What you should know about Buying a 2007 - 2022 Kawasaki Ultra LX 160 Jet Ski
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- Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2023
- This is a 2021 Kawasaki Ultra LX, one of the last production years of a ski that ran from 2007 to 2022. This machine is super reliable, durable, and capable.
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The interesting part is that I see Kawasaki skis on the water but good buying one, people holding on to them.
Seadoos and Yamahas galore in the used market, at least in my area 🤷♂️
You are 100% correct- these Ultras will last 25-30 years and hundreds and hundreds of hours without many issues, so people tend to hold onto them.
Nice. I was thinking of buying a jetski and one of the first things I found is a 2007 221 hrs Ultra LX so I decided to search around on them. Seems they are well loved by you guys. The owner of this particular one apparently just dropped 2300 on service on it this month, including a drive shaft, damper, battery, spark plugs, reverse cable and whatever the handle is...ask 5500 with new tires and bearings trailer. While I am mechanically inclined, I have to admit, I know next to nothing about these things....
Great jetski for sure. One of the most reliable Jetskis ever produced. Had a friend that took his 2012 Kawi Ultra LX to Abaco in 2019. Believe me he was thankful he was on that model for the adventure. Thanks for sharing JD
I tend to focus on the 310, but the LX is actually much more reliable due to the simple design and the fact is has less components to fail!
man i can't wait to see more content on that 1100! thanks again for detailed videos like this one.
The Ultra LX also has 56 gallons of storage space and a front storage compartment opening large enough to actually use all that space. Plus it has the massive 20 gallon fuel tank from the Utlra 310 while consuming significantly less fuel for really excellent cruising range.
Yes all really good comments!
For Maintenance, don't forget about the 100 hour valve shim check and unlikely adjustments. The checks are easy to do.
I put out a poll and asked if viewers wanted to see the valve check and they voted no lol
Are there any videos of it anywhere? I have a 2012 with 80 hours and want to do this
@@kyzerw3816 ruclips.net/video/lI2nYjM5cWw/видео.htmlsi=oTlRW5oLMOz5ht7S
@24:24 there’s info about the valve shims and checking valve lash.
It’s a very solid engine and not prone to wear. Unless you’re experiencing power loss or have low compression, it’s not something you need to worry about. Especially at 80 hours
@@JDsWaterWorlddon’t listen to them, those who do stuff themselves appreciate it.
Can't say enough good things about this ski. My 2015 I bought new has 480 trouble free hours on it. I've had 2013 300x, 2015 310x, and 2018 310x. Those were in the shop all the time for problems. The Ultra LX is the only one I still have. Cant beat simple.
Thanks for the comment! Yes exactly! No trim to fail, no supercharger to service, no fancy gizmos or gadgets- just a solid hull, durable jet pump, and reliable engine! Such a great ski, it’s one you never sell!
My 2023 Ultra160LX does 50mph GPS tops in flat water. I still prefer the 23 over the older models, the fly by wire throttle and reverse better, and the old screen looks like a flip phone lol
I have not actually ridden the new Ultra 160 yet but will have the opportunity in a few weeks. It is slower than the previous gen as of right now, but I know there are ride plates, tunes, and pump wedges that will be coming to the market that will improve the speed greatly
1500 is a great engine. My 160LXS can do 55 with less than 1/3 tank and one rider on back of seat. Surprisingly trim makes no difference from neutral to full up. Down slows it down and plants nose but unlike previous skis with trim, neutral to full up no difference. Very surprising. And I added a wedge that made no difference. 55 not bad but was hoping wedge and full up low on gas might net 57. Still love the ski. Especially in the ocean. Trying a ride plate next year. My 2005 15f is probably over 700 hours now. Engine never touched. Replaced gauge after 2022. Know it was well over 600 hours and it was ran a lot last summer with new gauge. 2020 160x well over 200 hours. Only issue was fuel filter. 15f still has original fuel filter!
Is there the possibility to add a rack for supplementary fuel tanks on the 2007-2022 Ultras? How and where would the rack fit? The area in the back seems a bit smallish.
There are a few rack options- PWC SuperRack has a few that fit on both the current and previous gen Ultras. Watercraft Journal sells a long hauler fuel system that fits on this skis as well!
I have a problem with my Kawasaki Ultra 310 jetski with the AIR sensor code H and I'm confused about what steps I should take to fix it.
What year is the ski?
Is a 2007 Kawasaki 250x with 185 hrs a reliable ski they are some of the cheapest skis i see for sale not sure if that’s to do with reliability?
Hard to say..salt or fresh water? What maintenance was done over the years? It’s an almost 20 year old ski so likely will need thousands in maintenance items to get it up to par to be “reliable” and it will never be as good as a 310. You’re better off getting a 310- even a first gen 310- in my opinion as it has so so so many improvements over the 250z
How would you say the new ultra 160 LX stacks up to the new Yammy fx ho, been looking at theses 2 for my lady and I. Great channel love the vid where your wife rides the 310 LX...
Here’s the bottom line: the Kawasaki is built from SMC and gelcoat and has a proven reliable engine and drivetrain. The new Yamaha has a new 1.9l engine that might potentially have defects or issues that have not been worked out yet- I would like to say this is doubtful, but with any new platform you never know. The biggest weak point of the Yamaha is the painted hull..I don’t care what you do, the paint does not hold up well, especially on the bottom where the trailer bunks contact the hull. The new FX is a bit faster than the Ultra 160 due to the hull design. The Yamaha footwell drains and great! I think the Kawasaki Display and software with the jog dial is much easier to use and is faster than the Yamaha. My advice would be to go sit on both, have your girl sit on both and see which one is more comfortable for you both. They are both great skis- I prefer Kawasaki for durability and reliability- I personally would not buy Yamaha skis again until they go back to a more durable hull coating. I tell people this: I buy the best, and if I thought that Yamaha or SeaDoo made the best product I would own 3 of them like I do Kawasakis!
@JDsWaterWorld Thanks for input!
I just pick up last night a mint 07 ultra lx blue and white with a galvanized trailer for $500…motor over heated owner stopped riding it. And stored it for 2 years… any advice how to tackle an overheated engine
Really depends on how "overheated" it was..could need a full rebuild or maybe the block is just packed full of sand or something..Hard to say...
@@JDsWaterWorld thanks for the reply I tried removing the spark plug with no luck. I do have a 07 15f motor will that go in the ultra lx and plug up the the harness and cluster no issues. Or will I have to use the 15f engine harness, key and cluster…I’m assuming there the same engine
Is the 2019 JT1500KKF the same as the ultra160?
The “Ultra 160” is technically the 2023+ new generation 160hp n/a Ultra but I often call the “Ultra LX” the “ Ultra 160” since that’s what I think it always should have been named
Do these machines have zincs?
No, but I think that they should!!
First Time Buyer Alert‼️lol I’m thinking about getting a 2013..153hrs…$6k w/trailer..might shoot for $5.5k or $5k Sounds like it’s worth it…I know you’re showing the 2021.Miles too high? Is there anything I’ll be missing with the older model?Any advice thanks in advance
The 2013 and 2021 are the same- very easy to maintain and exceptionally reliable. Has the ski been used in salt water? Does it have Maintenance records? Pull the dipstick and inspect the oil- if it’s very black that likely means it was not changed regularly..check for corrosion on the bolt heads..There is lots to inspect including compression, impeller condition, etc. Always demand a test drive- even if the owner takes you out, if there’s nothing to hide they will usually always agree when asking full retail price like that.
That is the fastest answer I’ve ever gotten on RUclips….ever lol Thank You🙏🏼Says it was never in Salt before. I saw a 2009 260 Ultra X Riva Stage 1 Supercharged 145hrs for $6500 but I thought it might be problematic with the SC on it.Not a first time rider, but def 1st time buyer. I’ve heard of a compression gauge to hook up to it as well
Haha always happy to help a fellow Jet Ski enthusiast out! You know, I’d stay away from the Ultra 260 and if you are interested in supercharged go with the 310- but they require lots of maintenance (like any supercharged ski) so you either need to be able to do it yourself or have a skilled mechanic you can rely on to do it for you. Also you want to avoid anything with Riva or aftermarket parts- normally those have had the living snot ridden out of them and the aftermarket performance parts usually don’t age as well as the oem. If the LX was never in salt it should theoretically be fine with 153 hrs but keep in mind it’s 10 years old..so chances are cooling hoses and fuel lines, fuel filter bag, etc etc will need to be replaced as a matter of safety and reliability if they haven’t already. As I said, through inspection and compression test and then ride it to make sure there’s no funky problems..
Awesome, I had the same thoughts with supercharged being rode like hell.I’m pretty mechanically inclined and if hoses,fuel lines, fuel filter bag are easy on these, shouldn’t be a problem.I doubt those will be expensive to purchase.Its almost 1a.m. and I’m doing all the research I can, but I REALLY respect the guys that own,ride,and work on them.Some things I might pay a mechanic to do but we’ll see about that lol reliability is the biggest for me. I live in Florida,I’ve heard of a lot of ppl shooting over to Bimini Bahamas on jet skis but I’ll have to see if this is a viable vessel for the trip lol this video really caught my ears somehow and I watch hundreds.Thanks again.Looking at your channel you provide ACTUAL massive value.Cheers
Well thanks for the comment! Yeah the LX is a tank- great reliable and easy to maintain ski. For a trip to the Bahamas you will need a rack to carry your extra fuel- the LX gets about 5-6 mpg at cruising speed while the supercharged skis get closer to 4 mpg
Think my start/kill switch is going bad
lol take it apart, grease it, reassemble
@@JDsWaterWorld no rust, just doesn't work now unless you really hold it down
Probably time for a new one then- luckily there are hundreds of them for cheap on eBay!
This ski does only 53 mph GPS, not 57-60 mph. The STX 160 does 62 mph GPS
See my testing videos, solid 57/58 most conditions. I added a 4 degree pump wedge, and have videos coming soon on phenolic intake spacer - ski does 62 mph gps with these mods, no tune. What’s your rpm? We do 59 mph at 7600 rpm on the test video I posted
My stock STX 160 does 67 mph @7500 rpm on the dreamspeedo but in reality the speed is 62 mph according to the GPS. A stock ultra lx does 59 mph on the dreamspeedo but is 53 mph GPS
@@user-ow5xe7cp5c These things are meant to go out in the ocean where the limit is set by your back not the ski, on a completely flat lake even 85 mph gets boring
@@SurfChopThe LX has got a great hull for offshore but lacks power and tops out at 53 mph. Another great hull for offshore is the FX HO 2010 which tops out at 62 mph. These 9mph difference is a lot even in rough offshore conditions
@@JDsWaterWorldWill a 2 degree pump wedge and phenolic intake spacer increase the top speed of my STX 160?