1997

Hello, I recently bought a 1997 GSi Seadoo and have had it running nicely (The engine is in mint condition). But the problem I have is that when I connect the lanyard to the DESS post it doesn't always beep (or even allow me to start the engine or use the VTS). Through tempering with the...

Bought this ski a few years ago and have never really had any problems with it...until this past weekend. Now it is idling high, rattling in the back end, acceleration seems to be sluggish. I have never torn one of these things apart n would really appreciate any help!!!

Parts ordered - thanks.

Hi all, Im after some towing comments really. I want to tow a ringo with a 1997 GTI but can only find videos for 1997 GTX. My question is will they pull the same and spec wise are these similar craft? Engine? Hull? I think the GTI i have is the 727 2 stoke rotax so advice on towing would...

Hi All After abit of a shakey start to the season, things are looking up. Engine now starts fine and despite some key issues now alls good. The purpose of this thread to get peoples view on the seadoo 1997 GTI. All sorts of information welcomed from bad points to fuel consumption etc...

Hi all, Looking for some advice really. looked at several of the 'first time buyer' threads and got a couple of questions on top. I have just got a Seadoo 1997 GTI. Thought this would be a great ski for someone of my ability. My main questions are about starting from cold and general SOP's...

First off Hi to everyone this is my first post, I recently purchased a running 1997 Seadoo SPX for £300 to do up as i have heard these are great ski's, I have previously owned a 1998 GTX 951 Limited 130hp bit heavy and more like a boat, So i sold it and brought a 1997 XP with the susspension...

i have a 97 seadoo xp. the problem i am having it it is really hard to start. i have to crank it over for about a minute to finally get something to fire. then i have to play with the throttle to get it running. once i get it running the mid and top end are great but the take off is horrible. i...

I have a 97 GTX that idles fast and will not adjust back down. Tried to twist back manually at the engine but very hard to turn. what is the cause, how can I fix. Do i need to replace the carbs? thanks

Hi, I was riding the sea doo the other day and all of a sudden it shut off. I removed and replaced the lanyard, nothing no beep no start, the gauges didn't even flicker. After towing it back, I checked the fuses, they were fine. When I try and jump the solenoid I don't even get a spark let alone...

Have performed advanced diagnostic, 2 short beeps, will not start. Ski was working, kids shut it off out on the lake, went to restart, got nothing. yesterday couldn't even get any beeps, now getting 2 beeps. Using advanced self diagnostic mode pressing start/stop 5 times I get one short and...

I have a 1997 Challenger 1800. I can start it run the boat for about 15 minutes. Then the boat stops and I can't restart it. I can retry the same sequence the next day and the same thing happens. Can anyone tell me what might be wrong?

I am new to the PWC world and just got given a 97 GTX and a 97 XP. The GTX runs but doesnt get up on plane quick and bogs down under load. Also it seems like it is running rich(smoking and fuel consumption). I have tried a few things I have read in the forum,cleaning carbs and rave...

Seadoo 1997 GSX For Sale: New Worx performance intake grate Brand new wear ring Brand new starter motor New hydroturf footgrip New battery Engine rebuilt with receipts 40 hours old rebuilt at 110 hours Ski has 150 hours New Led trailer lights New trailer plug and electrical loom 12...

Hi I am after the following items: for seadoo gsx 1996 / 1997 blue right side standard sponsor purple right side standard sponsor pull choke handle on handle bars rear blue plastic strip in middle of gunnell right side engine mount bolt good start / stop button rave valve for exhaust...

i have a 1997 gtx and the rave valve was shooting oil all over the place so i took it apart and every inch of it was covered in oil so i get down to the last of it and the thing attach to screw or what ever its called was broken of in side the engine. I'm just wondering if this is anything...

Hi i own a 1997 seadoo xp and every year there seems to be a new problem with it... AT the end of last season it woulndnt turnover and it sounded like a dead battery so we tried a couple different batteries and it still woulndnt start. Now when we try to start it it will beep when you attach...

Hey everyone, So I have a 1997 GSX Limited that just got a lot of work done to it before the winter... Got pretty much a whole electrical rebuild... new stator, new everything pretty much in that damn black box. haha... Also got a new Starter. So I tried to fire up the GSX and it would turn...

I'm a new owner of an old 97 hx jetski. Though I am missing an access panel/cover that is vital to staying afloat. Problem is that the part is no longer being manufactured, so I need to find on used but am having trouble doing so. CAN ANYONE HELP!!??