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NEWS (ENG)

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

The R&D Engine Thermostat and Intercooler Cooling Kit is one stop shopping to solve several big issues with the OEM cooling system. Engine temperatures on a RXP 260 engine with performance upgrades can reach 190-195 degrees with the stock cooling system. The R&D Kit changes out the stock thermostat for a new cooler 160 degree thermostat. The R&D Kit also separates and re-routes the “intercooler out” and “engine out” water lines to allow less restriction and more water to flow through both the engines exhaust system and the intercooler which promotes cooler exhaust temperatures as well as reducing intake air temperatures. The R&D Kit also includes two new 1/2 inch water bypass fittings for the intercooler in and out lines, one to be used with the kit included high pressure relief valve, and one for the new intercooler water out line. The R&D “high pressure” relief valve will protect the intercooler from being broken due to high water pressure spikes. Cooler engine temperatures, cooler intake air temperatures, and cooler exhaust temperatures all add up to a noticeable RPM and top speed gain. Now available from R&D with Pt. # 663-15000 and a price set at $299.95.

The illustrated kit was revealed exclusively on www.jetskiworld.gr a year ago while the initial tests of the Sea-Doo RXP-X 2012-13 were carried out along with R&D’s crew. The R&D Engine Thermostat Kit is designed to lower the engine operating temperature. Engine temperatures on a Sea-Doo 260 engine with performance upgrades can reach 190-195 degrees with the stock cooling system. The R&D Kit changes out the stock thermostat for a new cooler 160 degree thermostat. Cooler engine temperature adds up to a noticeable RPM and top speed gain. Kit comes complete with installation tool. Available from R&D with Pt. # 663-15010 and its price set at $175.95.