru choppy water and carve pretty fast and id love to have my RN Superjet and a Kawi SXR1500 to go with it for when i want to cruise around because im near the ocean here so its never really calm except the sunrise hours..
I have a sitdown jet ski already, im talking stictly standups because they just so much fun. But i would LOVE a new Yamaha JETBLASTER with the 1.8L HO motor in it as the top model, now that would be awesome.. 550lbs with the 110hp 3cyl. But if it was say close to the same weight but with 180Hp, that would be a seriously fun ski and be super fun to toss around, either that or super-charging the TR1 somehow lol..
I heard the new Jetblaster is basically just a fancy Yamaha EX-R? I thought the EXR were a 3 seater model with no trim or anything?
Just bought one. Gonna have a blast over my old waverunners
I remember getting a ride on one as a child in the late 70s on the Parker strip / Colorado River. Mike Murphys ski shop, Sundance, those were good times
Great Stuff here!
D. Mariner every time.
Bon-Zai!
throw some skies on it and a track and you got yourself a snowmobile.
I had the 300 then the 650 stand up and the X2 650, mid eighties I think.
Last lake I was on was covered in trash and Modelo bottles.
The most fun I’ve had on a wave runner is on a sit down Yamaha 2stroke going on my own. Passengers suck! I am yet to try 4 stroke
Same!
Anyone know what lake that is? Random question of the day.
I believe it was Whiskeytown
@@boandjill I had a feeling it was WNP but I wasn’t sure. Thanks for the reply!
@@tgafire87 Confirmed. Talked with Doug Silverstien (he's the rider in the opening scenes and helps pull the skis out of the truck) and he told me it was WNP.
@@boandjill I occasionally cover that fire station. Sweet place to work.
9:32 - Litterbugs! ;)
My 300 was lame. It was still fun though.
That’s the slowest one
That’s how I felt about my 440 back in the day then I had the motor built and don’t you know it,shit still sucked lol
But I still have it and do think about busting her out from time to time. Just can’t let the old girl go haha...
The video is from 1979, not 1977.
The copyright shown at the beginning of the video states '77, but on the end '79 - wierd.
@@boandjill Besides this footage would be impossible to take in '77 with all the completion and lifestyle developed so early after introduction to the market.
And now this is like 800lbs 3ft wide and has a 1.5l 4cylnder and runs 65 mph haha
“Getting back on is as easy as riding” that’s some serious false advertising there.
Ehhh you’ll get the hang of it