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This is a very interesting project and the Japanese rider Hiromasa Kaneko achieved it recently. He managed to put the engine inside the narrow SX-R hull by constructing a new, single pipe that tops the engine. As he has mentioned he does not know yet if the result will be good but testing time is on the way. We hope to hear good news since some approached this triple-cylinder frenzy with a different option.

Twenty pounds of Water-cooled Monster Boost now available. The C20X Racing Monster Compressor Wheel and Water-cooled Housing System pumps up to 20X pounds of boost utilizing the OEM Yamaha cams, cam timing, and valves. The C20X pumps out 18 pounds of boost @ 8500-8700 rpm and 20 pounds of boost @ 9000 rpm with a 17.5-18.5 pound per minute airflow gain through its high flow 8 blade and splitter wheel design featuring oversized inducer and exducer wheel diameters. R&D’s large inducer and exducer wheel diameters along with an aggressive blade design are the key to improving CFM airflow volume throughout the RPM range. The oversized inducer and exducer diameters increase the size of the supercharger by enhancing air pumping volume and efficiency. After all, its airflow volume gains that increase horsepower. The C20X Racing Monster wheel requires a R&D High Performance Intercooler Kit, R&D 1000cc Fuel Injectors, R&D Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator Kit, and R&D R12 ECU Program upgrade to allow proper engine tuning. R&D also suggests upgrading to R&D/CP Forged Racing Rods and Performance Pistons. The new R&D C20X is for all out Racing use and requires 109 octane racing fuel. Boost rated to 18 plus at 8500-8700 and 20 pounds at 9000. The R&D C20/24 series compressor wheels offer the highest levels of airflow and horsepower gains available for the 1.8 Yamaha engine. The C20 Monster properly tuned can achieve over 400+ Horsepower. MAIN FEATURES: • Aggressive throttle response, increased horsepower • Increased boost pressure ( +12 P.S.I. over stock @ 8700 rpm) • Increased airflow ( 17.5-18.5 pound per minute gain) • 150-175 horsepower increase • R&D R12 ECU Reprogramming REQUIRED • R&D 1000cc Fuel Injectors REQUIRED • R&D RRFPR REQUIRED • Precision balanced (turbo specs .012-.027 gram inches) • MS 109 RACE gas friendly • Easy installation NOTE: The R&D C20X Monster Compressor Wheel delivers a 17.5-18.5 pound per minute airflow gain (approximately 150 plus horsepower at sea level at 8500 rpm’s). Pound per air volume gain is based on the rate of 1 pound of air gain per minute for every 8-10 H.P. gain. The C20X Monster Wheel will work best in sea level to 2000 ft. elevations, or in ambient air temperatures between 60 and 100 degrees. R&D strongly suggests that the R&D High Performance Racing Intercooler Kit, Aftermarket ECU, R&D RRFPR be installed with the C20X Kit. Trust the pros at R&D to boost up your airflow volume, after all, its airflow volume gains that increase horsepower. NOTE: The C20X Monster Wheel Kit requires serious impellor upgrades, call R&D for the latest in impellor suggestions. Contact R&D for intercooler suggestions, and impellor pitch/nozzle combination that will be best for your performance level or application. R&D stocks the largest selection of custom impellors for the SHO/FZ/FZR. Pt. # 612-25006 C20X Monster Wheel and Exducer Kit only Retail $724.95, Pt. # 612-25007 C20X Monster Wheel and Water-cooled Housing Kit Retail $1439.95

R&D is proud to announce our new Ultra 250-260 ECU reprogramming services. The engineering staff at R&D has developed ECU programs to allow new 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 advanced ignition timing, and re-calibrated fuel maps. The Ignition timing and fuel maps are developed to safely maximize performance with 91 octane fuel. Programs offered are recreational performance tuned with safe AFR values, and can be further custom tuned (Richened) to accommodate additional boost levels. Customers who have purchased an R&D Powershot Fuel Control Unit can use the Powershot to further custom tune the AFR to work with the new ECU Program. R&D Powershot Fuel Control Units are not required on entry level recreational programs using stock boost. However, custom fuel tuning with the Powershot Fuel Tuner can be an add-on or additional upgrade that is suggested for higher performance applications with increased boost. Fuel tuning or AFR conditions should always be checked and verified as values will always be slightly different from one engine set up to another. R&D strongly suggests that AFR tuning be periodically verified using Innovate Products LM1 or LC1 Logging Kit also available from R&D. Take your ECU to the next level of performance and send it in for reprogramming today and have it back for the weekend. Part #801-02503 R&D R3 ECU; Reprogrammed ECU with an 8800 rpm rev limiter, increased ignition timing and custom fuel maps and to allow improved bottom and mid range acceleration with a 2.5 mph gain in top speed. Designed for recreational use with 91 octane fuel. Retail $749.95, To read more about this product click on the R&D ECU Product test below; http://www.jetskiworld.gr/articleview_gallery_eng.php?id=4998

We had presented the new battery exclusively after the World Finals and now R&D is already having it available. The R&D Lithionics Performance Battery redefines battery power by offering the worlds lightest and most powerful watercraft battery. From its ultra light weight 4.95 pound design (approx. 12 pounds lighter than OEM battery), to its Super Energy Discharger Curve, all means faster cranking speed, quicker re-starts, higher voltage and improved fuel pump and ignition performance. If you are looking for ultimate performance battery, the Li3 Performance Battery is the one for you. The R&D battery checks at 13 volts straight out of the box! No initial use charging needed. Safe shipping to any location in the world. UNDOT approved. The R&D/Lithionics Li3 Battery was used exclusively in all R&D supported race machines at the 2011 World Finals and Hydro Drag Racing Events. Power to Win. Pt. # 802-20001 Retail $550.00 Read the full story and the product presentation under the Features section.

Kommander Industries has introduced early this year the billet aluminum rear sponsons. Some companies do not make them any longer but were people out there who still want to use them. Fits all Kawasaki and Yamaha Stand up watercraft and come in Black bright anodize finish. Comes with all stainless hardware and cost $115.00 per pair. Available now from Kommander Industries, simply log in to www.kommanderind.com to place your order.

There are a lot of boots specifically made for jet ski riders, though none of them look like the Jettribe RS-15 ones. Basic features: Tough external abrasive resistant Frog Skin for durability, Side panels are close weave flow through mesh for water drainage, yet sand or gravel does not get in, Tripe D ring Velcro straps for added security, Front entry zip, Tri point pivot traction pads along with Gecko Grip knobbies, and Entire sole is adhered by Reactive Process, which melts rubber together and it over-stitched for additional durability. I have been wearing jet ski boots since 1992 and to be honest this is the very first pair I felt so comfortable and confident when I tried them on the race course right away. First day I used it I was riding stand ups for many hours due to the testing procedure and until I got them off, I did not feel tired or any kind of discomfort. When you ride or test ride stand ups you bound to get in to a maximum angle of lean and these are the moments where you need the best grip you can get from your boots. Some riders often put some extra supports in the front-middle part of the tray to enhance grip. Thought, some times those additional supports are dangerous if you fell off. Jettribe RS-15 shoes provide very good grip under the most extreme circumstances. I used them on different mats and the result was excellent. The pre-curved sole with the arch support provides more comfort and the external wrapping secures sides and toes limits the side-to-side movement of the rider’s feet. Another great advantage of those boots is that the 9 mesh flow panels allow water to drain quicker. Those who ride on sandy beaches or beaches with small pebbles will soon realize that they do not get inside those boots. If you have not tried them consider those boots as a very interesting option next time you would go shopping for jet ski boots.

Jettrim is one of the oldest companies in the personal watercraft scene. Though, what makes it special is that they can stitch anything. Knowing for years the impressive quality of its products, the unique design and above all the exceptional durability we decided to order a seat cover of an old Yamaha PW50. Gary Hart took care of it during our stay in Havasu and when we put it back on the bike we were amazed by the overall result. The overall aesthetics of the miniature MX bike were enhanced and also the grip was improved a lot. Therefore, do not hesitate to trust your motorcycle seat cover to the watercraft specialists.