We get two new seadoo’s every 3 years (when the warranty runs out) and we have done for the last 20 years now, we always send them as hard as we can when we run them in, sports mode at 5 hours then service them at 10 hours, never had a mechanical problem with any of them doing it this way, we always use 99ron fuel in the skis too 👍🏼
I think 5 hours is too early to go into sports mode and ride hard (everything is still bedding in) Glad your serving at 10 hours though... I was on the fence for sure... but there are so many case studies for doing 10 vs 5... I bet your the sort of guy who takes a car out the dealership and rinses it cold 🤣😉 I see so many 6-10 hour machines like yours that have been bought with the mindset of 'I have a warranty, send it, I’m trading it back in around 3 years.' But what about the second owner who might pick it up at 50-60 hours? Your scenario doesn’t really account for what happens later in its lifespan as a machine. Not properly breaking in an engine can cause uneven wear and tear on critical components like piston rings, bearings, and cylinder walls. This can lead to poor compression, reduced power output, and more. Inadequate break-in may also result in improper sealing of gaskets and seals, causing leaks and potential overheating issues. Over time, this premature wear and damage can decrease the engine’s efficiency and shorten its lifespan. Virtually everyone I know does 10 hours on newer skis, as their build quality is poor compared to older models. I get why you're more laid back since you’re covered under warranty and change every 3 years, but I’m coming from the mindset of maintaining machines that are 30 years old, so I’m mechanically respectful of what needs to be done to maximize their lifespan! Thanks for watching.
Working on these skis daily, I've seen debris in oil filters (aluminum & silicon) in as little as 6hrs from new. Since then I have rethought my recommendations.
That's what I thought, man... Would you say to do 5 hours and then do the service? I feel like 10 hours may be too much, but equally, I've seen lots of stuff online about how, at 10 hours, the oil is trash and needs to be changed. However, it's only really at 10 hours that things have settled enough to be confident the oil won't be contaminated, versus doing it at 5 hours... So much info online. Personally, I just did 10, but I'm keen to hear everyone's thoughts for my next Spark X 🤣. Thanks for watching!
Hiya Joe... 😂I'm just thinking about my motocross bikes, after ten hours, I'm needing another rebuild. And a new set of arms😂. Have a good one. Like to leave you a comment and a like... Just to keep things oiled in here. Speak soon. 😉👍
I hear you, man. I think if it wasn’t for the fact that, at the time when I was breaking in my Spark, I also had a GSX, XPDI, XP X4, SP, ‘91 XP, B2, and Raider to ride alongside the break-in, I would seriously consider doing just 5 hours and the oil change at 5. It took me longer than most to reach 10 hours as I ride all my machines. That’s half my issue, really-just when I start to get dialed in with the Spark, I ride a Raider or ‘95 XP, and then I have to switch it up again... Thanks for watching and for the comment as always, dude.
@@classicjetskis that's quite an array Joe 😂 definitely keep you busy that arsenal there. I have my 310R and my mate has my 05 fx 160 ho, plus the 02 xlt 1200 triple. There are a few of us up this way, all different kinds, sparx, gtx, rxpx, svho, sho, ho yamahas gp 1800s. It's good seeing what turns up at the slip. I'll need to do a video on my old 97 honda cr250, they are classic now and I gave it a good going over, and it's not too far from ornamental condition. Enjoy your evening brother. 🙂👍
No you dont have to wear a helmet in the UK, I have a spark and a rxp rs and never wear a helmet on either of them, I wouldn’t like to come off the ski wearing a helmet at high speeds the drag from the water will want to rip your head off!
@johnluck2279 No, you don’t have to wear a helmet, but I wear one in scenarios like this. Even though it’s not always warranted at low speeds, I mount a lapel mic inside the nose area, which cuts out wind and gives better audio than shouting into a GoPro mounted on the front of the ski. That said, I personally wear a helmet 90% of the time when riding fast. There’s a lot of toxic mindset BS online if you choose to wear one. There’s also a lot of ‘bro science’ with jet skiers, and with the barrier to entry being much lower than in other motorsports, you get virtually everyone and anyone jumping on machines, which, in my opinion, is a recipe for disaster. Would you go motocross, go-karting, etc., without a helmet? No. But because it’s water, people think it’s safe. Personally, I ride hard and didn’t wear a helmet before, but after a couple of wave-jumping sessions where I came down and smashed my face on the handlebars, I thought about it. Likewise, when you go to the lake and race with your mates around a course, why wouldn’t you wear one? It’s just logical! All these guys out there riding RXPs at 70 mph thinking they’re invincible may think it’s cool, but seriously, what happens when they fall off and smash their head against the side of the ski? That’s more reason to wear one than worrying about the water itself. The brain is vital, so protect it-otherwise, let’s forget about life jackets, boots, gloves, etc. @Seadoo_bros The argument about your head getting ripped off is straight out of Fast and Furious... nonsense. Respectfully, I really appreciate you commenting and watching, but this is exactly why it’s getting harder to ride in the UK, because of stubborn riders who think they know better. At most lakes where I ride, they ask you to wear helmets since everyone is actively racing around against each other. The great thing is, though, it’s my channel, and I get to choose what I wear and what example I set! Thanks for watching guys.
@@classicjetskis I’m not knocking you for wearing a helmet bud, we have only ever been to a lake a handful of times with the skis and that was a good few years ago so wouldn’t know about the rules on lakes but in the ocean we find it safer to not wear one as like you we ride hard and fast on unpredictable waters and find it a lot more comfortable and safer falling off without a helmet on, we have had first hand experience with one of the guys in our group coming off at 60+mph and it gave him severe whiplash with very nasty bruises around he’s neck but it depends on which way you fall of I suppose!
@@Seadoo_bros I hear you, dude, that's fair. For me, with sea riding, it's mainly the concern of wave jumping and hitting my face. I personally always just feel invincible with a helmet on versus without. If I'm just messing around at low speeds, I'm not fussed about a helmet. It's a catch-22 though, as helmets also provide the best camera mount spot, and for my channel, I want the content. I do appreciate your insight; I just get concerned when I see guys rock up at the slipway, jump on, ride like a nutter with little control or skill and set a bad example. I want people/riders to see my channel and understand that, yes, I want to have fun and ride hard, but I don’t want to advocate riding RXP/RXT or anything else without a helmet when your intent is to push it. I get that the world of social media likes to make things look cool, and for sure, most of the time, I don't need the helmet, but in the times where I’ve hit my face, it's worth it. It's interesting that when I now hit my face while jumping, I continue uninterrupted versus without a helmet, where you're shook up. Thanks for watching, dude.
We get two new seadoo’s every 3 years (when the warranty runs out) and we have done for the last 20 years now, we always send them as hard as we can when we run them in, sports mode at 5 hours then service them at 10 hours, never had a mechanical problem with any of them doing it this way, we always use 99ron fuel in the skis too 👍🏼
I think 5 hours is too early to go into sports mode and ride hard (everything is still bedding in) Glad your serving at 10 hours though... I was on the fence for sure... but there are so many case studies for doing 10 vs 5... I bet your the sort of guy who takes a car out the dealership and rinses it cold 🤣😉
I see so many 6-10 hour machines like yours that have been bought with the mindset of 'I have a warranty, send it, I’m trading it back in around 3 years.' But what about the second owner who might pick it up at 50-60 hours? Your scenario doesn’t really account for what happens later in its lifespan as a machine.
Not properly breaking in an engine can cause uneven wear and tear on critical components like piston rings, bearings, and cylinder walls. This can lead to poor compression, reduced power output, and more. Inadequate break-in may also result in improper sealing of gaskets and seals, causing leaks and potential overheating issues. Over time, this premature wear and damage can decrease the engine’s efficiency and shorten its lifespan.
Virtually everyone I know does 10 hours on newer skis, as their build quality is poor compared to older models. I get why you're more laid back since you’re covered under warranty and change every 3 years, but I’m coming from the mindset of maintaining machines that are 30 years old, so I’m mechanically respectful of what needs to be done to maximize their lifespan! Thanks for watching.
Working on these skis daily, I've seen debris in oil filters (aluminum & silicon) in as little as 6hrs from new. Since then I have rethought my recommendations.
That's what I thought, man... Would you say to do 5 hours and then do the service? I feel like 10 hours may be too much, but equally, I've seen lots of stuff online about how, at 10 hours, the oil is trash and needs to be changed. However, it's only really at 10 hours that things have settled enough to be confident the oil won't be contaminated, versus doing it at 5 hours... So much info online. Personally, I just did 10, but I'm keen to hear everyone's thoughts for my next Spark X 🤣. Thanks for watching!
Hiya Joe... 😂I'm just thinking about my motocross bikes, after ten hours, I'm needing another rebuild.
And a new set of arms😂. Have a good one.
Like to leave you a comment and a like... Just to keep things oiled in here.
Speak soon. 😉👍
I hear you, man. I think if it wasn’t for the fact that, at the time when I was breaking in my Spark, I also had a GSX, XPDI, XP X4, SP, ‘91 XP, B2, and Raider to ride alongside the break-in, I would seriously consider doing just 5 hours and the oil change at 5. It took me longer than most to reach 10 hours as I ride all my machines. That’s half my issue, really-just when I start to get dialed in with the Spark, I ride a Raider or ‘95 XP, and then I have to switch it up again... Thanks for watching and for the comment as always, dude.
@@classicjetskis that's quite an array Joe 😂 definitely keep you busy that arsenal there. I have my 310R and my mate has my 05 fx 160 ho, plus the 02 xlt 1200 triple.
There are a few of us up this way, all different kinds, sparx, gtx, rxpx, svho, sho, ho yamahas gp 1800s. It's good seeing what turns up at the slip. I'll need to do a video on my old 97 honda cr250, they are classic now and I gave it a good going over, and it's not too far from ornamental condition.
Enjoy your evening brother. 🙂👍
what do i need to to to get a sea doo spark trixx from you
What do you mean man? Thanks for watching dude ✌
@@classicjetskisi was thinking that you Said a perhaps a challenge and if i do it and make it you Maby van gift me an sea doo spark trixx 3up 😂❤
Can't do wheel stands or wheelies. There isn't any wheels.
I love doing wheelies on my Spark 😉
Is wearing a helmet on a jet ski in the UK mandatory? Never seen anyone on a recreational jet ski wear one in the US
No you dont have to wear a helmet in the UK, I have a spark and a rxp rs and never wear a helmet on either of them, I wouldn’t like to come off the ski wearing a helmet at high speeds the drag from the water will want to rip your head off!
@johnluck2279 No, you don’t have to wear a helmet, but I wear one in scenarios like this. Even though it’s not always warranted at low speeds, I mount a lapel mic inside the nose area, which cuts out wind and gives better audio than shouting into a GoPro mounted on the front of the ski.
That said, I personally wear a helmet 90% of the time when riding fast. There’s a lot of toxic mindset BS online if you choose to wear one. There’s also a lot of ‘bro science’ with jet skiers, and with the barrier to entry being much lower than in other motorsports, you get virtually everyone and anyone jumping on machines, which, in my opinion, is a recipe for disaster. Would you go motocross, go-karting, etc., without a helmet? No. But because it’s water, people think it’s safe. Personally, I ride hard and didn’t wear a helmet before, but after a couple of wave-jumping sessions where I came down and smashed my face on the handlebars, I thought about it. Likewise, when you go to the lake and race with your mates around a course, why wouldn’t you wear one? It’s just logical! All these guys out there riding RXPs at 70 mph thinking they’re invincible may think it’s cool, but seriously, what happens when they fall off and smash their head against the side of the ski? That’s more reason to wear one than worrying about the water itself. The brain is vital, so protect it-otherwise, let’s forget about life jackets, boots, gloves, etc.
@Seadoo_bros The argument about your head getting ripped off is straight out of Fast and Furious... nonsense. Respectfully, I really appreciate you commenting and watching, but this is exactly why it’s getting harder to ride in the UK, because of stubborn riders who think they know better. At most lakes where I ride, they ask you to wear helmets since everyone is actively racing around against each other.
The great thing is, though, it’s my channel, and I get to choose what I wear and what example I set! Thanks for watching guys.
@@classicjetskis I’m not knocking you for wearing a helmet bud, we have only ever been to a lake a handful of times with the skis and that was a good few years ago so wouldn’t know about the rules on lakes but in the ocean we find it safer to not wear one as like you we ride hard and fast on unpredictable waters and find it a lot more comfortable and safer falling off without a helmet on, we have had first hand experience with one of the guys in our group coming off at 60+mph and it gave him severe whiplash with very nasty bruises around he’s neck but it depends on which way you fall of I suppose!
@@Seadoo_bros I hear you, dude, that's fair. For me, with sea riding, it's mainly the concern of wave jumping and hitting my face. I personally always just feel invincible with a helmet on versus without. If I'm just messing around at low speeds, I'm not fussed about a helmet. It's a catch-22 though, as helmets also provide the best camera mount spot, and for my channel, I want the content. I do appreciate your insight; I just get concerned when I see guys rock up at the slipway, jump on, ride like a nutter with little control or skill and set a bad example. I want people/riders to see my channel and understand that, yes, I want to have fun and ride hard, but I don’t want to advocate riding RXP/RXT or anything else without a helmet when your intent is to push it. I get that the world of social media likes to make things look cool, and for sure, most of the time, I don't need the helmet, but in the times where I’ve hit my face, it's worth it. It's interesting that when I now hit my face while jumping, I continue uninterrupted versus without a helmet, where you're shook up. Thanks for watching, dude.