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I have a general question. I read a lot of threads about VTS not working…or being removed….or being repaired…and a lot about it being a common problem…all the way up to frying the MPEM. My question is…what exactly is wrong with the VTS that makes it so problematic? Are they all just...

I have a new-to-me 1998 Sea Doo GSX Limited that has a newly rebuilt engine. When I put the key on, it does not do the typical "beep beep," however, it does start and run fine. I have been doing new engine break-in procedures this weekend, and the first hour, everything was fine. Then all of...

I have two SeaDoos--one a 1996 GTS 5817, and the one I just purchased is a 1998 GSX Limited Edition. My question is about which oils are going to meet the manufacturer specs without breaking the bank. I understand the full synthetic API TC oil from Bombardier is recommended for the GSX. I...

Hi, I have a question about winterizing a GTS white motor using the bilge pump and bucket method. I look at the top of the motor and the two water hoses have a little white arrow pointing in and out of the head. My though was that I should unhook the one that shows water flowing into the...

Hi I’m wondering what the top end RPMs are supposed to be for the white 5817 engine on my GTS. I installed a tiny tach to help me set the idle, and now I can see the RPMs while I’m riding and I’m curious if 6,030 is a normal reading for wide open throttle on the water. I can’t seem to find...

I was refueling my Sea-Doo and I always put Star-tron fuel stabilizer in the gas (you never know if it’s gonna be the last trip of the season). Well...that little waxy cardboard circle that sits in the cap of the stabilizer bottle fell straight down the refueling hose. I couldn’t get it out...

Hi I’ve been working to resolve a starting issue on my ski, and have determined my starter is toast. I bought the starter rebuild kit, took it all apart, cleaned, replaced the brushes, and put it all back together. Now it’s rebuilt...Is this how it should perform? Seems sluggish to me...

Hi I was changing my starter and as I pulled it out, I inadvertently also pulled along some clear (dirty) tubing with it and I’m afraid I unhooked it from something. I’m not sure if this is supposed to be attached to something? It appears it just sits loose at the lowest part of the hull under...

HI, I had my SeaDoo out this weekend, and all was well for awhile...but then when I went to start it for a run, the starter just barely turned over, and then basically "clicks" and maybe turns a tiny bit from what I can hear. Seemed weird since the battery had just been charged the night before...

Hi, I had my carb cleaned last year (by a reputable sea-doo independent shop/mechanic), and I added an aftermarket inline fuel filter ( a plastic one intended for a high horsepower outboard motor) before my carburetor after having replaced all of the grey fuel lines and fuel selector (this was...

Hi I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for how to set proper idle speed while my 96 GTS (5817) is on the trailer. It starts and idles great in the driveway. And when at the lake—runs great when I apply throttle. But when I drop to idle—it dies. My photo rpm meter (from harbor freight)...

Hi, I am wondering if there is such a thing as factory matched colors in spray paint? I may need to paint a hood deflector to match my 1995 GTS Teal color, and all of the cans I've found at the local auto parts stores are just slightly 'off.' I'm wondering if paint match colors exist, or how...

HI, I'm looking for a hood deflector for a 1995 GTS. The factory part number is 269500155. Ideally I'm looking for a teal one with the GTS graphic on it still intact, however, I'm open to other options or colors and can look to paint to match. Mine is cracked. Thanks, Adam