Well I kind of have another post in a different section similar but im still on the hunt. Seems I cant find anything decent in my area at a decent price. Im about 180lbs so that throws a 300 or 440 out. Since it will get little use I wont spend the money on a sxr,octane, doubt even a sj since there gold in my area. Im thinking around a 91 650sx early 90s 750sx or maybe even a js550. Any thoughts or opinions on them I will be a begginer so keep that in mind. So far it looks like I will have to travel 2-3.5 hours 1 way for one. I will always have my x4 to ride. Thanks
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Stand ups what do you suggest
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Ruskeyjdm
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Rode my friends 91 650sx. I'm 6'3" 210 and it pulls good for a small ski, it was my first time on one but I'm pretty sure anything smaller would have a hard time. For me it's not something I would want to ride all day long.
Down here we have a decent selection of them, I thought about getting one but I'll take a X4 any day over it.
Down here we have a decent selection of them, I thought about getting one but I'll take a X4 any day over it.
Dr Honda
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300 yes.... don't even think about it. But, there is nothing wrong with a 440 to learn on. I had one back in the day... and it would pull my 200 Lb butt around without an issue.
The old Kawi hulls kind of suck.... but they are cheap. So... if you find a nice clean one for $400~$600... go take a look at it. FYI in 1981, there were some design changes... so try not to find anything older than around '82.
The "SX" hulls are going to be more expensive.... and they really don't handle very good. I don't know if I would pay what people want for them. But... there was a transition Sx550 (late 80's, to very early 90's) and it was basically the old hull, with better sponsons, fitted traction mat, and a rear exhaust. Those still go cheap.
Honestly.... it's hard to beat a square nose SJ. If you don't get into a hurry.... you can find them in good shape for under $1k. My last one was bought for $600.... and it was great !!!! Unlike a regular jetski... the standup's don't see a lot of full throttle time, so as long as they were maintained... they will run well. the square nose will have either a 650 or 701 engine. Either are SUPER reliable.
Wait a couple months... and every old stand-up, that's collecting dust, and isn't getting used, will come out, because people will want to free up some X-mas $$$.
Here's my $600 champ:
The old Kawi hulls kind of suck.... but they are cheap. So... if you find a nice clean one for $400~$600... go take a look at it. FYI in 1981, there were some design changes... so try not to find anything older than around '82.
The "SX" hulls are going to be more expensive.... and they really don't handle very good. I don't know if I would pay what people want for them. But... there was a transition Sx550 (late 80's, to very early 90's) and it was basically the old hull, with better sponsons, fitted traction mat, and a rear exhaust. Those still go cheap.
Honestly.... it's hard to beat a square nose SJ. If you don't get into a hurry.... you can find them in good shape for under $1k. My last one was bought for $600.... and it was great !!!! Unlike a regular jetski... the standup's don't see a lot of full throttle time, so as long as they were maintained... they will run well. the square nose will have either a 650 or 701 engine. Either are SUPER reliable.
Wait a couple months... and every old stand-up, that's collecting dust, and isn't getting used, will come out, because people will want to free up some X-mas $$$.
Here's my $600 champ:
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