yamaha is the baddest. snowmobiles, jet skis, outboards, quads, bikes, good stuff. I had a older 97 waverunner and ran pretty fun. also a bunch of various yamaha snowmobiles. good video dude, I trust that waverunner did you some good fun. cheers from Alaska 🤙✌👊
I love that ski! I’m just finishing up a road trip vlog where I drive from Oregon to Yellowstone to give the ski to my mom. She’s a shredder and it’s going to be a really great video!
Reminds me of the time my bendix back washer fell off when I was installing it on my ski and I found it later when it started making a "sound"... nothing catastrophic thankfully, just killed the starter
This ski will live at Calamus, I’ll be making the road trip from Oregon to deliver it next week! Usually once or twice I year I make it back to Nebraska to see family, but we just spend that time at Calamus.
Great vid! Thanks for making it. Would love to see some ideas on first hop up ideas for stock SJ. Would you go right for a pipe, prop, intake grate, and domes, or other ideas? Thanks!
Top video guys!! Can you remove the Ebox without cutting wiring looms? Also, what nuts do I need to undo to take the thing out.? I've undone two on the sides. are there any more ??
Hi Lucas, there are just two nuts holding the ebox in. Sometimes corrosion from saltwater can make them difficult to remove from the two threaded studs. Never cut the wire loom! Just keep the ebox always attached to the engine. If you remove the flywheel and charging stator, then you can remove the ebox from the engine.
We've never painted inside the engine compartment, our skis are all reinforced with fiberglass, carbon kevlar, or carbon fiber. So the finish you see is just the material itself. Check out the reinforcement video to see how we laser cut and install all of the pieces: ua-cam.com/video/__AYqHW1UOM/v-deo.html
It’s a fiberglass L shape piece that reinforces the opening of the engine compartment and also prevents the hood from sliding off to one side or the other.
I have identical machine, learning to ride, I need help diagnosing, battery wears out because every time I fall off it takes a dozen start attempts, then once started it limps at slow max speed for 50-100 yards maybe til water is emptied, ? I’ve never capsized it or anything but it’s boggy for a while before power kicks in. I had to swim half a mile while dragging it back to shore.
It sat for 6 years before I got it. 1 hard starts when engine is warm 2 boggy when engine is warm 3 battery can’t keep up with failed starts, leaves me stranded out in lake.
Some troubleshooting is definitely required. The problem needs to be fixed before riding it more, otherwise other problems will arise like ruining the starter & battery, among other things. First I would check to see what the spark plugs look like (if they are white/dry be very careful because the engine is lean and should not be operated). Replace the spark plugs with new ones. Drain the old gas and dispose of it, make sure the fuel tank is perfectly clean inside (fuel can solidify in six years). Replace fuel filter with a new one & clean out all fuel lines, inspect the one way valve on the fuel tank. Remove carbs for inspection, probably rebuild both carbs with genuine mikuni rebuild kits. Check to make sure proper jets and needle & seat are installed. Use a new carb to manifold gasket then reinstall carbs & test again. I don’t know if you have a compression tester, but I’d do a wet compression test too. Then if you want to support RSKI into the future, join our new Patreon. We have different levels and some actually come with troubleshooting support via video chat. Here’s the link: www.patreon.com/rskiriders
It’s an RRP steering (not over the pivot) that I modified, flipped upside down, turned the handlebar clamp around backwards (to make it over the pivot), then machined some new custom aluminum parts, and finally converted from steel bearings to custom plastic bushings. 🤣 I’m actually serious. A better option is to just buy a KP over the pivot steering from High Speed Industries, but sometimes I’m stubborn and just do my own thing. 😂
@@RSKI hmm ya sounds cool sometimes making your own stuff is better... I’ll check out that kp one building a square nose right now not a fan of this old school UMI one I have thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
@@RSKI I installed the RRP system on my stock handlepole, but the stops don't engage before the pump cable reaches the end of its travel. Any insight on modifying so the bump stops work with the stock pole? Thanks!
You’ll need to move the cable to the furthest inboard setting on the rrp steering, this will equate to less travel required of the cable. I don’t know who designs these steering systems, but most of them don’t make sense at all. 😂 It’s really awesome you noticed this problem before riding, this will break your steering cable if you ride like that, so great job noticing that!
I have a 2008. When I worked at my old dealership as a tech/service manager I uncrated the ski and took it for its first test run. But, the ski wasn’t for me. It was for a customer of ours who later became a customer of mine when I went solo. Well his kids kinda destroyed the ski inside and out but everything was there and the hull was still solid. The owner came to me and ask if I was interested in buying it bc he was just gonna buy another new one. Well I did and it took me a few years to rebuild back better. Well I ended up selling it bc I needed the cash. 2 years later after I was good financially I called the guy who I sold it too. I got it back for the same price I sold for but unlucky for me I have to redo a lot of stuff bc it was put away wet, very wet. But I got it and I’m never gonna let it go again. Check out the build on xh2o under Basketcase build.
Definitely. Everyone needs a good home. I love how the old 440s n 550s are kinda coming back. My first ski ever was a 440. Would love to find an old hull and do it up with my spare 61x 701.
Not only I need to get me a superjet, but I love me some Toyotas also
yamaha is the baddest. snowmobiles, jet skis, outboards, quads, bikes, good stuff. I had a older 97 waverunner and ran pretty fun. also a bunch of various yamaha snowmobiles. good video dude, I trust that waverunner did you some good fun. cheers from Alaska 🤙✌👊
I love that ski! I’m just finishing up a road trip vlog where I drive from Oregon to Yellowstone to give the ski to my mom. She’s a shredder and it’s going to be a really great video!
Love your videos. I'm doing a rockered square nose build right now and can't wait to finish it to get back on the water
Thanks Kyle! That’s awesome! We’re excited to keep the videos coming. Let us know some video ideas you’d like to see!
@@RSKI would love to see some surf builds
Sounds good! We’re always building surf skis!
Loving the content I am redoing a 2001 superjet on my channel! And I’m also from Nebraska lol You guys are putting out lots of good information!
Thanks for the support! Let us know what videos you’d like to see in the future! Cheers from Oregon!
@@RSKI Id like to see a shown diff between a 760 and 701. a few people have picked up skiis and not sure what CC they have or how to tell..
Great video. I’m all about testing as I go along.
Thanks Kirk! I sure was lucky to find that bendix spring was missing!
@@RSKI always nice to be able to diagnose and fix it easily. Hey you should come up to MN and ride with us while you’re out in Nebraska.
I would love to! But my time is pretty limited on this trip. You’re always welcome to get in the surf here in Oregon too! Thanks for the invite!
About about this kind of vids! subed!
Thank you for the support! Comment about any future videos you’d like us to do!
@@RSKI Would love to see any content involving the superjet, especially mechanical vids
Sounds good! More on the way! We’re also on Instagram @rskiriders
Awesome video! Very thorough and entertaining. Looking forward to more videos!
Thanks Kevin! More to come soon!
Good videos lots of information 👍
Thanks Mike! More videos on the way. Let us know if you’d like to see anything specific!
@@RSKI videos like this one are perfect.
Reminds me of the time my bendix back washer fell off when I was installing it on my ski and I found it later when it started making a "sound"... nothing catastrophic thankfully, just killed the starter
Hhahaha it happens!
You going out to lake McConaughey this summer?
This ski will live at Calamus, I’ll be making the road trip from Oregon to deliver it next week! Usually once or twice I year I make it back to Nebraska to see family, but we just spend that time at Calamus.
Do you ride there often? Standup skis? Which ones?
Great vid! Thanks for making it. Would love to see some ideas on first hop up ideas for stock SJ. Would you go right for a pipe, prop, intake grate, and domes, or other ideas? Thanks!
We’ll add this to the future videos list 🤩🤩
Top video guys!! Can you remove the Ebox without cutting wiring looms? Also, what nuts do I need to undo to take the thing out.? I've undone two on the sides. are there any more ??
Hi Lucas, there are just two nuts holding the ebox in. Sometimes corrosion from saltwater can make them difficult to remove from the two threaded studs. Never cut the wire loom! Just keep the ebox always attached to the engine. If you remove the flywheel and charging stator, then you can remove the ebox from the engine.
@@RSKI Legends!! appreciate the help. Keep doing what your doing!!!
Thanks man! We appreciate you!
@@RSKI hey I got a 91 650 what can I do to make it go faster I appreciate your answer good video
Hi Tony, you can do all the same mods as a 701. B Pipe, cylinder head, msd.
What was the engine compartment painted with? Thinking of doing mine.
We've never painted inside the engine compartment, our skis are all reinforced with fiberglass, carbon kevlar, or carbon fiber. So the finish you see is just the material itself. Check out the reinforcement video to see how we laser cut and install all of the pieces: ua-cam.com/video/__AYqHW1UOM/v-deo.html
What is the lip you have around the engine bay ? Looks like it’s wrapped in hydro turf.
It’s a fiberglass L shape piece that reinforces the opening of the engine compartment and also prevents the hood from sliding off to one side or the other.
Is this gas or a 2 stroke mix? Sorry if that's a stupid question, I don't own a ski
Not a stupid question! It’s a two stroke 701cc and I typically mix 50:1 fuel/oil ratio.
I have identical machine, learning to ride, I need help diagnosing, battery wears out because every time I fall off it takes a dozen start attempts, then once started it limps at slow max speed for 50-100 yards maybe til water is emptied, ? I’ve never capsized it or anything but it’s boggy for a while before power kicks in. I had to swim half a mile while dragging it back to shore.
It sat for 6 years before I got it.
1 hard starts when engine is warm
2 boggy when engine is warm
3 battery can’t keep up with failed starts, leaves me stranded out in lake.
Some troubleshooting is definitely required. The problem needs to be fixed before riding it more, otherwise other problems will arise like ruining the starter & battery, among other things.
First I would check to see what the spark plugs look like (if they are white/dry be very careful because the engine is lean and should not be operated). Replace the spark plugs with new ones. Drain the old gas and dispose of it, make sure the fuel tank is perfectly clean inside (fuel can solidify in six years). Replace fuel filter with a new one & clean out all fuel lines, inspect the one way valve on the fuel tank. Remove carbs for inspection, probably rebuild both carbs with genuine mikuni rebuild kits. Check to make sure proper jets and needle & seat are installed. Use a new carb to manifold gasket then reinstall carbs & test again. I don’t know if you have a compression tester, but I’d do a wet compression test too.
Then if you want to support RSKI into the future, join our new Patreon. We have different levels and some actually come with troubleshooting support via video chat. Here’s the link:
www.patreon.com/rskiriders
Make sure the carbs are rebuilt and tou need to set the idle and tune it when its in the water and warmed up.
why didn't you leave him the factory pipe?
I needed the bpipe for my other ski 😨
What year is your superjet
My Superjet is a 2000. It’s my favorite color/graphics of any SJ. My new SJ is a 2015 hull with custom RSKI graphics. What do you ride?
@@RSKI nice I’ve been wanting a superjet for a wile now I’m that exact color way and that year to I ride a 92 x2
One of my friends rides X2’s in the ocean with us. He’s insane. I’ve seen him straight jump at least 30ft high. Hahaha
@@RSKI lol nice! I’ve been wanting to ocean ride for a while now I’m just scared of possibly sinking my ski :/
Be sure to watch my other video about setting up your ski for big surf! It covers all of the things to stay safe.
What year?
2001 I think?
What steering set up is that on that ski?
It’s an RRP steering (not over the pivot) that I modified, flipped upside down, turned the handlebar clamp around backwards (to make it over the pivot), then machined some new custom aluminum parts, and finally converted from steel bearings to custom plastic bushings. 🤣 I’m actually serious.
A better option is to just buy a KP over the pivot steering from High Speed Industries, but sometimes I’m stubborn and just do my own thing. 😂
@@RSKI hmm ya sounds cool sometimes making your own stuff is better... I’ll check out that kp one building a square nose right now not a fan of this old school UMI one I have thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers!! Revive the square nose!
@@RSKI I installed the RRP system on my stock handlepole, but the stops don't engage before the pump cable reaches the end of its travel. Any insight on modifying so the bump stops work with the stock pole? Thanks!
You’ll need to move the cable to the furthest inboard setting on the rrp steering, this will equate to less travel required of the cable. I don’t know who designs these steering systems, but most of them don’t make sense at all. 😂 It’s really awesome you noticed this problem before riding, this will break your steering cable if you ride like that, so great job noticing that!
I have a 2008. When I worked at my old dealership as a tech/service manager I uncrated the ski and took it for its first test run. But, the ski wasn’t for me. It was for a customer of ours who later became a customer of mine when I went solo. Well his kids kinda destroyed the ski inside and out but everything was there and the hull was still solid. The owner came to me and ask if I was interested in buying it bc he was just gonna buy another new one. Well I did and it took me a few years to rebuild back better. Well I ended up selling it bc I needed the cash. 2 years later after I was good financially I called the guy who I sold it too. I got it back for the same price I sold for but unlucky for me I have to redo a lot of stuff bc it was put away wet, very wet. But I got it and I’m never gonna let it go again. Check out the build on xh2o under Basketcase build.
Wow this is a cool Superjet story! Save all of the Superjets!
Definitely. Everyone needs a good home. I love how the old 440s n 550s are kinda coming back. My first ski ever was a 440. Would love to find an old hull and do it up with my spare 61x 701.
You’re right! Save all of the Standup’s! I hope we can keep the sport alive!
Go trump
😂😂😂
Go trump
😂😂😂 I plead the fifth. I’m staying out of politics on here.