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Here is information pertaining for upgrading the handlepole: All models of the RRP handlepoles will bolt on to the 2017 SX-R OEM handlepole bracket, to change the pole you will need to loosen the handlepole bracket to raise it up to be able to remove the pole bolt since it sits lower than the nose of the ski. The new SX-R is very heavy compared to the previous 800SXR, based on this RRP currently is recommending the Billet Pole for the new SX-R based on the strength of the RRP Billet pole, testing of the cast pole and the lightweight poles will be done asap and updated information will New Product feature poster in April.

The 2017 SX-R has a revised steering cable in some cases the RRP steering cable bracket will need to be relocated so the steering system will hit the RRP steering stop rather than the cable stops before hitting the steering stop which would cause the cable to break, bend or bind.

A unique vintage Jettrim mat made originally as a replacement for the JS550 rubber one was handed by Frank Walsh, the new owner of Jettrim to Jetskiworld.gr for a specific purpose. The Jettrim mat finally arrived to its final destination, the dealership of Champions (www.championsjetski.com) in Athens, Greece. Soon it will be glued to the appropriate location on this special WestCoast powered JS550 Ski.

Bill Chapin announced at the end of the day of Mark Hahn 300, 2017 race that he (and R&D) plans to cooperate with Team Pastorello in order to improve the overall performance of the Ultra and the SX-R skis. Team Pastorello and GoFastUS (of Christophe Girello) will also distribute the new aftermarket parts of R&D. The French team was using all the new R&D parts on its winning SX-R ski which was ridden by Raphael Maurin and Jean-Baptiste Botti.

Jetskiworld.gr takes a closer look to Team Pastorello’s SX-R which recently won the Ski class in the Mark Hahn 300 race. All parts and photos of the ski are presented in the features section. Do not miss it.

The Havasu based American company has already designed and fabricated many different mats and side pads for the new Kawasaki stand-up. Most of the 9 skis that competed in the Mark Hahn featured Jettrim mats. Although the new SX-R does not have rail caps Jettrim’s side pads do come over the top in order to provide even better grip to the rider’s lower legs. Also, when you wand to get on board from deep water your hands have better grip. Call Jettrim to find out the new colors and designs of the Jettrim mats.

By using the right hood hooks. The pictured ones were specifically designed and manufactured for the Kawasaki four-stroke SX-R and they were race proven at the Mark Hahn 300 2017 race. Some riders that choose to use the ones that were designed for the 800 SX-R got surprised when their hood pop out. Constructed from billet aluminum and anodized, these trick looking mounts are guaranteed to never break. The set comes complete with hardware. Fits all Kawasaki 750/800/1500 stand-ups. Pt. # 660-80005 …Retail $152.97