Kawasaki owners many times will state how bulletproof their JetSki is. However, regardless of the manufacturer, sometimes they may not use the best quality parts.
Kawi Performance sells a small kit that includes a stainless steel fuel rail fitting and mount bolts. This will replace the basic bolts and plastic fitting that is prone to breaking. The Kawi Performance Stainless Steal Fuel Rail Fitting is made in house, and everything is sourced in the USA.
This kit will fit all years and all trims of the Kawasaki SSR 1500, STX 150, Ultra 300 and 310 models and even the new Ultra 160. The tools that you will need you can grab in the most basic tool kit. All you need is your quarter drive ratchet, Phillips head driver, quarter inch socket and an 8mm socket.
Before you begin, make sure to open the gas cap so that you don’t get fuel all over yourself and your machine. Insert your Phillips head driver into the 1/4 inch socket and remove the bolts holding the fuel rail in place. They strip easy, so be sure to put a lot of pressure on them. Once removed, you can move the fuel rail back and forth easily.
Next we need to remove the fuel fitting. It is easily recognizable as it as a red clip over it. Stick your fingers under the red clip and push out very lightly on the two little prongs on the bottom, and then up. Pull that hose off of and remove your fuel rail fitting.
When installing the new fitting, be sure to have the o-rings in place from the original. Place the fitting back into the fuel rail and slide the fuel line on your new fitting. You’ll hear it click into place, and then push the red clip down and you will hear it click as well.
Place the fuel rail back into place lining up the bolt holes. Grab your 3/16 stainless steel replacement fuel rail bolts and put on the rubber washers from the original bolts. Place your new bolts into place one at a time and use your 8mm socket to tighten them down. Hand tighten first and then use your ratchet to make them snug, very lightly. You can also torque to 25 inch pounds. Don’t forget to close your gas cap and you are now all done!
