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On famous Body Beach of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Bill Chapin of R&D invited four times GP500 World Champion Eddie Lawson, and Factory Team Yamaha boss Lyn Jarvis to go for a Jet Ski ride. Chapin had brought his tricky tuned WaveBlaster and Christophe Girello of TechOneRacing brought a triple-cylinder SX-R for them to try on. Actually it was the boat of Olivier Polo which has a stock Kawasaki hull modified with a lightweight deck. They GP stars enjoyed both rides. Pictured Eddie Lawson owns a Yamaha FZR specifically tuned by Bill Chapin and a Yamaha SHO.

Recently released by Bullett Racing, the V2 SX-R hull in electric sparkly blue color. Coloring and sparkles are already mixed in the mould and not being colored afterwards. Great result and superb finish. Whoever had seen the silver edition knows what we mean.

Weberpower.com throttle lever works awesome on the Hydrospace watercraft, and works equally well on Kawasaki & Yamaha (6mm cable) watercraft or other models that utilize a "finger style"" throttle lever. An adjustable stop eliminates the free-play on different applications. The slim design and rounded bottom saves the kneecaps from damage. They offer full stainless hardware and delrin pivot bushings for smooth operation. Available in Black and Clear anodized finish. The most common style is compatible with Weber throttle cable and has a 10 mm cable adjustment thread diameter. Also available is 6mm x1.00 cable diameter used on the Yamaha Superjet. Available from Weberpower.com at $87.75USD."

Chris Hagest ex-Kawasaki R&D rider always finds time to get on the water. He was spotted in Body Beach, Havasu, AZ. as he was carrying out some testing. Actually after Pro Watercraft Racing introduced the long front sponsons now Chris is testing rear ones. Coming up soon from Pro Watercraft Racing.

Jettrim has design an ergo kicker kit which actually simulates the one originally used on S4’s. The kit will be soon available for all stand ups. Stay tuned for price and availability.

The next generation replacement to the MPE 750. Basic features: Weight reduction by 6%, reduced hoses/clamps by 25%, reduced installation height by 10% and increased performance (NA:80hp, TC 120hp and TC 155hp), added Catalyst (lower emissions, EPA 2010 Inboard, increased fuel efficiency from 5-10%. The 155hp edition carries a larger Intercooler which is calibrated for more boost (14psi). It incorporates a 3-way catalyst installed in water-jacketed exhaust tube, and dual fuel-to-air ratio sensors available to allow on-board diagnosis. Addition benefit is the full throttle by wire (electronic throttle control). The new engine carries a sophisticated ECU made by Siemens-Continental (Synerjet) with basic functions: Starter control, Temperature and altitude compensation, Fuel/Air ratio control, knock control, engine and components protection and diagnostics and software frame for recreational and automotive applications. Randy Jungwirth of Weberpower.com will soon be releasing a new web site regarding this new engine in order to be able to supply the Weber customer with parts and services. Stay tuned until the new engine will be released in the market.

Dustin Motzouris owner of Fast Powersport in S.Africa is going to be testing some new parts on his practice S4. According to Dustin he has been developing some tricky parts in order to enhance the handling characteristics of the OEM S4 hull. First practice will be done on weekend.