New to PWC and SeaDoo

[JWisco]

I'm now the proud owner of a 1995 SeaDoo GTX and a 1996 SeaDoo as well.
I've never owned a PWC before. Is there a beginner tutorial for keeping them running well? I bought them from the original owner. Both started up without a problem and seem ready to ride! Hopefully taking them out this weekend for the first time.
One thing I would like to replace is the foam around the handle bars. Any good options for finding parts? There is currently just a cover over the gross green foam on the 1995 GTX so I was hoping to replace that.
Also, I think the digital display is dead on the 1996 so curious if that can be replaced as well.

 

[JeremyD615]

The most important things to watch on the two stroke machines are the fuel system and the oil. Read through the carb rebuild sticky and get familiar with how everything works. I always suggest going through and rebuilding the entire fuel system on any new to you ski. 90% of the time when someone blows an engine up, it can be traced back to a fuel problem.

You also want to make sure the small oil injection lines going from the pump to the intake are in good shape. Replace them if they are old and brittle. You should be using an API-TC rated oil. If it’s blue in color, it’s almost definitely the wrong oil.

 

[jts32]

Check if the original grey fuel lines have been replaced with new black fuel lines. If they are the original lines, I wouldn't ride either until they are replaced and the carbs are rebuilt. You run the risk of ruining your motors

 

[AKnarrowback]

Keep the carbs clean, use good fuel, keep the water out of the tank, keep the oil tank full and make sure water is getting pumped through the motor when it's running.

Big emphasis on having clean carbs that are set right. Read the carb rebuild thread at the top of the two stroke section to get a clear idea of how to clean and care for the carbs.

 

[JWisco]

Awesome, thanks for the quick responses. I’m not an engine guy but the carb rebuild thread looked helpful.