She has arrived - my first Jet Ski

[kb]

After 8 months of planning, and research, I collected my Jet Ski last night
FX 160, 2004, 53 hours, fish finder , radio, and a fair whack of safety equipment. Today, was up at 06.20, took EVERYTHING out, washed, polished, dried, packed, unpacked, repacked. What is killing me, is the first time I can use her, is 10 december!! Just too busy at the moment.

Thanks :thankie to each and every person that has given advice, suggestions, and support, you guys know who you are. Without missing anyone, Johnno, Pajero Mad, Sparky, TAM, and the rest.

Speaking of advice, anyone know why the trim shift wont turn?? Cannot adjust, and yes, before the comments, start, she does have trim.

See you on the water.

kb

 

[Pinto]

Congrats kb!

I also have a FX160, fantastic machine.
10 Dec, you going to the Port Edward competition?

Cheers

 

[kb]

niks - off th da vaal.
However, will be on the Natal north coast 16-28 december, if anyone wants beer!! Why beer, well, cause I have not done the sea launches as yet - but plans are being made.

kb

 

[Pajero mad]

Pinto, welcome brotherin to a flipping cool sport.

 

I had the same sh1t with mine and what I found was that it gets jamed through rust so what I use to do which really worked was pouring 3-in-1 down the cable tubes, this I still do as a matter of course, it does ease it up though and remember it only works under slow conditions.

hope this helps.

Congrats.....pics?

 

[kb]

eh, parejo mad - OK. Will try that - slightly confused, but will attempt.

here is a pic taken about 2 mins after I hitched her up.

 

[Knaap]

Nice!

What made you decide to buy this one? Im also considering to buy one and would like some advice. Who can I contact?

Enjoy and send more pics.

 

[The Ancient Mariner]

KB,well done,she looks like a sweet ride!

Hope to see you beyond backline some time!

As for the Vaal,apparently the big barbel are being caught on boerewors rolls being trolled slowly in the wake!

Cheers!
TAM