96 Sportster steering wheel and speed

[larrybr45]

is there a place to buy a replacement steering wheel for a 96 sportster? Mine is getting a lot of black spots and i would rather replace.

Also, is there a way to get this boat to go faster? I seem to only be able to get 3 people on it to tube.

thanks

 

[Dr Honda]

The steering gear box is just a Telleflex unit. So... it's a 3/4" tapered, keyed shaft. So... with the right adapter, you can put any wheel on you want.

 

[Dr Honda]

As far as faster.....


Just go over the entire drive. My Sportster was running in the high 40's with one person on board... and it would cruse at 35 mph with 4 people, and the top up. (full speed, full load was about 40~42 mph)


SO....

1) Is you engine making full power? Full RPM?

2) is the impeller in good shape?

3) is the pump tight?

4) is there any leaks in the pump? (around the shoe, pump, carbon seal)


Finally... if you want good pulling power... a skat-trak "Swirl" impeller is your best bet. I ran one degree higher pitch than recommended, and bored my pump 1mm.

I remember... before selling my little boat... I was pulling my nephew on a wake board... and I think we were overweight. I'm 235, my brother is around 300... and my nephew, and his buddy were typical teen's. (around 140 each) I didn't have too many issues getting him up with my sportster.