fx-1 power :)

[10mm]

Re: fx-1 power

Yes. Water coming down the side of the hull while under power hits that vertical part of the rail at the rear and lifts the arse end up, creating a bunch of the cavitation issues.

So you are saying just shave the vertical part or cut off the whole corner? Did you do this to your ski?

So in the pic, the one on the left is shaved and not the one on the right?

[swapmeet]

Re: fx-1 power

So you are saying just shave the vertical part or cut off the whole corner? Did you do this to your ski?

So in the pic, the one on the left is shaved and not the one on the right?

I think they're both done...

I get it though... doesn't seem to hard to do.

[PrickofMisery]

Re: fx-1 power

They are both done. That is a pic of Kelly's ski when he was prep'n for paint.
My secondary ski is done, however my primary is not.

[10mm]

Re: fx-1 power

They are both done. That is a pic of Kelly's ski when he was prep'n for paint.
My secondary ski is done, however my primary is not.

What exactly is the procedure? Does it need to be painted or sealed after cutting it?

[Smokin'FX-1]

Re: fx-1 power

nope no paint or sealing needed. Just take any sharp edges off with some sand paper so you don't scratch your self on it while falling off, haha.

[swapmeet]

Re: fx-1 power

I did it tonight, riding tomorrow. Thanks POM!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PrickofMisery]

Re: fx-1 power

I did it tonight, riding tomorrow. Thanks POM!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you still have the corner moldings on?

[john_650sx]

Re: fx-1 power

after close inspection it seems mine has been done already

[swapmeet]

Re: fx-1 power

Do you still have the corner moldings on?

No, one was missing from my ski when I bought it, so I removed the other one.

It doesn't look like I shaved enough, but there is not detectable lip when I run my fingers across it now.

[kawikidnva]

Re: fx-1 power

Hey Prick,

Did you get this idea from Bob (at Shredmaster)? I was on the phone with him trying to order my Shredmaster plate and he told me about this mod. He said he saw that the water was forcing the rear end up when he let his buddy ride the FX-1 (back in 95' or 96').

[PrickofMisery]

Re: fx-1 power

No, one was missing from my ski when I bought it, so I removed the other one.

It doesn't look like I shaved enough, but there is not detectable lip when I run my fingers across it now.

Looks like you have a bit more to go, specifically at the corner transition. Also be certain to mod the corner molding if you reinstall them to match.

Hey Prick,

Did you get this idea from Bob (at Shredmaster)? I was on the phone with him trying to order my Shredmaster plate and he told me about this mod. He said he saw that the water was forcing the rear end up when he let his buddy ride the FX-1 (back in 95' or 96').

Exactly! What is the status? I havent spoke to him in awhile, need to get back in touch with him to replace the one I sold to swapmeet.

[AC 46]

Re: fx-1 power

does this help the SJ also?

[437honda]

Re: fx-1 power

i did this a few days ago but still havnt ridden it ill post a review tomorrow hopefully

[PrickofMisery]

Re: fx-1 power

bUmP for referrence (550/440)

[550/440]

Re: fx-1 power

Thanks PoM!