Engine dies above 40 mph

[madluv]

I took my 2001 Seadoo GTX out Sunday. Three times I tried to get it over 40 mph when the speed would rapidly decrease and eventually the engine shut off. I was able to start it again but I didn't dare use the throttle. Any ideas on what could be causing this? Recently purchased, new battery and spark plugs.

 

[timmyboy76]

carbs and reeds...? also, clip the plug wires 1/4in.

 

[madluv]

I'm not sure. What are carbs and reeds?

 

[timmyboy76]

need to go thru the carbs, check the fuel delivery system...fuel selector valve, inline filter/s..make sure, nuth'n clogged/broke. If/when you do this, the "reeds" are behind the intake manifold, so with carbs off, i'd inspect them as well, make sure theres none are chipped and/or "off" the cage a little. They needto be laying flat against it.

 

[madluv]

Whoa! Sounds like I need to take it in. I'm a lesbian but not that manly.

 

[timmyboy76]

perfect...

Whoa! Sounds like I need to take it in. I'm a lesbian but not that manly.

awesome..:hurray:...dont like the manly ones....:ack:

 

[madluv]

If it is fuel injected, does it have carbs?