@Jet Ski Jim so I bought this old 51 Cadillac this summer and brought it home. I had it inside my shop and I witnessed a mouse coming out of the car and escaped into my things in the shop. LoL I went and shut all the doors and I have a 1983 GMC truck sitting in there with a 454 in it. I started that motor and left it idling till it died 3 hours later. It starved itself of oxygen. Garantee you there are no live mice in my shop no more!!
@deadengine11 ай бұрын
LOL, great story!
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
ROFL! I think that is the most amazing (quick thinking) solution I have ever heard, I love it!!!
@gregoryhanson97111 ай бұрын
WOW! that's the first thing that comes to mind...
@AtimatikArmy11 ай бұрын
Sounds and looks pretty fast. I cannot believe how fast the new 2022 Super Jet is... Maybe a 4 stroke future is not as bad as us die hards think? I just wish the bigger heavier trend would go into reverse... There is a reason the good ol' days were so good... there's a reason...
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
well that was the intent when Yamaha built the new Superjet. They wanted light and nimble vs the heavy SXR. Everyone i know who has one loves theirs..
@AtimatikArmy11 ай бұрын
@jetskijim007 I finally got to try one and I hate to admit... I kind of loved it.
@skipvanauken681611 ай бұрын
She PRRRRRRs real nice Jimmy. Nice work!
@ruffpizza11 ай бұрын
That's so cool
@steven.h062911 ай бұрын
❤That was fun! 👍😎✊
@michaelmustachio531811 ай бұрын
I think i need me a Jet Ski😊
@georgesteele493911 ай бұрын
What a beautiful boat😊
@arte061211 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Reply. Looking forward to what you got Next.
@LoneGroover5511 ай бұрын
Good Luck Jimmy 🇬🇧
@gregb7611 ай бұрын
Peanut oil is in the rubber what a great idea Jimmy. I work for the phone company and we have this problem all the time. Groundhogs mice and squirells. Great job Jimmy I think it will run.
@dwal216511 ай бұрын
Thanks for making
@schabel11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video and sharing your knowledge with us!
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching. :-)
@okokokok-pv7lz2 ай бұрын
I love your videos. Keep it up!!!
@almclean483511 ай бұрын
Never been on a jet ski ever. After watching two of your videos, I quite fancy a go.
@derrickanderson27834 ай бұрын
Don't do it! its a trap!! Last year a friend and i each bought one of the 30+ year old ones...That was last summer...now i have three of them!!!
@almclean48354 ай бұрын
@@derrickanderson2783 😂😂
@derrickanderson27834 ай бұрын
Not kidding. There's also been a steady flow of parts showing up on my porch in the form of packages...so i do what any guy would do, i bolt them up..lol
@bradleymadosh91111 ай бұрын
That was cool to see how there built. Thanks for sharing your passion of jet ski with us
@hughmackellar794111 ай бұрын
Your one crazy dude on a jet ski, for a mild mannered nice guy!
@jesusvelazco11 ай бұрын
Love how clean those engines look Jimmy! nice work. And the shop looks amazing too. Keep it up!
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@jefferyhuffman828211 ай бұрын
Dam Jimmy look like you was standing on a rocket 🚀!
@KrisD00711 ай бұрын
Merlin is a most excellent camera man! ❤❤❤❤❤
@jerryhopkins571511 ай бұрын
It's a keeper. Excellent.
@madrew200311 ай бұрын
Looks like a fun workout!
@lalitoojos11 ай бұрын
Nice content thanks for sharing to a guy who knows nothing about water toys I find your channel thru Melvin's big thanks to that guy
@kimberlybronson71711 ай бұрын
Very cool
@dgc94011 ай бұрын
Got up poured my coffee sit down and watched this video. Next level stuff! Mr Jim I really really enjoed this video! Man the intake to pump and smooth transition was sweet to see! The engine design in the STX Is such a good design and smooth running engine! This ski should be named purpose Driven. Good Job sir! Very good indeed! I remember back in 1995 seadoo released the XP but a limited edition and had the all new 787 in it and I was wowed. But now! I always wanted to go to your area and watch the fast boys run. But nothing wows me like the nitro burning drag boats those guys are nutz.Dont they run the big race in your area too?
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
Oh yeah. The World Finals will be held here in a few weeks. I will be posting some footage for sure!
@leroyll114411 ай бұрын
badass !!! AWESOME JOB.!!!
@jefftabor59511 ай бұрын
Fun to watch. Good to see Merlin as well.
@UtahGambler11 ай бұрын
Nice job
@eddavis44711 ай бұрын
That is a beautiful ski Jimmy! Plz give us a bio.
@patrickgreen236111 ай бұрын
Blown away by your enthusiasm, knowledge. Very contagious!
@user-lb7ei8os1x11 ай бұрын
very informative. nice job!
@kerrycurtis111 ай бұрын
Awesome
@budrohammbone280611 ай бұрын
Merlin sent Me..... I have to catch up a bit. That boat is amazing ! I've never ridden a standup, it looks like a great ride. looking forward to seeing the speed on 'glass' !
@arte985511 ай бұрын
Jimmy needs a bright flashlight for leak checks. Awesome job on the new ski.
@joshmccoy152211 ай бұрын
Wow, I almost wish I was into jet skiing so I could have Jimmy build me one. The water here is about to freeze, so I'll just ponder the thought over the winter.
@wendellharker669011 ай бұрын
That was cool thanks for letting me watch.
@rayhein820511 ай бұрын
Jim, enjoying your channel. Good to see Merlin for backup!
@jaydee102010 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, I mainly ride my 1500 these days. Love the power, hate the massive size. While the intention wasn’t to do a size comparison the bullet hull looks so much smaller. I’ve heard 70lbs lighter too.
@jetskijim00710 ай бұрын
Yes, it is dramatically smaller and way more nimble. It will jump out of the water like a 90's pro mod Superjet. :-)
@jaydee102010 ай бұрын
@@jetskijim007 sounds like I need to order a bullet hull. Thanks for the reply!
@user-lb7ei8os1x11 ай бұрын
that was an awesome docking maneuver!
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
Thank you. :-)
@brettm111811 ай бұрын
That's really cool! The engineering in those is something else
@jackflynn91698 ай бұрын
Disappointed in the FF , you didn’t talk and explain mounting up the pump sealing shimming. Installing the pump shoe alignment etc would be nice to have someone explain all that especially on a new hull. Appreciate the fabrication skills you have shoehorning that motor in there. Cool stuff
@William_Greene11 ай бұрын
Nice video, great build. amazing result!
@harveystephens611511 ай бұрын
Well you got me hooked now!!!! Your talent and knowledge on jet ski s is more than impressive. Maybe Jeep guys might try your cooling improvements. Enjoyed
@user-tr5gg3eb6m5 ай бұрын
great video! but!! some of us need to get together and buy you a new shop chair!!!!
@jetskijim0075 ай бұрын
Lol, i just got it broke in how I like it. :-)
@batteryman1611 ай бұрын
Great video! crazy to see how far things have come after seeing things like the 550 you had. Also cool to hear about Bullet history. Im staying tuned to hear more about what is done in the pump area these days instead of bondo and fiberglass. :) I just finished up a 12 vane in my blaster and it made a surprising difference.
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
My apologies. I started on this project/video a couple months ago. I have since already released the video on pump stuffers... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/npplaZmXr7qwYac.html
@batteryman1611 ай бұрын
@@jetskijim007 no worries thanks Jim I will give that one a watch!
@quentinkeller517411 ай бұрын
Wow. Good video Jimmy. Merlon cameo at the end was also cool. That was alot to absorb at once on the history of those ski doo's. But I watch the fab rats video first and that help alot with watching this one. It would be nice if you could get some one to video you while in water like in the fabs rats one. Would be sweet if you could do Drone clips and views. That jet ski looks bad ass on the water.
@reddye233111 ай бұрын
Kawasaki no like Jimmy cooling tht engine down and giving it a longer life. Sorta like Stihl don’t like when we mod the exhaust to get heat off top end. Same thing.
@KRAVER_11 ай бұрын
Nice work Jim. I dont know shit about Jet Ski's but im sure after watching your videos I will. great content keep em coming !! I can see this channel getting popular Fast.
@not-fishing473011 ай бұрын
Good to see Merlin working the Camera. I wonder, at 70 and still riding Moto Guzzi's, would a standup or sit-down ski be better for an old man with grandchildren?
@keithb671711 ай бұрын
Yes
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
Get both. Even if you are not comfortable riding the stand up, you can influence your grandchildren, and chase them on the sit down (couch), LOL. :-)
@not-fishing473011 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice. I have slalom water skied many decades ago and didn't like falling above 35 mph so slower and a tow vehicle sounds good to me. @@jetskijim007
@kennethmiller615811 ай бұрын
do you remember Charlie Williamson nice to work with Charlie why would you jet ski racing
@okokokok-pv7lz2 ай бұрын
I would like to see more Bullett info. There website hasn’t been updated in 10 years
@CGPhotosАй бұрын
Yea you basically have to go to body beach or a race to get info
@Kentucky92111 ай бұрын
Jimmy is to jet skis as to what Merlin is to model T’s
@TheTuttleCrew11 ай бұрын
Alright I'm finally here! I have been at the fab rats since they started.... Then to cousin Merlin's channel for a long time. Sorry it took so long! Do you have a video of your history in the sport, how you got the nick name "jetski jimmy" or how you met Merlin?
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
not yet, but it is in the works. :-)
@TheTuttleCrew11 ай бұрын
@@jetskijim007 I’m looking forward to it!
@arte985511 ай бұрын
I assumed with a name like Jet Ski Jimmy you might know a thing or two about skis😮 Dang talented, really liking the parts modifications.
@jonasjones882811 ай бұрын
I hate mice in my shop! We bait them and use airguns to make them into good rodents.
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
That's awesome!
@motomenace8611 ай бұрын
I'm in aus, my bullarab dog catches them.. leaves them in as spot for me haha
@Watercraftspecialist10 ай бұрын
Very nice boat and very nice collection there ;-) why you don’t own an GP1 ?
@dgc94011 ай бұрын
Holey Cow that Jeep has a Cummins? Merlins creation or yours?
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
LOL. Merlon would come over to my shop, point and instruct, then leave. I was the monkey behind the welder/wrench. So It wouldn't have turned out as awesome without him. :-)
@raymonderickson797511 ай бұрын
😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎
@arte061211 ай бұрын
Hey Jimmy, Great Content enjoying this channel. Question: have you ever thought about a V6 or V8 conversion?? Could be Interesting??
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
Lol, Merlon and I have been talking about an ls swapped ski for years. It might have to go on the list. :-)
@ryanmcclelland415710 ай бұрын
Hey Jim, I’m curious, what do you think of the Turbo LS powered Sea Doo ? I couldn’t believe that engine would actually fit, especially with room for a turbo. Love your channel, very informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work !
@jetskijim00710 ай бұрын
I think it is awesome! Those guys did a nice job on it. Merlon and I have had one one the drawing board for a couple of years now. Hopefully we will get on it for next year.
@juanito290311 ай бұрын
A suppressed Beretta Bobcat, loaded with snake shot is how i take care of mice in my shop.
@KYLEtheOKIE11 ай бұрын
The "Suck My Wake" of ski boats!
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
I love it!
@EricVinn8 ай бұрын
Hi Jim I’ve been enjoying your videos. I have a crazy thought of installing a tr1 Yamaha from a donor sitdown into my 2011 sxr. Any thoughts, I think it can fit.
@jetskijim0078 ай бұрын
Well, I think if you were to buy a tr1, you would always get your money back if it didn't work out, so you are not risking much to try it, I know a few folks who have put them in other stand ups. I would not hesitate to try. I don't think I have seen it done yet either. keep us in the loop on the project. :-)
@chiefvilla316711 ай бұрын
🤙🏾🤟🏽🤘🏾👍🏽✌🏽😎🙋🏽♂️🌮🍻🤚🏽
@LittleSweed11 ай бұрын
Are the bullet chassie made for the SXR1500? and do they make a slightly larger one to host a Seadoo 1630 with supercharger?
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
They are made for the SXR1500, it would be cool to see if the Sea Doo engine would fit though.. :-)
@rnescher11 ай бұрын
Do have a shop? I am a fab rats fan and saw what you did. I have an older YAMAHA and it needs fixing up. It has sat for 25 years! Are you open for business?
@victorguerriero500211 ай бұрын
4bt in the Jeep?
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
Yes! Good ear. :-)
@victorguerriero500211 ай бұрын
@@jetskijim007 I’m jealous
@hunterj225311 ай бұрын
Would this water routing be effective on a regular 1500 with a waterbox? I’ve seen a fuss in forums about some kits melting the stock exhaust hose & a bunch of junk about in-line jets & filters in the lines. Your setup seems much more simple & effective.
@jetskijim00711 ай бұрын
Absolutely. When I had my set up still in my sxr 1500 hull, I put it into overheat mode from riding too hard, that is when I started changing water routing. That is the routing I ended up with. I just carried it over into my Bullett hull.
@hunterj225311 ай бұрын
@@jetskijim007 thank you, I’ll definitely have to try it out! Is there any way I could get a quick drawing of how everything is routed? If so that’d be great! Ps- love the videos, super informative, keep it up!
@ronb.985011 ай бұрын
The casings for your wiring harnesses are soy based. Critters love eating it. It's common in today's Asian imports. Not a common subject but, with the environmental issues today, it will become a common product all vehicles will be built with today. It has cost me 1000's in repairs on vehicle wiring until I found that out.