Kawasaki Jet Kawasaki jet ski question, why ground wire burns up as soon as its connected to battery?
does anyone know why my ground wire that goes from the motor to the elect. box burns as soon as i hook up the battery, i just replaced the starter relay
can you suggest what wire may be hooked up wrong?
What kind of crankcase oil does a kawasaki JS300 Jet Ski use? And don't tell me it dosen't have crankcase oil
Even thouth it is a 2 stroke, it still has crankcase oil in it. There is a dipstick and a drain plug.
I am sorry to inform you, but it does not have crankcase oil (other than what comes from the fuel mix).
BUT................
It does use motor oil as well!
There is a dipstick on the magneto cover, and that is for motor oil. This is to lube the starter gears. The 300 is the only Kawasaki that uses oil in the mag case. It does not lube the crankcase though, it is sealed. It should also never get "low" but is reccommended to be changed at 100 hour intervals.
The manual reccomends SE or SF 10W-40W, 10W-50W, 20W-40W, or 20W-50W.
I can't remember the number of 440's 550's, 650's and more that have come into my shop with oil in the mag case! or the 300's that have come in without oil!
You ought to get ahold of a maintenance manual. It will help keep your 300 running as long as possible. They are fun, but as I have aged and gotten fatter, I have trouble getting on one!
Here is a tip for you though, instead of buying the YB16 motorcycle battery, I run lawn and garden batteries in most of my Kawasakis. They fit all the stand-ups, and the X2, and many of the STS's and such. The cost less, and last longer as well.
Kawasaki Jet ski How do i block off oil injection on 650 kawasaki jet ski. What mix ratio should i use when finished?
you dont really need to block it, just abandon it if you feel its not working properly and run 50:1 premix. if you want to block it, look for a small tube going from the oil injection pump to the carb or intake, and plug it.
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kawasaki jet ski stx 900.No water coming out of bypass.What is the canister half way between the bypass tube?
no water coming out of bypass,however engine is not overheating.what is the canister with wires coming out of it and what does it do?I am presuming it is blocked or not working.
That is the water temp sensor. If you have no water at that point or it's too hot, your motor will go into an over rich condition to protect it. If this is not working you should notice a dramatic drop in performance.
Pull all your lines and blow through them with compressed air. (Use only low pressure on the switch itself.) The problem could be at the outlet end or near the impeller where the water comes in.
Jet Gas How long does a 15 gallon tank of gas last while riding a Jet Ski?
I am going on a lake vacation and recently bought a Jet Ski. I own a 2002 Yamaha GP800R. If i ride at half throttle, how long will the gas last? Also, would you recommend regular gas or Super?
I recommend regular gas, unless you want to spend more money. It all depends on how hard you ride the jet ski for example I have one and a full tank of gas (15gallons) can last either a day or three days depending on how hard I run it. If your tubing them your making the jet ski work harder, requiring more gas. But if your just crusing around then its requiring less work and your using gas wisely.
Can Jet Chips Compete With Sct Performance Programmers?
What the heck is a power programmer? Power programmers are little devices that you plug into you car’s computer that alter your vehicle’s factory settings, allowing for more power, better mpg, and overall improved performance. Where’s the downfall you ask? Beats me!
There are many types of hand held diesel programmers out there, the ones we are going to talk about today are the Jet Chips’ performance programmer and the SCT livewire power tuner. They both have similar functions and power increases – and a few unique features to each. I will summarize the top selling points from each product’s manufacturer.
Let’s take a look at the Jet Chips. First of all, tuners are excellent additions because you can easily transfer them from vehicle to vehicle. That means you won’t have to purchase another performance programmer when you upgrade to a new ride. Also, there is a free extreme program available on the company website that adds additional options for off-roading. On some trucks the extreme program adds up to 23 extra horsepower! The more modifications you have, the more gains you will see from your Jet Chips programmer.
Top Jet Chips Claims:
-Ability to modify air/fuel ratios, ignition, shift points, shift firmness, top speed limiter, and rev limiter specs
-Gas vehicles gain between 22 and 29 horsepower and up to 40 lbs. of torque, depending on engine size
-Duramax LZ7 engine gains up to 100 horsepower and 170 lbs. of torque; Duramax LLY gains up to 95 horsepower and 175 lbs. of torque
-The Jet Performance Programmer can calibrate your speedometer or let you read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
-The Jet Performance Programmer installs in minutes and takes less than 20 seconds to begin tuning
A lot of people rant and rave about the SCT livewire. Why? This hand held programmer comes with three built in tunes for economy, economy while towing, and all out performance. This unit loads its program into the truck through the trucks diagnostic port. The Livewire also offers the ability to check and clear trouble codes as well as calibrate the speedometer for larger tires. SCT has tuners for most new vehicles; both diesel and gas. The SCT livewire also comes with a screen about three times larger than the competitions.
Best SCT Claims:
-Gain up to 33HP/35ft-lbs torque for gas; 120HP/240ft-lbs torque for diesel (varies by vehicle)
-Maximum Fuel Economy Tune delivers fuel mileage gains of up to 2 MPG, depending on your driving style
-Smoothes throttle response and increases performance across the entire power band
-Livewire also holds up to 3 custom-tune files for heavily-modified vehicles
-Preloaded tuning means you can enjoy your Livewire right out of the box
-Includes a built-in, high-intensity yellow LED shift light
-Real-time instrumentation records and displays MPG, horsepower, torque, quarter-mile and 0-60 times
-Easily return your vehicle to the factory tune for scheduled dealer maintenance
-The Livewire does not void your vehicle’s manufacturer warranty
Overall, I recommend the SCT Livewire. It will probably run you almost $200 more, but it’s worth every penny in opinion. You will be saving money ever time you fill up at the pump. You can avoid expensive mechanic costs every time the “Check Engine” light comes on. And your truck or car will be more fun to drive. Who doesn’t want more power?
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If you are looking for added performance, but don’t want to empty your piggy band, go with the Jet Chips tuner. If you want optimum power and options, go with the SCT livewire. – Mike Rosania
I'm purchasing a 1999 Polaris 3 seater with trailer for $1200.00. Is it worth it?
no. my family has a polaris. it has never worked right since the day we got it. it never starts the first time. we have to start it with the choke every single time and then it still takes a couple times to start. do not get a polaris.
you should consider a better brand like kawasaki. you could still probably find one that is used for a good price.
Melissa Feroglia called talk radio host Tom Martino in November 2004 to complain on his consumer-advice show. Feroglia had purchased a jet ski in Boring, Oregon at John and Susan Gardner's Mount Hood Polaris. Feroglia was not happy and Martino fanned the flames. Unfortunately for the Gardners, Martino's show was nationally syndicated and they were burned.
Feroglia told Martino that her jet ski had broken down again and again. According to Feroglia, John Gardner had first promised to refund her money, but had then said that her ski jet was fixed and there would be no refund. Feroglia concluded her woes by telling Martino that at that point the weather was too cold. She would have to wait until spring to try out her jet ski.
Martino, in the flip and annoying way of many talk show hosts who could not be bothered with the facts, then told Feroglia that Gardner was lying to her. Martino and Martino's producer continued the saga by telling us of a cycle we are all far too familiar with: Calling the shop, being told to contact the manufacturer, contacting the manufacturer, and being told to call the shop again. We don't know if their tale was true or not.
We do know that Martino said, "Polaris sucks." The situation further spiraled out of control as Martino encouraged his listeners to contact Mount Hood Polaris and the manufacturer and tell them that they would never again buy any Polaris products.
John and Susan Gardner sued after their phone lines were flooded and they were threatened. The Gardner's lawsuit stated that people driving by the store for several weeks shouted insults and the store lost approximately $600,000 in business. A judge dismissed their suit and in April a federal appeals court upheld the dismissal. According to the federal appeals court, this was basically not slander because reasonable talk show listeners do not expect facts on talk shows like Martino's, just opinions. Without facts, there cannot be slander.
In the eyes of the law, whatever damage there was to the Gardners' business and reputation was due to Martino's opinion, not to any false fact or facts. Given that this damage could not have been caused by reasonable talk show listeners, the Gardners have no recourse. No law protects businesses from talk show hosts who urge unreasonable talk show listeners to damage the business.
Tom Martino has more critics than just the Gardners. His critics are concerned by the "Troubleshooter Referral List," a list of businesses that Martino endorses. A business can join Martino's list by paying a $3,000 fee and agreeing to a code of ethics. This code includes agreeing to let Martino decide disputes with consumers and follow his decisions. Martino also personally endorses business products and services on the air for payment. Critics question Tom Martino's being a creditable consumer advocate due to the very substantial fees he earns from his endorsements.
Martino apparently enjoys both sides of the street. He appears to profit as an entertainer masquerading as a consumer advocate. He also appears to profit as a businessperson selling endorsements that appear to make him a pseudo consumer advocate. Unfortunately, his audience does not appear to notice that he is a pseudo consumer advocate. He is not the real thing.
Perhaps some day we will have a law that holds talk radio hosts liable for inflaming audiences that can reasonably be expected to cause damage. Until then, businesses savaged by Tom Martino will continue to occur damages, both justified and unjustified. In the final analysis, we have no idea if the Gardners were fine upstanding business people or not. We don't know anything about their business practices. We do know that it would have required some very bad business practices for $600,000.00 in damages to have been a fair penalty. We can conclude two things from this: We need laws to handle situations like this and we need to watch out for Tom Martino and other talk show hosts like him.
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