Okay so not everyone does a great job of keeping track of things rarely used such as your Yamaha owner’s manual. Maybe your spouse was the last one to ride and now you can’t find your manual. Maybe you saw your kid jumping up and down on the watercraft two days ago in the garage and the manual is suddenly misplaced.
Whatever the case is, Yamaha makes it painless and easy to get a copy with their downloadable digital owner’s manuals. Now is a great time to brush up on certain topics prior to riding season such as operation and pre-ride checklists.
Perhaps this will be the first time riding your new WaveRunner. Be sure to check out the section on break-in period of your new engine as well as familiarizing yourself with all of the functions of your particular model.
If you have found yourself having trouble starting your unit after the long winter storage, check out the troubleshooting tips in your owner’s manual. For more in depth knowledge about troubleshooting and servicing your WaveRunner, you can even purchase a service manual.
Let’s face it, we find a lot of misinformation and downright shady advice from online forums and videos about how to work on your unit. Eliminate the guesswork and get factual details by purchasing a factory service manual. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did.
Removing speed restrictors from Kawasaki PWC usually require a complete tuning kit in order to gain 6-8 mph over normal speeds. Purchasing a flash kit takes more time and money, putting a damper on your water time. With the Kspeed SCOM, you don’t have to spend close to a $1,000 or more by purchasing a tuner or taking your JetSki in to have its restrictive speed control function removed.
That’s where Brisbane Kawasaki comes in to save you time and money with their affordable and easy way to modify your stock ski. They save you the hassle of trying to find a place to flash your speed modification or spending the extra money for a complete flash kit.
Save money while still getting the benefit of attaining higher speeds on your Kawasaki Ultra. Also, the Brisbane Kawasaki website notes that the Kspeed SCOM does not affect Eco Mode or Cruise Control Functionality. All original dash functions are retained.
If you have any questions or want any information, give them a call at +61 07 3265 7555 or send an email to: [email protected]. You can visit the shop at 58 Delta Street, Geebung QLD.
From the guys that brought you the 18.5-gallon fuel tank upgrade for 2018/2019 Sea-Doo ST3 hull models, now comes the new 2021 GTX Limited color display swap! And just like the fuel tank swap, this full-color dashboard will also find its way into lower-equipped models in the coming years – but we didn’t want to wait!
We accomplished this swap using all factory Sea-Doo parts, with the exception of one harness that needs to be custom made (which this author will be making this harness available via a harness swap program). So without further ado, let’s get into the swap!
Above left: First we start with disassembly of the handlebar covers as well as the gauge support, front hood, speakers, trim and storage compartment. To remove the handlebar pad on GTX/Wake Pro style pads, pull from the bottom of the pad to release it. On the RXT-X pad, remove the two T-30 screws from the bottom of the pad, then pull from the bottom. Above right: Next remove the two 8mm screws that hold the switch covers on. Pull them off from the bottom.
Above: To remove the cover on top of the handlebar, insert a screwdriver into the slots shown to release the clips.
Above: Next, remove the gauge support, again, insert a screwdriver into the slots to remove the clips. Remove the front hood and top cover in front of the gauge support. There are two 8mm screws inside the storage compartment that secure the front hood, remove those screws and the hood will slide off. For the top cover in front of the gauge support, remove the two T-30 screws and lift off the cover.
Above left: Now you have access to the two tabs to remove the gauge support. Above right: Remove the gauge support and unplug the old gauge cluster. Remove the speakers and storage compartment as described in the 18.5-gallon fuel tank install write up.
Above: Remove the handlebar wiring harness. Unplug and remove the left and right multifunction switches, remove the Christmas tree fasteners holding the harness to the handlebar, and unplug the DESS plug in the center of the handlebar. Feed the wires carefully through the handlebar, remove any tie-wraps or fasteners holding the harness to the storage compartment lid.
Above: Unplug the handlebar harness from the main harness inside the hull next to the coolant reservoir and remove it from the clips that hold it to the side of the hull. Feed it up and through the hull vent tube and remove the harness from the ski. Now we can begin reassembly by installing the new 2021 GTX Limited handlebar harness. Reverse the removal steps of the original handlebar harness by carefully feeding the end of the new harness with the two connectors on it into the hull vent tube and route it and plug it in the same way the original harness was installed.
Above: Route the new harness up through the handlebar and route it across to each side. Install the new multi-function switches (if your model requires replacing them), Start/Stop switch (on the left), and the new BRP connect switch (on the right where the 2018 “Cruise” button would go) Install the switch covers and reassemble the handlebar cover and pad.
Above: Before you install the new gauge support, install the GPS module and shield onto the new gauge support. Now you can plug in the GPS plug and install the new gauge support by reverse of the removal procedure. Remove the new gauge from the box and plug it into the new harness, carefully install it into the gauge support. Do NOT push on the gauge face to snap it into the support.
Above: After the gauge is securely snapped into the support install the new gauge bezel. You can now reinstall the storage compartment. Next you’ll need to install the new harness into the left speaker to add the new plug for the display to control audio to the sound system. (I will be offering a harness swap service to enable this install to be truly “plug and play” by anyone installing the new color display themselves.)
After the new harness is installed into the speaker, the speakers can now be reinstalled, and the rest of the ski can be reassembled. Congratulations, your new color display is installed! It may need to be married to the ECM, this can be accomplished by any Sea-Doo dealer.
Above: Enjoy the updated look to your Sea-Doo, and have fun discovering everything this new display can do!
With those warm afternoon temperatures inching upward for many folks, that can only mean one thing. Time to pull off those watercraft storage covers, fire up the engine, and get that thing ready for riding season.
Equally important, is to make sure your boating safety knowledge is up to date. With Yamaha’s Resource Page, it’s easy to find local waterway laws according to your state.
You can even take online courses through their resource page or by directly visiting BoatUS.org. At the very minimum you can take the free boating safety course which is tailored to your specific state’s laws.
This is a great time to brush up on boating and water safety to ensure that you and everyone around you can enjoy their time on the water.
If you have recently taken a safety course or would like to learn about other boating-related topics, you can also check out the various other courses offered including courses related to navigation, weather, and planning for long trips through tricky waterways such as rivers and locks.
You can never have too much knowledge when it comes to safety on the water. Get prepared now so that you’re ready to hit the water when the weather is right.
Disputes over money continues to be the leading cause for divorce in the United States, and one of the most surprising splits to hit the world of professional PWC racing happened just over a month ago. Longtime Sea-Doo X-Team racer, product developer and brand ambassador, Erminio Iantosca has hung up his yellow jersey for 2021. Rather, the iconic Pro Runabout racer has crossed the aisle to Yamaha.
The split is unexpected given Iantosca’s involvement in developing the new 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 and even earning the ski it’s first win in last year’s Pro Watercross World Championships. “It really came down to budgeting,” Iantosca told The Watercraft Journal. “Sea-Doo is having great success with its ambassador program and wanted to focus their effort there – and I wanted to put all my effort into racing.”
Major shifts like these can be a political landmine in the intimate world of racing, and Iantosca knew what he was up against. “I spoke with Yamaha and was lucky to have them make me part of the team,” he continued. “I signed a deal with RIVA Racing to run their parts. [Then I spoke to] Dean Charrier and Dean’s Team. They have helped me so much in such little time with setting up my skis, tunes, props etc.”
“I can’t wait to start racing a full season again,” Iantosca smiled. “I’ll be racing P1 AquaX on a 2021 Yamaha FX SVHO and Pro Watercross on a 2021 GP1800R SVHO.” Transitioning from the RXP-X 300 to both a FX and GP is taking up quite a bit of Iantosca’s training time. “I can’t wait to see what I can do aboard my factory Yamahas!”
Each seat has been rewrapped in Jettrim covers and mats, BP Concepts vinyl graphics and co-sponsored with JetX Powersports products. Equally, Jettribe will be providing the pro with wetsuits and PFDs.
Hydro-Turf Freerider Mark Gomez has been stepping up his vlog game lately. After a successful trip to the Daytona Freeride early this year, Gomez’s latest journey takes us along with him to Pismo Beach, California for the Pismo Spring Freeride.
No day starts without a good ole’ cup of freshly brewed coffee…or if you’re World Champion Rider Mark Gomez, an ‘MG’ emblem cup of espresso-based coffee, pressure brewed using freshly ground sponsor beans inside a state-of-the-art espresso maker. Hey Mark, what’s the retail on one of those?
Scrambling things together, Mark picks up a freshly rebuilt engine after the Daytona ride and installs it in his ski. Then after staging and packing everything up, he and the team are off to Pismo.
After doing some free ride sessions and jetsurf riding, the crew is able to relax and even do a little goofing off that evening. Hanging out and jumping over campfires with dirtbikes, what could be better!
Let’s just hope that they weren’t doing any illegal camping judging by the hefty fines posted in the background. Another successful trip in the books for Gomez.
JetX Powersports is stoked to announce their early spring order of RIVA Racing parts. They can meet your performance parts needs without the wait. You can buy all of your parts from JetX and they can take care of you.
The guys have over 25 years of experience in the watercraft industry and if you’re in Ontario, definitely hit them up for service. The technicians are highly trained and some of the best in the business. They have the means to modify stock PWC into powerful racing machines that win world titles.
Now let’s go through the current RIVA Racing parts list that we grabbed from a Facebook post. The JetX crew received some fantastic goods.
The JetX modifications department is the leading and most trusted place to take your watercraft for turning up the speed. Contact them to learn about their go-fast packages or a custom build. JetX Powersports is located in Woodbridge, ON and can be reached by phone at: 647.280.7850.
In an effort to soften what recent tweets have called Kawasaki’s “toxic obsession” with industry-leading horsepower outputs and class-winning performance, Kawasaki Motor Corp. USA has announced a series of branding and product changes over the year, carrying into the 2022 product line and the overall company aesthetic.
These changes come as a response to a marginally viral #cancelteamgreen campaign on Reddit, which was later picked up on Twitter by a handful of self-identified “anti-aggression activists” and “inclusivity advocates.” These tweets complained that Kawasaki’s iconic green color was “too aggressive,” registered on a “hate index”; and even referenced 1930’s Germany.
Per Kawasaki, the famous Lime Green paint was first “developed in 1968, and at the 1969 Daytona 200 the following year, all the A7RS and A1RAS factory race machines were cloaked in Lime Green. Until then, Kawasaki racers had usually been painted red […]. [The] subsequent success of the Lime Green racers led Kawasaki to adopt the color as their official racing image color.”
“We are much more than a color or even our long history of winning races,” stated Kawasaki’s Director of Diversity Awareness Merkin Muffly. “Albeit atypical to respond so energetically to less than a dozen tweets, we felt strongly that a cohesive rebranding of Kawasaki would lead to greater appeal to non-powersports enthusiasts and persons with little interest in powersports, which could be a very viable market.”
Under this direction, Kawasaki will drop its iconic green hue that has lasted for 53 years, and introduce its new “more inclusive” Team Fuchsia. Muffly explained to The Watercraft Journal, “Our team of Social Media Marketing specialists polled students at 6 community college campuses along Southern California’s Pacific Coast to decide upon Kawasaki’s new less-offensive Team Fuchsia color.”
“Our research revealed that persons unaffiliated with powersports found fuchsia to be a far more inviting and welcoming color,” Muffly continued. “Dynamic, aggressive colors can trigger individuals with certain emotive sensitivities which, as we know, is equal to physical violence. And we simply cannot condone physically attacking innocent people with hostile colors.”
Although too late to halt production of current 2021 models and too cost-prohibitive to replace the decals and plastics of those units already shipped, Kawasaki will be printing a series of fuchsia-colored decals to be applied to units currently in dealer showrooms apologizing for the brand’s “green privilege” with a commitment to “do better in the near future.”
With the world in recovery mode, 2021 will be a year that everyone wants to get back out, meet with friends and family, and explore new destinations.
Yamaha has you covered with their list of recommended destinations to visit with your WaveRunner. The list is split up into regions of the United States including the South, Northeast, Midwest, and West.
Within each region, you can find a series of lakes, rivers, and reservoirs that offer their own unique features, scenery, or activities.
In the Western region, you will find vast differences in options and scenery ranging from pinewood shorelines and crystal clear lakes of Washington down to a desert oasis in Utah and Arizona.
The Midwest and South offer countless lakes and reservoirs to ride on your WaveRunner. Many areas offer camping or cabin rentals to make it an extended stay.
As things start to thaw out in the Northeast, you can find a host of picturesque retreats and rocky coastline lakes to explore. So get out, find new opportunities, and explore new places this year which is easy to do aboard a Yamaha WaveRunner.
Cycle Springs of Clearwater, FL is offering the brand new 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 in Midnight Purple with their killer BRP Premium Audio System for $16,899. These machines come race ready with the Rotax 1630 ACE engine. You can go from 0-50 mph in under 3-seconds while blasting your music through the dual speakers. The BRP sound system is fully submersible, so you’ll have no worries about water damage while you’re out there ripping.
The iBR feature on the 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 is third generation and it has been recognized by the USCG for improving boat safety. The iBR feature allows you to stop sooner and gives the rider the ability to maneuver worry-free at slow speeds because both hands can stay on the handlebars. You can even put the PWC in reverse so you can easily back out of any tight spots. Add on some of Sea-Doo’s LinQ accessories to complete your ride.
Cycle Springs offers their Lifetime Engine Warranty, extended warranties, 50% off service plans, and employee pricing on all gear and accessories on the day of the sale. Everyone gets financed and they’ll take your trade-in. Secure your 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 today by calling Cycle Springs Powersports at 727-771-1211. They will be glad to answer any questions.
