Nice JD,... My 2016 doesn't have the cover, but if it did... I'd be having my friend from the dock yard here to make me Marine grade stainless steel upgrades, I also have an excellent engineers shop here, a couple of wizards run it and take care of all my awkward snapped stud extractions, plus any skimming, rebores, or machining required. And the prices are too fair, I have to pay them more than they ask. £60 for the same fix I've seen everyone else pay $600 for, so I gave them £90. That was an fx engine mount stud that particular time. Thanks JD, I'll keep this in mind for if I ever get a newer 310r. Magic.. 😉👍
Good tutorials as always. So… I’m gonna have to take everything apart again because my fuel pump float is definitely stuck. I checked everything else and the fuel gauge still reads 1/4 tank all the time. Also on a side note JD, how did your guys fair in the hurricanes? Hope there was no damage
Damn that sucks..when i did my pump install I tested everything before I put it back together just to make sure..maybe the float got stuck on the filter or band or something? Thanks for asking man, luckily we were completely fine here!
@@JDsWaterWorld good to hear. About the fuel pump mod, I guess the lesson here is anyone can take something apart. What takes skill is putting it back together
@@JDsWaterWorld it’s all good. Like I said lesson learned on my part. I should’ve done what you did and made sure everything worked before rushing to the ramp to ride my ski
Love all your vids BTW just to circle back to your ThrotlePS problem 5 months ago did U change or fixed was it really the problem? Seems lots of us have that same issue... was wondering cause before I stored my 310LX had the same hesitation on acceleration and low rpm at full speed, but when I restarted went A-1 then after 30 minutes problem started back again seems like an intermittent problem. So before taking things apart just wondered how it went for U.
You have to check the function of the TPS and throttle body actuator with the resistance and voltage tests using a multi meter and needle adapter..I swapped my throttle body out for another one. Hesitation could also be fuel pressure, belt slip, ignition/spark, pump bearing failure, or a combination of all..have to keep checking things until you find something that's out of spec
@@JDsWaterWorld 2022 310 LX ... I understand all the factors involved with hesitation my question was when u changed the throttle body did it fix your hesitation cause my jet ski is in storage now till spring but I beleive the throtle body is the culprit. So again after changing the throttle body was the problem solved? It's a $1000 part I have the extended warranty like you. Did you get it covered under warranty? THX for your precious time very apreciated.
Ok, so the throttle bodies from 2014 - 2021 were made by Mikuni in Japan and in 2022 they switched production to China. I got an older one made in Japan and swapped it in. Did you watch my 5 step diagnostic video? Have you ever greased the pivot bushing or changed the spark plugs? Are you making sure you have fresh fuel and your bilge is completely dry? Did you change the fuel filter? Not sure if your hours...Probably the most common cause of hesitation would be spark plugs are worn (25 hours is the typical life of PMR9B)
Theoretically you could just take a stainless bolt the right size, put a fender washer on it, then epoxy in place same way...but I was curious to see the entire new bracket..stupid of Kawasaki not to make it of stainless steel- probably some bean counter cost cutting measure
@@JDsWaterWorld True. Really stupid. Combining rust free metals with plain metals always make the lesser metal degrade even faster. You will have to repeat this job soon I am afraid.😅 Love your videos. I just bought a 310X and I am planning to do most of the quality upgrades you showed us.
Hi JD. I'm looking at a 2023 Ultra 160LX with 15 hours. If I don't see any red flags before, I will request a short water test before moving forward. Is there something I should be careful, aware or double checking before buying this jet ski?. Also, if you're buying from someone you don't know, what is the usual process? take it to a dealer for an inspection? Thank you
15 hrs really not enough for anything to go wrong..did prev owner buy the extended warranty? I would personally not buy a used JetSki unless it came with an extended warranty.
Couldn't do it without you and your great videos JD!
Nice JD,... My 2016 doesn't have the cover, but if it did... I'd be having my friend from the dock yard here to make me Marine grade stainless steel upgrades, I also have an excellent engineers shop here, a couple of wizards run it and take care of all my awkward snapped stud extractions, plus any skimming, rebores, or machining required. And the prices are too fair, I have to pay them more than they ask. £60 for the same fix I've seen everyone else pay $600 for, so I gave them £90.
That was an fx engine mount stud that particular time.
Thanks JD, I'll keep this in mind for if I ever get a newer 310r. Magic.. 😉👍
Yo Great repair
Good tutorials as always. So… I’m gonna have to take everything apart again because my fuel pump float is definitely stuck. I checked everything else and the fuel gauge still reads 1/4 tank all the time. Also on a side note JD, how did your guys fair in the hurricanes? Hope there was no damage
Damn that sucks..when i did my pump install I tested everything before I put it back together just to make sure..maybe the float got stuck on the filter or band or something? Thanks for asking man, luckily we were completely fine here!
@@JDsWaterWorld good to hear. About the fuel pump mod, I guess the lesson here is anyone can take something apart. What takes skill is putting it back together
lol well sorry you had an issue!!
@@JDsWaterWorld it’s all good. Like I said lesson learned on my part. I should’ve done what you did and made sure everything worked before rushing to the ramp to ride my ski
Love all your vids BTW just to circle back to your ThrotlePS problem 5 months ago did U change or fixed was it really the problem? Seems lots of us have that same issue... was wondering cause before I stored my 310LX had the same hesitation on acceleration and low rpm at full speed, but when I restarted went A-1 then after 30 minutes problem started back again seems like an intermittent problem. So before taking things apart just wondered how it went for U.
PLEASE REPLY. thx!
You have to check the function of the TPS and throttle body actuator with the resistance and voltage tests using a multi meter and needle adapter..I swapped my throttle body out for another one. Hesitation could also be fuel pressure, belt slip, ignition/spark, pump bearing failure, or a combination of all..have to keep checking things until you find something that's out of spec
What year machine?
@@JDsWaterWorld 2022 310 LX ... I understand all the factors involved with hesitation my question was when u changed the throttle body did it fix your hesitation cause my jet ski is in storage now till spring but I beleive the throtle body is the culprit. So again after changing the throttle body was the problem solved? It's a $1000 part I have the extended warranty like you. Did you get it covered under warranty? THX for your precious time very apreciated.
Ok, so the throttle bodies from 2014 - 2021 were made by Mikuni in Japan and in 2022 they switched production to China. I got an older one made in Japan and swapped it in. Did you watch my 5 step diagnostic video? Have you ever greased the pivot bushing or changed the spark plugs? Are you making sure you have fresh fuel and your bilge is completely dry? Did you change the fuel filter? Not sure if your hours...Probably the most common cause of hesitation would be spark plugs are worn (25 hours is the typical life of PMR9B)
Is in not possible to replace the steel back plate for a stainless one? Thus avoiding any rust problems in the future?
Theoretically you could just take a stainless bolt the right size, put a fender washer on it, then epoxy in place same way...but I was curious to see the entire new bracket..stupid of Kawasaki not to make it of stainless steel- probably some bean counter cost cutting measure
@@JDsWaterWorld
True. Really stupid. Combining rust free metals with plain metals always make the lesser metal degrade even faster. You will have to repeat this job soon I am afraid.😅
Love your videos. I just bought a 310X and I am planning to do most of the quality upgrades you showed us.
Hi JD. I'm looking at a 2023 Ultra 160LX with 15 hours. If I don't see any red flags before, I will request a short water test before moving forward. Is there something I should be careful, aware or double checking before buying this jet ski?. Also, if you're buying from someone you don't know, what is the usual process? take it to a dealer for an inspection? Thank you
15 hrs really not enough for anything to go wrong..did prev owner buy the extended warranty? I would personally not buy a used JetSki unless it came with an extended warranty.
@@JDsWaterWorld I sent you an email. Did you get it?
Does that gasket around the engine bay help keep water out?
Ehhh kind of..when I ride in nasty chop water gets in no matter what