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My neighbor hasn't run his 96 GTX's for a couple of years and when I saw him spraying quick start directly into the carb I told him that was not a good idea. I fetched a pint spray container and plan on mixing three TSP of SD oil with a pint of gas which according to my calculations of 40-1...

This is a Kawi question. My gas gauge stopped working, unless I am down to a couple gallons left. Anyone out there encounter the same problem and found a fix?

Ok, for disclaimers, I acknowledge searching for a answer to this question and have met with negative results. Also, I am gonna grab my multi-meter and yank the solenoid to perform an electrical test, HOWEVER, I gotta ask a question that seems to be absent on the SDF. Every Thread dealing...

Dumb. Late at night I arrived in Parker, AZ, temperature 115. First ride since last October. Unloaded the Jet Ski's for the night. Next morning, although the Kawi's would crank, they would not start. Upon removal of the seat I saw the engine compartment was half full of water, a few...

To the point: While at the River last week, while depressing the starter button to start my Kawi 1100 STX, although the starter engaged several times and just about cranked over the engine, all of a sudden it would not crank at all. The engine compartment was free of water, so, I...

Yesterday as I was getting my PWC's ready for a trip to the River, one of them would not start. Although both are tenderized while in storage, when I checked the volts it was clear the battery was D E A D, around 12v, well under 12.65 which IMO reflects a good battery. So, off to find a...

I am planning on leaving the Jet Skis at home and taking my 93 GTX's for a run in a few weeks, however, before I can do that I have to re-install the jet pump because I let that job lie idle at the end of last season. To accomplish that task, while perusing my Clymers S/D Manual I noticed that...

OK, Spring is upon us and I want to put the Hydro Trailer to work that I bought last year at the swap meet. But, before doing so I am seeking some guidance from anyone who has a HT. As you may know, to tow the HT the manufacturer peddles a stainless steel mounting bracket ($100) that requires...

I've seen a plethora of Threads on the SDF addressing preferences for oil, its high cost, the difference between TCW-3 and API TC, Wal Mart v Quicksilver et al, however, a cost that is never addressed is fuel consumption, On that note is the reason for this Thread. Since summer is just about...

Is there any reason to change spark plugs every year if the electrodes are not burnt and ceramic insulator is not broken? IMO, a good cleaning, checking the gap should suffice? Yes? No? As most owners for Kawi 1100 STX's know, unless a primer is installed in place of the stock choke, it...

While cruising the Colorado River in Earp, CA last week one of my STX's started to hesitate a tad at WOT, so, presuming I was experiencing a fuel delivery issue I decided the easy/first fix was to replace the in-line fuel filter. Well, when I got home and called the Kawi dealer I was told the...

I've been pondering over the idea of purchasing a Hydro Trailer, hereinafter referred to as HT. Albeit the HT seems like a good idea, a thought passed my mind that towing the HT could cause major damage to the PC, for instance; the turbulence between the PWC and HT could cause stress to the...

I live in Riverside, CA and am interested in purchasing a used Hydro Trailer. If you live within four hours of Riverside, CA, PM me. Joey G

The wife has developed a tad of arthritis in her right hand, thus, it is difficult for her to squeeze the stock accelerator on her Kawi 1100 STX. (Similar to a Sea Doo) Has anyone by-passed or substituted the stock accelerator for another type? If so, please advise accordingly. Getting old...

Way back since 92 I've owned two (2) GTX's that have 8.7 gallon tanks. Last September I bought a couple 97 Kawi 1100 STX's because I thought they were more reliable than the comparable year SD's, AND because I thought that having a almost double sized gas tank (14 gallon) I could travel a lot...

Way back since 92 I've owned two (2) GTX's that have 8.7 gallon tanks. Last September I bought a couple 97 Kawi 1100 STX's because I thought they were more dependable than the new SD's, AND because I thought having a 14 gallon tank I could travel farther than on a 8 gal tank. That thought...

At the end of summer 2010 I replaced the crankshaft on one of my 93 GTX's and rebuilt the top end in 2008. Knowing how difficult it can be to find good parts for older Doo's I am pondering over the idea of parting out both of my Doo's, so, if any of you need some parts, give me a holler...

It's Tuesday morning, and with some free time on my hands, I logged onto the civil and courteous SDF, (unlike the PWC Forum where some members, when faced with opposing views can become rude and obnoxious), I thought I would share some information that I recently discovered that hopefully will...

I am helping a neighbor replace his crankshaft in a 94 GTX, 580cc. Last summer when I did mine I did not check the Squish clearance because I "thought" that the procedure was only necessary under circumstances where work in performed on the top end. In my case, since I only replaced the...

For several years I've been pondering over the idea of purchasing Kawasaki Jet Ski's, so, after almost taking an impulse plunge to purchase two SD 1996 GTX's that I saw at a local dealer for $6900 two weeks ago, last week, when I saw two 1997 1100 STX's for sale, and after several days of...