Spimothy Leary
Well-Known Member
When it came to Doo's, I've always been a 2 stroke guy but finally find myself in the position to start searching for a 4tech, have cash in hand and an empty spot on my double trailer.
I apologize if there is a thread that I should piggyback on or read first, i'll be doing some digging in the next few days to get myself up to snuff, prior to this weekend its always been cursory research and nothing more.
I'm mostly a river rat, I enjoy flat water and river/twisty runs but I live a mile from the Gulf of Mexico so offshore/chop is unavoidable and I would prefer to get a model that handles chop better than my old ski (modded GP1300r) did I was constantly out of the water in anything over 18".
Down to the questions: some might be dumb or assumptions incorrect, which Is why i'm looking for assistance. I've had minimal seat time on RXP, RXPX, RXT, and always on flat & straight water.
I'm familiar with the supercharger and exhaust valve issues, and will address that issue if the PO hasn't done it already. (flywheel bolts as well if applicable)
Whatever SD I purchase will have to at least run a top speed from 68-72ish after mods. I'm not really that interested 75+ speeds and the related costs associated.
RXP: Its probably going to suck in heavy chop right ? Is there any difference in the hull from 2004 to 2010 in terms of handling chop, or is it just really color changes, and more HP. I won't spend the money on an 11+ although I understand that would be ideal.
RXT, is the RXT significantly better in the chop during those years and will I be trading off some handling with the larger model ? I don't want to be drifting into the mangroves on a high speed turn with some of my river runs.
Is the -X worth it ? (they are harder to find, but past the handlebar's/seat I don't' know much about what the X actually includes)
can someone summarize or provide a link as to what mod's I'd be limiting myself to with the different 4tech engines ? 215, 255, 260, ie: are some cheaper to mod? (ECU)
155's should be off the table, correct?
I really doubt I'd purchase a GTX, but is it any better/worse than the RXT when it comes to rough water? Will it let me down as far as handling some of the tight turns ?
I apologize if there is a thread that I should piggyback on or read first, i'll be doing some digging in the next few days to get myself up to snuff, prior to this weekend its always been cursory research and nothing more.
I'm mostly a river rat, I enjoy flat water and river/twisty runs but I live a mile from the Gulf of Mexico so offshore/chop is unavoidable and I would prefer to get a model that handles chop better than my old ski (modded GP1300r) did I was constantly out of the water in anything over 18".
Down to the questions: some might be dumb or assumptions incorrect, which Is why i'm looking for assistance. I've had minimal seat time on RXP, RXPX, RXT, and always on flat & straight water.
I'm familiar with the supercharger and exhaust valve issues, and will address that issue if the PO hasn't done it already. (flywheel bolts as well if applicable)
Whatever SD I purchase will have to at least run a top speed from 68-72ish after mods. I'm not really that interested 75+ speeds and the related costs associated.
RXP: Its probably going to suck in heavy chop right ? Is there any difference in the hull from 2004 to 2010 in terms of handling chop, or is it just really color changes, and more HP. I won't spend the money on an 11+ although I understand that would be ideal.
RXT, is the RXT significantly better in the chop during those years and will I be trading off some handling with the larger model ? I don't want to be drifting into the mangroves on a high speed turn with some of my river runs.
Is the -X worth it ? (they are harder to find, but past the handlebar's/seat I don't' know much about what the X actually includes)
can someone summarize or provide a link as to what mod's I'd be limiting myself to with the different 4tech engines ? 215, 255, 260, ie: are some cheaper to mod? (ECU)
155's should be off the table, correct?
I really doubt I'd purchase a GTX, but is it any better/worse than the RXT when it comes to rough water? Will it let me down as far as handling some of the tight turns ?
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