'95 HX help - just bought

[Nu2PWC]

Ok, so this is my first pwc and I need a little help. I haven't had it on the water yet put the previous owner told me that at WOT it would lose power but at 3/4 throttle it was fine. It still has the grey fuel lines so that is the first thing to be replaced along with cleaning the filters/screens. Somebody else told him that if the wear ring is worn too bad it will draw to much water and bogg the engine down. All I've read is that you will lose speed. Does anybody know what the clearances are supposed to be for an HX? Any other ideas or suggestions would be great to as far as general maintainance and repair on this ski. Thanks, Courtney

I've been doing some reading and might as well rebuild the carbs while I have them off. Where is the best place to get a good kit?

 

[timmyboy76]

yah ,rebuild kit, definetly..seadoosource.com, parkeryamaha.com..
..if wear ring gap is more than 1mm from ouside edge of blade, wont bog down, but rev really high, and not go anywhere/to fast...while your replace'n fuel line, clean/replace the fuel selector valve, too...umm, cant think anything else for now, but get back after your repairs..etc...:cheers:

 

[gshx]

when you get it running...

have fun with it it's an HX, if this is your first ski you have been on you're in for a grand surprise, but once you tame the beast you'll love it, just don't give up on it, don't forget to grease both sets of bearings on the drive shaft, also learn to powerboard/sideboard it, crawling on the back of it can be quite tricky

 

[Nu2PWC]

I've been on a '95 Polaris 750 and watched some videos on Youtube, some on sideboarding. I can't wait to get it out on the water. Thanks

 

[JPX]

Once you get this thing running, here are some tips on boarding and riding:

1. When sitting with engine off, sit as far forward on the seat as possible....knees against the knee pads. This prevents the rear board from sinking too far into the water and further making balancing difficult.

2. The HX is easiest to balance when it is moving. But even at slow speeds it is a little twitchy. Try to ride as far forward as possible. While this may irritate some law enforcement on the water in no wake zones, remember that throttling swiftly will help drive the boat up if it is getting a little sideways.

3. When sideboarding, get on the left side of the boat. It is possible to reboard from the right, but I find it is less comfortable (right handed?).

3a. Pull the LEFT handle grip with your RIGHT hand to roll the hull on its side.

3b. Pass the LEFT handle grip from your right hand to your left hand. This saves your energy during this strenuous procedure.

3c. THEN use your right hand to reattach the lanyard.

3d. While holding the LEFT grip with your left hand, reach for the RIGHT grip with your right hand.

3e. Start motor and pop the throttle a little to make sure it revs up for the big pull you need in a sec.

3f. Here is the delicate part - make sure that the jet intake is back in the water......the jet is NOT in the water if the boat is still on its side (90 degrees). So you need to make sure the hull is somewhere a little less than 90 degrees to ensure the jet engages with the water. DO NOT try to put your right foot over the seat yet.

3g. GUN IT - accelerate quickly and fully. Do not try to half throttle or let up on the throttle. More is better here. As the boat accelerates, the hull will straighten out and you can then throw your right leg over the seat. Those of you that insist on riding with baggy swimsuits will have difficulty getting over the end of the seat.

4. In any situation where you feel like you are losing balance in a turn, gun it and the boat will usually straighten out.

 

[Nu2PWC]

A lot to be desired...

Well it ran when i took it out to the lake. I haven't done any work yet but I decided to "base line" it before i started. It has terrible throttle response, loses power, and now won't run but I didn't expect too much. I found out it is very unstable when I fell off after I had just unloaded and looked like an idiot. It's very obvious that it needs fuel lines, carb rebuild, and a wear ring, (and I need a new pair of prescription glasses). On the good side I did learn to sideboard/powerboard on my second try, thanks for the advice everyone. The fuel selector valve is loose in the hull, does anyone know anything about this problem? Thanks

 

[Nate Surveyor]

Fuel selector, On My GS is fairly straight forward. Pull out rubber plug from top of selector. Remove screw. Remove selector knob. Now you can see the big nut that holds it all tight to the Doo.

Mine is straight forward.

On those fuel lines, the longer you run it, the more glunked up your carb will be. They are really a Achilles heel!



Nate