Another A+. One of the best restorations I’ve seen. Those old Yamaha’s are cheap & can be fast for cheap. The 95 SeaDoo spx I restored sold in 3 days, thanks for your help. So, now I’m looking for an early year GP1300R two stroke. I’ll semd you pictures when I finish it!
At 1:48 into the video you say intake manifold, but actually you have the exhaust manifold in your hand. Just letting you know. I have wrenched on jet skis and motorcycles for over 20 years. I give you a thumbs up for trying to repair things yourself instead of bringing it to a shop. People who buy toys but choose not to work on them is never a good thing. Everyone should at least get their hands dirty a little bit and try to understand how things work....(mechanic wise). Good luck with your project. By the way, Yamahas are the best watercraft when it comes to being reliable. Kawasaki would be 2nd, then Sea Doo..
Steve Vigus yep. Used to be able to buy those for $500 all day long. Not anymore, unless they are rusted out hulks. Maybe one day when I have more time and garage space...
Thanks! If the rain lets up this evening I'm pressing on with the project. If not, there's going to be a gargage cleaning project in my short term future.
One More question for you. Either of your seadoos have gummy steering pad or grab handle? Have you found a remedy for that? All the forums say theres no bringing um back.
Great vid! Waiting for the next installment. I’m a seadoo man but something about the Yamaha’s exhaust note that sounds great! Make sure to get a good sound bit of that Yami engine music!!!
Better to start with engine to ensure it runs, before going into the cosmetic. WD-40 along with heat gun helps take stickers off. EZ Off oven cleaner helps bring back the dull plastics, then pressure wash.
Just a FYI if you ever do this type thing again! a sos soap pad will clean the plastic 10 times easier and faster. FYI #2 you can buy a decal eraser from parts store that goes in drill will remove decals right before your very eyes and not harm the finish. Number 3 Ive changed many starters without pulling exhaust on 700 and 760's but then again Ive been a pwc mechanic sense 1988.
Xylol (Xylene). It's probably overkill but I had some sitting around and it makes quick work of the glue without affecting the gel coat. Also removes plasti-dip easily.
Steve I love the video Sooo much that you inspired me to Do a Plasti Dip Jet Ski Transformation Myself. I really enjoyed doing it and I hope you see this comment and love my 1996 Plasti Dipped Yamaha Wave Runner. Thanks Mark San Antonio Texas. Just finished 2 days ago. Search you tube for I Transformed a Jet Ski into a Bumble Bee Thanks I really hope you enjoy my video as much as I loved yours. THanks
For black plastic, running a light heat gun over it will bring out the oil in the plastic and restore the original black. I’m not sure if it works on colored trims, but scraping off a layer would be last resort for me.
Amazing Editing! I feel like I'm watching some young annoying SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON UA-camr's video, but this one is way better and so much more entertaining. Keep up the great work Steve!
Actually, I used some kind of general soap for pressure washing. We recently moved and it was the first thing that I could find in the pile of boxes. Works fine.
Yamaha's do not have wear rings the only brand that has a wear ring that is removable is a Seadoo you have to check your impeller and sometimes you will luck out and find a wearing that you can cram in there but most times to do it right you just need a new jet pump and once you change the color and paint a jet ski the value is gone
Orignially rated at 63 hp, 320 lbs. Its handling is docile compared to the old SeaDoo 2 seaters but I aapreciate the depandability of the Yamaha. And the things are dirt cheap to buy now.
4 years later, still helping me and interesting to watch!
I don't even own a jet ski but these videos are so entertaining for some reason. Nice editing
Another A+. One of the best restorations I’ve seen. Those old Yamaha’s are cheap & can be fast for cheap. The 95 SeaDoo spx I restored sold in 3 days, thanks for your help. So, now I’m looking for an early year GP1300R two stroke. I’ll semd you pictures when I finish it!
And what’s up with that one dislike???
At 1:48 into the video you say intake manifold, but actually you have the exhaust manifold in your hand. Just letting you know. I have wrenched on jet skis and motorcycles for over 20 years. I give you a thumbs up for trying to repair things yourself instead of bringing it to a shop. People who buy toys but choose not to work on them is never a good thing. Everyone should at least get their hands dirty a little bit and try to understand how things work....(mechanic wise). Good luck with your project. By the way, Yamahas are the best watercraft when it comes to being reliable. Kawasaki would be 2nd, then Sea Doo..
Great channel. I have 1995 Wave Raider 1100 I'm about to start renovating, so these videos are extremely helpful!
Too cool! Upload your reno result and we can see what it's like to have the fast version of this classic ski.
Enjoyed your videos. Found you while trying to bring an old Sea Doo back to life. I’m also in VA. This rain just won’t let up.
Another week of it on the way too. BTW, is that your microbus? It looks great! Any chance we could get together and feature it in a video?
Steve Vigus not mine, unfortunately.
Just keepiong your eye on the prize, right? Looks like a nice one.
Steve Vigus yep. Used to be able to buy those for $500 all day long. Not anymore, unless they are rusted out hulks. Maybe one day when I have more time and garage space...
Argh, that plastic scraping is like nails on a chalkboard for me lol. Great video again, cant wait to see it finished.
Thanks! If the rain lets up this evening I'm pressing on with the project. If not, there's going to be a gargage cleaning project in my short term future.
One More question for you. Either of your seadoos have gummy steering pad or grab handle? Have you found a remedy for that? All the forums say theres no bringing um back.
jlsdsp I would like to know too
Take heat gun to faded plastic on ski and it brings color back out like new try it out it’s great just like you
Steve! Keep them coming man, love these videos!
I have this exact ski I'm trying to get back into shape. Great video
This motivates me to restore my 1996 wave runner
Go for it! Even if you just remove the faded graphics, paint the trim pieces and polish the gel coat it makes a big difference.
I used to have the same ski! Loved that thing!
Hello i am from the nederlands i have these video look more times i like it tank you!
Hey Steve! I was searching Yamaha Wave Raider and came across your video. Great video! Keep them coming!
Thanks!
Steve great videos keep em coming I also just bought a 94 Kawasaki 750ss I’m restoring.
Great to hear. Are you going to keep it purple or will you be getting crazy?
Looking good sir and I'm about to watch part 2 lol
I love these vids!!
Hey Steve, You can pick up my jet ski next. Great job.
Great idea! We could do a hot wings and hot Wave Blaster episode.
Great job!!! Love the music and your editing. Can't wait to see you get that jet ski running.
This is awesome I just bought one just like this one , I loved your videos!!!! You have a new fan lol
Congratulations on the new ride, David. You are going to love it!
Keep up the good work man !!!!
I’m not sure if I told you but fast orange with pumice will bring the smooth surface back and the color is great.
Gotta give that a try on the next project. Thanks.
You sir are a legend 💪 love your work I'll send you my ski for a video lol
Sounds like a fun project!
Great vid! Waiting for the next installment. I’m a seadoo man but something about the Yamaha’s exhaust note that sounds great! Make sure to get a good sound bit of that Yami engine music!!!
Better to start with engine to ensure it runs, before going into the cosmetic. WD-40 along with heat gun helps take stickers off. EZ Off oven cleaner helps bring back the dull plastics, then pressure wash.
Love your videos! Keep it up! I am considering buying a Seadoo Rxt-X 300. I live in Hawaii so lots of space to use it lol
That thing is a beast! It's big enought to travel from island to island, right?
Steve Vigus Haha maybe so
Just a FYI if you ever do this type thing again! a sos soap pad will clean the plastic 10 times easier and faster. FYI #2 you can buy a decal eraser from parts store that goes in drill will remove decals right before your very eyes and not harm the finish. Number 3 Ive changed many starters without pulling exhaust on 700 and 760's but then again Ive been a pwc mechanic sense 1988.
Great videos boss! Love
Them
Thanks!
Cool I wouldve never thought of that
Sold my wave raider for the sxr. I miss it!!
RIP Raider.
Good Job, thanks for the info.
At 3:07 what liquid did you use to remove the glue residue
Xylol (Xylene). It's probably overkill but I had some sitting around and it makes quick work of the glue without affecting the gel coat. Also removes plasti-dip easily.
@@StevenVigus thank you my friend
As always GREAT video.
You ara amazing!! Lengths from brasil.
Thanks Leonardo!
Steve I love the video Sooo much that you inspired me to Do a Plasti Dip Jet Ski Transformation Myself. I really enjoyed doing it and I hope you see this comment and love my 1996 Plasti Dipped Yamaha Wave Runner. Thanks Mark San Antonio Texas. Just finished 2 days ago. Search you tube for I Transformed a Jet Ski into a Bumble Bee Thanks I really hope you enjoy my video as much as I loved yours. THanks
For black plastic, running a light heat gun over it will bring out the oil in the plastic and restore the original black. I’m not sure if it works on colored trims, but scraping off a layer would be last resort for me.
Nice video edition, I love this
+1 subscribe
Great it’s rly helping me
What kind of solvent do you use for removing the adhesives?
Xylol. It's the solvent used for rubber paint. Acetone does a pretty good job too.
Amazing Editing! I feel like I'm watching some young annoying SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON UA-camr's video, but this one is way better and so much more entertaining. Keep up the great work Steve!
Thanks Sean. That means a lot to me.
Hey Steve! Are you using regular fish soap for the initial wash?
Actually, I used some kind of general soap for pressure washing. We recently moved and it was the first thing that I could find in the pile of boxes. Works fine.
If you use a heat gun on the plastics, it does an almost factory finish.
If you enjoy it keep it up.
Steve. 3m eraser check them out on amazon or local Napa. It’s amazing at removing decals. It’s a must for all body shops. Used it for my sxr pads
This is the second or third recommendation for this product. I'll check it out. Thanks.
Funny story. I went to get this product and ended up with Magic Eraser. Probably not the same thing...back to the store I go.
Amazing that’s all I can say
Yamaha's do not have wear rings the only brand that has a wear ring that is removable is a Seadoo you have to check your impeller and sometimes you will luck out and find a wearing that you can cram in there but most times to do it right you just need a new jet pump and once you change the color and paint a jet ski the value is gone
Thanks for the pointer. I ended up buying a new section Poe the pump. Video will be part 6 when I get some free time to edit.
New videos plz
When will we see new vids?
Umm...soon? I have been "editing" for months now. Time to get back to work!
What is the horsepower on that ski?
Orignially rated at 63 hp, 320 lbs. Its handling is docile compared to the old SeaDoo 2 seaters but I aapreciate the depandability of the Yamaha. And the things are dirt cheap to buy now.
Yo keep making videos
I’ve never tried peeling a potato with a razor blade before cool idea though lol
Man you need a power washer, it takes that plastic crap right off easy
Use a pressure washer to get it’s real color back
jesus what about lowering the music volume by like a 1000%
Ouch! Sorry I didn't realize that it was so loud until I hooked up my big speakers.
Prioritise :- get it running then do the cosmetics. Just a thought as it's a waste of time if after all the cleaning you still can't get it running.
I bought a 1995 seadoo. Sitting for 2 years. Filled with water. Very dirty. Paid $1000.
Cleaned it in and out. Started. Guy wants it back. NO !
Sounds like a score. Now get that thing out on the water and ride!
3d printer
Hello i am from the nederlands i have these video look more times i like it tank you!