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...le again and then stall again. Any ideas what could be wrong? Fuel filter, etc. good - I think it's a fuel problem because you can smell fuel when it happens, but everything in the engine compartment ...
Just purchased two '95 701 waveraiders. Is there any need to be concerned about the oil pump on this yamaha model failing? If so what can be done?
I have had several Seadoo's and a common problem is at starting. The motor turns over with the spark plugs out of the head but won't turn over when the plugs are in. I have changed starters and put in
...t what seems high rpm at low speed, but still gets upto top speed. If it were a car I would think trans problem or head gasket. But, since I dont see any trans in there, I dont know where else to ...
...Even though I loved it, I spend nearly a grand each year since new keeping it running. Always had charging problems despite spending over 2K replacing parts on the charge system. I think every chargin...
...ottle is babied until wide open position I get full pickup and speed.where should i start to diagnose this problem? it still has the stock fuel pump/w pulse line i think. stock carbs have been rebuilt...
...mp and other detection devices to prove to the manufacturer that its a design flaw that caused the initial problem. If you've had a problem with your jetski engine due to water ingestion I'd like to...
... I need some advise from anyone who has seen this before. My 1992 Kawasaki 750sx standup has the following problem: In or out of the water, it idles just fine and when you give it gas, it revs up just...
My 1100 STX DI has stopped spraying water out of the cooling hole, except for a few drops when the throttle is wide open. I've flushed it several times, but can't seem to find any debris in the hoses.
If there's nothing visible inside the vane area, you may have chewed up the wear ring and spit out. I doubt tho that it was spit out cuz they usually hang up around the vanes. Look in the nozzle w/ a
When one reads the message boards on the subject of seadog there are all ways messages of mechanical problems, the question is it the ski or the owners( Idiot yanks) that are at fault ?
...uel tank when fuel cap is loosened. I leave the fuel cap loose when the craft is not in use to reduce this problem. 25 hours on the machine, changed oil 4 times because of smell of gas and oil level o...
...d really use some help if anyone might have a suggestion. I can't find anyone locally that can diagnose my problem. My 1992 Kawasaki 750sx standup has the following problem: In or out of the water, it...
...ould make a sharp turn. The guy that sold it to him said it had sat for some years so thinking it's a carb problem of some kind. Any ideas on what to look for. Thanks....
...ng and I wondered if anyone has any tips for getting back on the ski in deep water... I have some mobility problems and in deep water just can't seem to get back on. We had a step put on the back of i...
I'm having a problem with my 95 750 SXi, perhaps someone can help. A couple weeks ago I sank the boat, hood came off mid-air...not good. Had to be towed (in submarine mode) for about a mile. Broug
...up right away, no serious smoke and looked like it was well kept, nothing really faded or torn on the top. Problem is when I called back to say I'll take it, the dealer had to call me back and then sa...
Well my 1996 Yamaha 760 Wave raider has a problem..it wont shut off when i use the kill switch..i got a new one and it still is the same...does any one have any ideas on what could cause this? Confu
I just bought a 2000 pro 785 with only 4.5 hours on it (completely stock). It has a ventilation problem, which while annoying with one person, makes the ski undriveable with two people. With a passeng
... a friend. After pulling the plugs several times and wiping them dry, we got it running and had no further problems. Now my question is, does a Kawasaki have to be flipped back over in a certain direc...
I bought a 98 Polaris SLTH Friday & it runs great & Looks new. 1 problem. At high speeds the forward/reverse lever vibrates like mad making an awful sound. Looked at the back where the baffle(?) is &
...ll, (this is a continuation from my previous post. I've narrowed it down somewhat). My 750sx has a strange problem. It will start, run and rev up just fine, but every 3rd or 4th time you give it gas, ...
...l, plugs changed/cleaned every few runs, using good quality lube and gas, never had a engine or electrical problem so far......until Heres what happened: Was running fine after sitting out of serv...
...the missing chunks alone on the vains are causing the cavitation? If so what will it cost me to solve this problem? I don't necessary need new parts just frustrated that this newly purchased Jet Ski w...
...ticed it I also found that one of the exhaust bolts had come loose and was leaking. I thought that was the problem but after the exhaust was fixed it still does it. Any ideas would be great!!!...
want a ride plate for 94 650 polaris no brand in perticular as long as it solves porpoise problem.....
I have had problems with taking in water through the boot where the carbon seal is. I notice my drive shaft is moving forward and leaving a gap where the carbon and metal seal is. I took it apart and
...as been modified which mine has not. Can anyone tell me if using this 5.5 impeller will create any kind of problem? Will it alter the performance?...
Ok, I purchased my first superjet like three years ago, it was a 91 650. For whatever reason, I just couldnt pass up the 701s riva had a while back they had taken out of the wetjets after they went de
My Yam. 1100 bogges down when off idle, I took it to the shop, they said the carbs had a problem and their was a factory fix for the problem. They got a kit and rebuilt them. It ran fine for one seaso
...,795. Since it is my first, I wanted to buy it at a dealer so I have someone I can go back to if there are problems. They are asking $2,995 without trailer. What do you think? Is this a good starter c...
Looking for some help. If the battery voltage is 12.7 or higher, everything's fine. If the voltage gets to 12.6 or less, when you first plug on the lanyard and turn it over, there's spark for a spli
Dear Super Mechanics out there in newsgroup land, I have a problem and wondered if anyone could help: Near the end of the season (2001), my '98 Yamaha XL1200 Waverunner with 120 hours began stalli
... for the break in. This boat has some serious potential! I don't think the STXR will ever give the GPR any problems in the stright line, glass water, drag racing department, but I think it will give i...
...on the base of fuel filler neck that might cause a fire or explosion. It looks like this might be a common problem with pwc's manufactured around this time. Would this be a good buy and a safe machine...
...hours exactly. Is there a pre-programmed maintenance warning at the 200 hour mark or is there a maintained problem with my ski possibly? The ski was running excellent, no oil or overheating warning li...
...at and the poor thing was neglected. However - I'm dying to get back in the water and on it again... The PROBLEM is, the last time it was used, I had no idea it would be the last time... and no 'pre...
looking for feedback on RXX thinking of buying one, have all of them blown up ? and what about hull problems
...s NOT to use TC-W3 oil. Would 16 ounces of this stuff mixed in with the existing 3/4 full tank cause any problems? Should I try to drain the tank? Thanks, and if there are any good mechanics in th...
...s) started right up and runs great although the electronics is limiting the speed to 35mph because of this problem. I did not charge the battery first, but it started right up and I thought if the bat...
someone tell me please where the jet/valve/nozzle/etc is that introduces water in the exhaust system becaue mine is apparantly stopped up and my water box is staying dry which burns the exhaust couple
I have the stated jet ski that is knocking (loudly) when it is at idle... very annoying. What could the problem? And also, when I press on the throttle, sometimes it hisitates before accelerating. The
...gh the archives, the only related info was for 96 XPs whereby blown VTSs may cause larger scale electrical problems, but my fuse for this is already out. I have also seen references to stators, but my...
... start. He put a boost box on it and was able to get it to start.Since then I have fixed the flywheel boot problem but now I can't get it to start. If I pull the plugs it will turn over but if I cover...
I am currently working on a 1995 SPX 5874... The starter will only crank the motor for about two seconds and then the starter gear goes back off the flywheel... My first thoughts are that its the star
I posted this last year, but never got this problem resoloved. Hopefully, there are some more ideas out there. 1990 550 (piston port) Aqua Sports Sleeper Kit (mild porting & head mill) SBN 44 Ocean
...as going to install a 3/8ths tee on hose going into head. Run 1/4 inch hose off of tee. Would this cause a problem being less water on engine? Any advice on this. ???? Thanks,...
...om the gtx but less than the xpl. You need to wipe down those sunglasses from time to time :-) I have no problems to report at this time. Not one thing on either machine that I can find wrong. I do ...
...mix will I hurt anything, like the rotary intake valve? Is there something that is most likely to be the problem or something that I should check first to fix this? Thanks for any help....
...an on the hose without it. 5. Now have no spark. Did I puke something in the ignition system from wiring problems, or from hydrolock incident? What would be the most likely ignition component to fai...

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