The X4 Thread

[Jetskigoodies]

Nice 97 spx, you know if you left without it he was going to sell it to the next guy as a running machine for more. Nice clean up too by the way. I have used the meguires restore method on the hood plenty of times. I actually have to do it soon to a 95 xp hood.

 

[Jetskigoodies]

LOL, that seat cover looks like a cheap dollar store poncho. C'mon you can see the resemblance, right. Looks so much better WV after the restretch.

Priceless lol....

 

[black&yellow96]

New motor is in havnt started it yet waiting on a new fuel filter then I'll be ready to break it in.

 

[black&yellow96]

Just started it! Runs great just need to break it in!

 

[black&yellow96]

The water valve on top of exhaust pipe is leaking water into seadoo so I took it apart but everything looks fine is it just worn out?

 

[racerxxx]

The water valve on top of exhaust pipe is leaking water into seadoo so I took it apart but everything looks fine is it just worn out?

More than likely the bellow has a pin hole in it or is leaking at the base. Roll the bellow to see if you can find it. Also make sure the lower clamp is there and holding tight, some guys use a cable tie instead of the metal clamp on the bottom.

Pic courtesy of [MENTION=31048]LouDoo[/MENTION]

 

[black&yellow96]

What's the best way to remove glued on foot pads. The previous owner did not fill the old rivet holes so it leaks water into my hull

 

[blairwill4]

What's the best way to remove glued on foot pads. The previous owner did not fill the old rivet holes so it leaks water into my hull

I use a decently sharp scraper, acetone for the glue, and a lot of elbow grease. Good luck.

 

[black&yellow96]

What should I use to seal the old rivet holes once I get it all cleaned up?

 

[Bnelson]

Silicone works great... Or a hard epoxy


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[TheMachin0]

I used a spot fill auto body filler you can get a small tube of pre mixed at any parts store. its sands nice and is waterproof. I also sanded the grip texture smooth and used the pre glued hydro turf. here is a pic you can see the red bondo fills and levels nice

 

[spx800]

I would get the turf with the 3M adhesive. It adheres very well.

 

[IDoSeaDoo]

I rode my X4 for over 40 miles yesterday. Couldn't believe the range!! Kept the throttle at around 50%, had the raves closed half the time. Not sure what RPMs as I don't have a tach yet. It was just me and a small box of tools. Trim mostly level or slightly down. What's everyone else getting? Anyone ever do any sort of metrics on their X4?

 

[CReynoldsMIZ]

I used the cheap epoxy from Harbor Freight. It is clear and dries fast. Worked good for me

 

[black&yellow96]

Trying to decide what color hydroturf I want does anyone have the yellow camo on their 96?

 

[spx800]

DR...are those tabs plastic? I think they are beachhouse if they are.

Oh and on the manual trim...check out the left side of the bars in this pic:

Hard to see the yellow, but i think they both look good. I'd go with yellow because white will show dirt.

 

[Minnetonka4me]

I was worried about dirt and stains, but you hit them with a power washer and they look like new every time.

 

[eddie708]

Hey guys quick question. When reinstalling my motor on my 96xp I didn't put the rubber plug/spacer on the end of the driveshaft on the Pto side. Is there anyway I can get that in there without completely removing the pump. I know this pump will give me a hard time coming off with the amount of silicone on it

 

[kicker]

Removing the pump or sliding the motor forward are the only ways to do it.

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[eddie708]

Alright I will have to suck it up and get it over with. What about when I put the pump back on what kinda sealant should I use?

 

[racerxxx]

You only put sealant around the bailer fittings and the water inlet nipple on the pump. The face of the pump you should use a neoprene seal which will make removal easier. Neo seal is part# 293200024. As for sealing the bailers and inlet I use permatex ultra black.

 

[IDoSeaDoo]

Yea, I always stock up on those neoprene seals when I buy stuff from SBT. That and gaskets. They're cheap and prevent me from stalling on things I know I need to do.

 

[jhjesse]

Trying to decide what color hydroturf I want does anyone have the yellow camo on their 96?

Yellow camo would be my choice.

 

[black&yellow96]

Yea I like the yellow camo too. Does anyone have the dark grey on their 96? Want to see how it looks

 

[blackNyellow787]

One thing worth mentioning about the yellow camo, the yellow on the mats is more of a gold then the bright seadoo yellow, so it does clash slightly but not too terrible


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