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2008-2013 215/255/260 Rotax Engines, The R&D High Performance Racing Adjustable Clutch Washer Kit has been developed to offer precision calibration and tuning to the superchargers clutch system. Proper clutch torque slippage tuning will extend clutch life, and insure maximum boost pressures can be reached. The Adjustable Clutch Kit offers three Clutch Washers and two spring washers both in two different thicknesses that can be “performance specification” installed along with a strategic spring washer “stack” assembly specification to accommodate 8-18 Ft Pounds of torque or 96-216 inch pounds of torque. The wide range of adjustability will accommodate any manufacturers suggested clutch setting specification form old school 215 stock (7 P.S.I. ) to 28 pounds of all out racing boost. R&D Clutch Washers are CNC machined from a billet high strength Steel Super Alloy, Heat Treated, and precision ground to final spec. The R&D clutch washers are designed to be able to properly slip and wear over time without failing under the stresses of the Sea-Doo superchargers high RPM's (42,000) and high heat. The R&D kit will directly replace and out perform all existing aftermarket kits. Improve performance and protect your investment with the R&D Racing Adjustable Clutch washer kit. Kit arrives complete with a specific setup chart diagram displaying how to set the clutch up to achieve a specific torque slip setting. Kit also has a torque chart that displays a Foot Pound to Inch Pound conversion ranging from 6 to 20 pounds. Pt. # 613-95008 $224.95

R&D offers a custom high performance fuel pressure regulator system designed to “bolt on” to the RXP-X/RXT-X 260. The R&D Regulator Kit comes completely assembled with all fuel lines, connectors, and fittings in place and ready to install. The R&D Kit also includes the necessary “Port Plug” to easily block off the stock in tank pressure regulator, and custom “plug on” return line fitting. The R&D regulator bracket will allow the regulator to be installed under the top deck cleanly and out of the way, yet allow fuel pressure tuning access easily accessible. Base fuel pressure is adjustable from 50 to 75 PSI with high pressure spring (installed), and can also be set up as a Rising Rate System (60-75). The R&D system is very easy to install, and all hardware can be removed and easily put back to stock at any time. Fuel rail and tank return line fittings are O.E.M. push on “snap lock” fitting connectors which will make the R&D Regulator System easy and hassle free to install. Pt. # 803-81000 RXP-X $349.95, Pt. # 803-81001 RXT-X $349.95

Dave Bamdas owner of Riva Racing working on one of the new video of Riva-Athena Pro-Series ECU’s. The videos will be soon released on Riva’s web site and Ytube. Stay tuned.

Jetskiworld.gr has tested all Bullett Racing aftermarket hulls which were equipped with a triple cylinder Kawasaki engine since two years ago. Whether it is a Gen1, Gen2 or a V2 Wideboy you can read all about it in a full report published in the Race Tests section. We have also published a test of the new V2 Wideboy equipped with a stock Kawasaki engine and driveline set up. Do not miss it.

Looking to restore your old school JS440, JS550, JS650 or SX? Champions store has a large stock of Kawasaki OEM parts as well as aftermarket accessories for all these models. Place your list of spares and Champions (www.championsjetski.com) store will be able to supply you with the parts. You will even find aftermarket fuel tanks, PJS hoods, Skat-Trak impellers for JS440 and JS550, etc.

Randy Jungwirth owner of WatCon recently informed us about his new website regarding the Weber motor parts and services. Randy has been dealing for many years with these engines and he is well known for his experience and unique services. He is not an ex or current Hydrospace, HSR-Benelli or Benelli Group dealer and he does not have access to hulls, hardware and OEM components however, he offers Weber parts, tools and performance items for the average tuner and engine builder. Log in to www.weberparts.com to find more about the new AEM ECU, the forged pistons and billet rods and many other parts that you can equip the S4 with.

Kawasaki is being 40 years in the business of personal water. Having introduced the WSAA and WSAB personal watercraft in 1973, Kawasaki has over 40 years of experience in building personal watercraft – more years than the next three largest manufacturers combined. So whether you are on wheels or on the water, Kawasaki is here to help you “Let The Good Times Roll”. Officially Kawasaki stated that is has no plans to promote this fact with a new series of logos or a limited production graphics kit on any of its featured 2013 models. However, we do remind the personal watercraft community who provide us with the first ever Ski build and why are we still having fun riding a stand-up. Read all about the Kawasaki Jet Ski history on the PWC History section as well as in the special Vintage Jet Ski section. Photo courtesy: 1992 Kawasaki Jet Ski Advertisement