1997 XP & SPX - where to source parts?

[username0048]

Hello all - new here and new to skis in general. I bought a pair of 1997 models this past fall, XP and SPX; both 787s. Previous owner had bought them new and said they'd been in the water last summer, but they were going to need some restoration. He didn't tell me he had never done any maintenance to them and now I'm learning lol.

Where is the best place to source parts from? I need to replace fuel lines, spark plugs, wear rings, rebuild or clean carbs, VTS bellows, rave valves, and one ski needs a top end and starter...

SBT - top end cylinder kits any good?
Today we wrench
seadoo warehouse - ive found this one to be a pain in the rear. I can find all the diagrams, but I don't have a clue which parts I need...kits are way easier for idiots like myself.

Thanks.

 

[AquaEye]

Hello all - new here and new to skis in general. I bought a pair of 1997 models this past fall, XP and SPX; both 787s. Previous owner had bought them new and said they'd been in the water last summer, but they were going to need some restoration. He didn't tell me he had never done any maintenance to them and now I'm learning lol.

Where is the best place to source parts from? I need to replace fuel lines, spark plugs, wear rings, rebuild or clean carbs, VTS bellows, rave valves, and one ski needs a top end and starter...

SBT - top end cylinder kits any good?
Today we wrench
seadoo warehouse - ive found this one to be a pain in the rear. I can find all the diagrams, but I don't have a clue which parts I need...kits are way easier for idiots like myself.

Thanks.

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Yeah, I'm on the same page. PWC'ing since the earlier 80s & this is my 1st 1997 Rotary valve GTX. I've been all over the map & getting some hits with OSD,WSM, Cometic, Sea Doo Parts Warehouse/Sea-Doo Warehouse & a small few SD dealerships that have archived some OEM parts but you really have to play phone tag on that one.. Finding a respectable amount of OEM parts on flea bay. SBT? I hear this & that but I really can't judge until I have the "SBT experience" under my belt.
Yeah, it becomes very tedious but I spent a day in the late 90s on a GTX. Hull geometry is like no other, perfect fit for me in this time of my life & worth the labors to recondition. It's a "keeper".
Good luck.

 

[burtshaver2021]

Can’t go wrong with OSD parts.com Nick there must do his due diligence because everything there works as it should. I would especially recommend his back to OEM carb rebuild kits, they are pricey but they work. Whatever you do do not buy aftermarket carb rebuild kits no matter the cost of them.
For fuel lines I recommend the automotive black lines, some are 5/16 and some are 1/4” myself I like continental black fuel line, roughly 55.00 for a 25 foot roll.
Spark plugs can be purchased anywhere but OSD has them as well for a good price
First thing you will want to do is get a shop manual and parts catalog from seadoomanuals.net
If used parts are needed west air powersports is good but pricey, parts are verified good there and they will honour if they are not, personally I’m cheap and patient so I like to buy whole machines for parts if I can.