RESTO Finally found one...

[Ruskeyjdm]

Have been keeping an eye out for a HX for a while now, picked up this 96 today

Been in storage for a few years.
Hope to clean her up soon, already looking forward to the ride

 

[pwgsx]

NICE, we had a few here in TX

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Can anyone recommend a good way to remove the PTO from a bare crank? Certain length chain wrench?

 

[wfo speedracer]

Yes a chain wrench is the preferred option

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Temporary home

 

[racerxxx]

HX's always like an X4 to hang around with.

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Look good racer, I think they make a fantastic pair...

 

[mikidymac]

LOL, must be the summer of HX's. Seems like everyone has found one this year including me:thumbsup:

 

[snikwad003]

I wish i was in that club

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

LOL, must be the summer of HX's. Seems like everyone has found one this year including me:thumbsup:

Soon we will have to start a "The HX thread" [emoji6]

 

[mikidymac]

I keep thinking about tearing into mine but probably wont get to it until next year. Although I have already started depleting Minnetonka's HX parts inventory.

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

SBT engine ordered for it today, can't wait to start prepping hull and cleaning everything up, waiting on another ski to be picked so I can move it to the garage

 

[racerxxx]

The HX is finally earning the respect. I probably put more seat time on that than my XP. It's such an addicting ride. I've ridden a hyperbolic hull and I can say the HX is so much more fun, I could care less about the speed.

 

[StayWet]

Nice find!

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Sticker removal and light cleaning

 

[wfo speedracer]

I don't believe by looking at your pics that the exhaust system that came with your ski goes on an HX, jUST A HEADS UP.

 

[racerxxx]

I don't believe by looking at your pics that the exhaust system that came with your ski goes on an HX, jUST A HEADS UP.

Correct sir, it's need the other clamp style like the 787.

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Yes, the guy didn't have the correct one so he threw in one from a 2003 gti, I have another pipe.
Good catch

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Time to break in the engine!
Hx ran good, what a blast.
I was able to balance on the ski while idling but it deff takes some effort
Deep water boarding was slightly tough without any turf
I'll be cutting and buffing the hull over the next weeks and slowly finishing it up

 

[Mickirig1]

Looks great now!

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Thanks Mick
Future plans are adding VTS and possibly a 787 swap if I can find a PTO and a mounting plate drawing or diagram

 

[Mickirig1]

My parts guy is getting 12 or so parts ski's in about a week or two.

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Sanded, buffed
Slowly getting there
Ordered bars, I have a finger throttle I'll put on

 

[mikidymac]

That thing is looking sweet.

 

[Matt Braley]

+2 nice clean up. I like the HT also.