RESTO Our 787 x4 restoration modification thread

[Jetskigoodies]

And a set of oem seadoo mats. These were actually an option for the 99 xp, when I was doing the 99 spx resto [MENTION=57920]racerxxx[/MENTION] found these on ebay. The auction title showed that they were for a 99 spx, I bought them and when they got here I knew they were for a different hull style. The paper work that came with them listed 4 different models, so I assume they printed one paper for all the models they were making them for and the seller just went with the first model. Anyway it was also missing the yellow circle so we cut a circle out of black and put it on.

These also did not have the psa on them. We only buy them with psa but this was an impulse buy. Any way we used weldwood per recommendation of [MENTION=41828]Minnetonka4me[/MENTION]. It was simple. We laid the mats where they were going to go and I traced them with a pencil onto the hull. I then brushed the glue on the mats and then inside my pencil stenciled area of the hull. I let the glue tack up and then applied them. One thing i would do differently now is brush the glue on the hull first and then the mats. The mats seemed to tack up alot sooner then the hull did.

Today we played with our plotter and cut some reg numbers for this 97xp

Old and busted

New and improved

Not bad for our first set.
We still need to play with the software a bit to see what we can really do

 

[glsmohio]

Today we played with our plotter and cut some reg numbers for this 97xp

Old and busted

New and improved

Not bad for our first set.
We still need to play with the software a bit to see what we can really do

What kinda paint do you use when you paint seadoo on the seat?

Thanks
Scott

p.s I love to see the builds you do on all the skis

 

[racerxxx]

What kinda paint do you use when you paint seadoo on the seat?

Thanks
Scott

p.s I love to see the builds you do on all the skis

Here you go!

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...encil-your-vinyl-parts-Step-by-step-Pictorial

 

[glsmohio]

Here you go!

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...encil-your-vinyl-parts-Step-by-step-Pictorial

thanks racer!

 

[Jetskigoodies]

We ordered the material to make stencils. So we should have them available soon.

 

[AdamXP800]

Will you be selling these?



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[Jetskigoodies]

Yes we will.

 

[Jetskigoodies]

Did a little more to that 97xp. We have been neglecting our projects but all this had left was some cosmetic work and new needles and seats. The needles and seats are ordered and the cosmetic work, well

Finished buffing.

Put some decals we cut tonight on.

Warmed up some vinyl for the seat.

Seat wrapped, and just placed on to see how it looks. We still need to install the grab bar, under pan, and the rest of the seat trim parts. Actually used a harbor freight screw driver to hold it on.

 

[AdamXP800]

Looks damn good! Are you going to stencil that seat?



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[Jetskigoodies]

Thanks but it Looks better today! I do not think we will stencil this one. It might just be too much unless i do a brp logo

 

[AdamXP800]

I'm digging the turf!!

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[Jetskigoodies]

That was made for the 99 models. I have the paperwork it came with and it listed all the models. I originally bought this for oem parts for the 99 spx resto but the guy listed it wrong on ebay.he had it listed as the spx, not xp mats.

 

[racerxxx]

Looks great JSG! I assume the handlebar cover and seat pivot covers got the Wipe New treatment?

 

[Jetskigoodies]

Sure did. The rear grab bar got the heat gun though. The wipe new did nothing for it. The trim pieces on this were all in good shape already but wipe new made it shine up. The rub rails were wiped with acetone. I tried rustoleum brand first and they turned a greyish color. Went back over them with kleen strip and they were glossy black again.

The grab bar looked like this

Now

 

[AdamXP800]

What's a minty fresh 97 xp like this go for?



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[CReynoldsMIZ]

Put a fresh battery in it and it idled right about 1300. Still have not water tested or checked anything. Just fired it up. We will be using [MENTION=49142]griz400[/MENTION] 's rfi thread to trouble shoot it.

What was the verdict on this ski JSG?

 

[Jetskigoodies]

I changed the plugs and put in a new battery and it ran great during the test ride but then the low battery came on, I rode it like that for a long time and it never died. I only got around 6500 rpms but it was quite choppy out. Now it got Rectifier and she was good to go. We are putting new mats on it next week and it is going up for sale.

 

[Jetskigoodies]

What's a minty fresh 97 xp like this go for?



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I have it listed for $2000 but will take $1800. I know everyone on cl haggles so I always list it a little higher than what I will accept. Honestly though many of ours sell before we even go to list them. By word of mouth.

 

[AdamXP800]

Damn, that's a good deal. For some reason everyone down here wants 2500$ for faded 97 xps



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[Jetskigoodies]

Felt like xmas when I got home today

 

[AdamXP800]

Holy crap!



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[AdamXP800]

Will you be selling any of this? I see a few things I need in that pile



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[Jetskigoodies]

What was the verdict on this ski JSG?

Here she is, back inside.
Old nasty mats

This thing is so clean. I will be sad to sell this one.

New blacktip mats

 

[Rosie2514]

ahh, all the neat little idea's ive learned from this thread. JSG, what sealant do you use on the headbolts? 242?

 

[AdamXP800]

Damn, that is a good looking Gsx Rfi.



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