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Now Available. The R&D 2014 SV-FZR High Performance Cooling Kit will substantially reduce engine temperatures and keep them stable and under control to 160-175 degrees. Stable engine temps allows multiple speed runs to be performed, or run a 15 lap main event race without severe heat fade. Testing has proven the O.E.M. cooling system to be highly inadequate for higher boost pressure and higher rpm engine packages. The 2014 FZR without the R&D Kit displayed a full 150-200 RPM “Drop Off” and a 1+ mph speed loss due to heat fade. Keep your engine cool with the R&D Cooling Kit! The R&D Cooling Kit is the kit to use in Recreational, Off Shore, and Closed Course conditions around the World. Kit comes complete with R&D Billet High Flow Triple Cooling Block. Pt. # 660-18002…2014 FZR Cooling Kit…Retail $249.95

Dollar for Dollar Unbeatable “TUNED FOR YOU” Performance. R&D is proud to announce our updated line up of Yamaha FZR and SHO ECU reprogramming services. The engineering staff at R&D are constantly testing, developing, and updating ECU programs to allow top performance levels to be reached for recreational enthusiasts and racers who are interested in more performance through reprogramming the OEM ECU. Entry level programs will allow the enjoyment of a raised RPM limit settings, advanced ignition timing, re-calibrated fuel map, as well as the internal boost limiter raised to allow R&D Monster Wheels to work to full potentials. The Ignition timing in each reprogram is developed to maximize performance with specific fuel octane and boost levels. There are several performance levels to choose from that work with stock or R&D C1, C3, C5, C19, C20, and C24 Monster Wheels or any wheel kit rated up to 24 pounds of boost. Programs offered are recreational performance tuned with safe AFR values, and can be further custom tuned (Richened) to accommodate additional boost levels. Click the attachment to view the complete list of ECU reprogrammed services from R&D.

Now available for Pre-Order. The new R&D 2014 Yamaha SV-FZR Pro Series Speed Plate will add bolt-on top speed performance and radically improved handling on the SV-FZR. The secret to the added top speed performance is in R&D’s race proven speed concepts that have powered Factory Yamaha Race Teams to Pro Open World Championships for 20 years. The new R&D SV-FZR Ride Plate delivers a perfect balance of increased top speed performance, improved cornering capabilities, and superb straight line stability. The Speed Plate delivers top speed performance of 2+ MPH over stock, and compromises nothing when turned loose in rough water conditions. The new R&D Pro Series Speed Ride Plate will meet the demands in performance whether being used for weekend recreational riding, closed course racing, or offshore competition. For 2 decades watercraft enthusiasts and racers alike have trust the Pro’s at R&D to deliver the ultimate handling packages. Pre-order yours today to reserve shipment from the first production run in March/April 2014. 2+ MPH Top Speed improvement Unique Multi-step “Delta” Concept Improved Straight Line Stability Significantly Improved Cornering Reduced Chine Walking on High Speed Sweepers Drives Through Chop with Superior Speed and Stability Retains Reverse Gate Operation Pt. # 122-18002 R&D SV-FZR Pro Series Speed Plate…$289.95

Now available for Pre-Order. The new R&D 2014 Yamaha SV-FZR Aquavein Intake Grate is designed to maximize handling performance as well as add considerable pump hook up and top speed performance. Replacing the speed robbing O.E.M. intake grate with a “race proven” R&D Aquavein, will significantly reduce cavitation, maximize hook-up, boost acceleration, and add 2+ mph top speed performance in flat or rough water conditions. The FZR Aquavein will also produce superior handling, a noticeable increase in rear-end traction, and improve cornering and top speed stability. The R&D FZR Aquavein is the “King of Speed” and remains undefeated in Pro Limited and Super Stock Hydro Drag Competition over the past 4 years. Race tested and speed proven to 90+ mph. No other FZR grate out performs the R&D Aquavein. Pre-order yours today to reserve shipment from the first production run in March 2014. R&D recommends using the Pump Shoe Seal Kit when installing the Aquavein Grate. Pt. # 122-18004…FZR Aquavein Grate…Retail $299.95 Pt. # 162-00015…Pump Shoe Seal Kit…Retail $73.45 NOTE: Testing the 2014 SV-FZR revealed speed averages of 68MPH after the speed limiter engaged. Speed limiter engagement was after a documented 5 second delay on a stock boat. The 2014 SV-FZR equipped with the all new 2014 R&D SV-FZR Aquavein Grate and new 2014 SV-FZR Pro Series Speed Plate achieved 73-73.5 MPH speed gains before the 5 second speed limiter delay, and maintained a 71.5-72 top speed average after the speed limiter (Boost Limiter) was engaged. The R&D Aquavein Grate and Speed Plate combination Maximizes handling, and adds a solid 4 MPH speed gain on a completely stock craft!

Do you need to enlarge your pwc? Do you want to travel safer? 88Motorsport.se and 88Motorsport.fi have your problem solved. Simply buy and inflatable Rib and plug your ski in to it. The one shown in the photo costs 13.900euro according to Sammy Pajalin owner of 88Motorpsort in Finland.

Jettrim has its own version of ergo kit specifically made for the Kawasaki SX-R tray. We got ones of those kits from Jettrim and we tested it extensively. Read all about it in the complete story on Tests section so you will know from the inside WHY you should buy one.

Weberpower.com offer an updated system for the Hydrospace Solas Jetpump that utilizes higher quality components. The Solas system has noted problems with water pushing past the seals, and is difficult to repair. The components in Weberpower.com kit are always in stock, and can be purchased individually when needed for maintenance. This kit must be installed as a complete unit, as the items will not interchange with the OEM Solas components. It costs $576.70 and it is available from Weberpower.com