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Sato Engineering attended once again the International Boat Show of Yokohama. The company had the opportunity to display its new specially prepared SX-R and X-2 while on the other hand it introduced its new catalogue and products for the 2009 season. Among its newest products that were on display the customers could see the brand new Kawasaki cylinder head as well as the billet aluminum big bore package for the two-stroke Kawasaki.

The particular chin pan is designed and fabricated by the Japanese company Craftsman’s movement. It is made by carbon fiber in order to keep the overall weight to minimum level though it attracts the customer’s attention due to its unique shape. Available from Jetwave in Japan.

Made from aluminum vanadius alloy, these retainers allow the four-stroke Seadoo three cylinder engine to rev harder with out valve bouncing. The particular valve retainers are developed and manufactured by Seadoo Centre, in Australia. Standard Rotax 4-Tec valve spring retainer weight:11grams - Seadoo Centre Light Weight Valve Spring Retainer: 4.3grams

Kit contents: special cylinder - honed for 89mm pistons, special cylinder head & head dome, special copper base gasket. The new generation big bore cylinder is now available. It corresponds to a bore of 89-89.5-90mm by using 7894M pistons maintaining the stock crankshaft stroke. Its displacement rises to 941cc by using the standard stroke crankshaft. A test was performed with SE’s 800SX-R equipped with a Factory Pipe dry pipe and reached the maximum speed up to 103km/hour. The particular set up enables the rider to feel the maximum power ever. The big bore piston was invented by Fennec and it was manufactured by Wiseco.

21d a Japanese firm that produces aftermarket parts for personal watercrafts has released a new pump cone for the RXP. Its scope is to improve top speed by altering the pump pressure. Also, a ride plate extension is featured on the particular craft that according to the company prevents sideslip, increases cornering characteristics and straight line stability. Both products are available from Jetwave, Japan.

The new SE head incorporates a built in girdle configuration. It is machined from solid aluminum, it is a two piece design with interchangeable domes and O-rings for secured sealing. It is accompanied by a set of aluminum brackets that bolt at the each cylinder end –front and rear- prior fixing the girdle bolts. The upper aluminum body seals with the base via O-rings. The new head is already available form SE.

The Japanese company Craftsmans’ movement released two new products with the scope to enhance the overall aesthetics of the Kawasaki Jet Ski. The hood screen and front piece hood cover are available in carbon or chrome look. Additionally these pieces are lightweight a fact that plays key role for the enthusiasts that want to get rid of that extra weight from their crafts. Available from Jetwave, Japan.