1998 ts1000r

[ultra560]

Hey what's up guys,

Just picked up one of these this past weekend. Very nice ski overall. Owner sold it due to some financial problems, and the fact that it doesn't run. Ski doesn't have spark, and from the looks of it previous owner allready messed around with the wiring. Did do a compression before I bought it, got 130 psi across the board, and everything else looks good. Managed to land a very clean titleless ts1000r in my area as well so should have the wiring issues lined out quick.

Few questions. .

How good is the oil injection, or is it better to just block off and go premix?
Performance wise how do these compare to the 1050 polaris?

Any main problems I need to look out for?

I'll post Pics this weekend!

Let me know what you guys think!

Thanks paul

[sea-one]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

I personally think they stopped production just when they were heading in the right direction with their lineup. If i had ever gotten one it would be the one you have

[ultra560]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

From Dallas Texas I see! I'm polaris guy, but this was a good deal for a clean ski.

[lownrangr]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

the oil pump should be ok. My '99 1100 still runs oil injection. I know nothing of Polaris so I can't compare, but it should be decently quick. I look forward to see pics!

[ultra560]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

Hey lownrangr, thanks for the reply. Read thathe running some aftermarket flame arrestors, and different jets make a big difference. By chance you know or suggest Wichita jetski to run when doing flame arrestors?

[ultra560]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

What jets** sorry auto correct trippin.

[4tec]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

He means jets on the carbs, as a modification with the flame arrestors. Certainly Not a necessity.

I just bought one stock. 1998 1000 TSR Runs great. Enjoy

[lownrangr]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

I'll have to look up my numbers, but I think I have the stock high speed jet's and I went up something like 10 sizes for pilot jets. There's still a funky transition in the midrange that another couple sizes would fix, but I just deal with it.

[rdjeep]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

I'll have to look up my numbers, but I think I have the stock high speed jet's and I went up something like 10 sizes for pilot jets. There's still a funky transition in the midrange that another couple sizes would fix, but I just deal with it.

Funny you mention a "funky transition" with an 1100 engine. I had the same issue with my 770. Won't say more, cuz I don't want to hijack this thread. But, to get back on topic......

I'm starting to get a touch of 'red boat' envy. Dealer never pushed red when I bought in '99.

[ultra560]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

Got it back on the water for the first time this season. Ski is sluggish at take of, like the hole shot is lacking alot. Once it gets around 3500-4000 rpms it just snaps of hard. Carb related?

[sea-one]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

Of course not,Work the choke a bit during this and see if it improves. If so , its lean from probably carbs dirty jets. Check the spark plugs for a chocolate brown and wet oily threads.

[Associated98]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

Nice find man. This makes me sad personally as I just lost mine two weeks ago on a jacked up trade. I miss mine already. These are beautiful boats and you will enjoy them more than any ski built in the last 15+ years. I personally convert every ski I own to premix but know alot of people that dont. Personal opinion if you trust the pump or not. No clue about Polaris, been a Shark fan boy since day one have never ridden anything else. Mine had a slight bog right about where yours takes off. A very slight mid range bog was typical of these skis. Should not have a low end bog though. Clean the carbs and replace all your fuel filters. If it persists rebuild your fuel pump.

[ultra560]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

Man honestly, i would love to feel the true performance of this ski. I converted it over to premix last year, installed all new tygon fuel lines. I havent opened the carbs, or fuel yet so im sure they Will need some attention. I have secon set of carbs im gona throw on and see if there is a difference. Plan to rebiuld one of the sets. Where can i find genuine mikuni rebiuld kits for the carbs, and fuel pump?

[ultra560]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

Allright pulled the carbs this morning to get an idea. Noticed when it runs on the center carb fuel keeps running out of the jets.. again no balls till 3500 and up. Pulled the diaphragm cover on the pto carb and found some debris, and rust. Think ot would be better to just find a good set of carbs.

[rdjeep]

Re: 1998 ts1000r

OK, so there was some water intrusion. I think you'd be better off going through your own carbs first. I can see you paying some severe cash for a set of trips. You'd likely have to rebuild whatever you bought anyway. Remember, you're buying 19 year old equipment.