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President of Kawasaki USA (KMC), Mr Yoshi Tamura visited Jettrim’s Vintage Jet Ski Museum during the World Finals. It was a big surprise for all the jet ski enthusiasts to see him looking at the old photos. Mr Tamura (middle) pictured with Bob Phares one of the first pioneers of jet skiing who worked for Kawasaki and promoted the new sport. Phares was also photo shooted for Kawasaki’s first Jet Ski poster.

KOMMANDER/R&D do it AGAIN with the worlds fastest 2017 YAMAHA EX! Kommander Industries has been extensively testing today a turbo system mounted on the new Yamaha EX. First tests showed a top speed of 70mph on 10 pounds of boost with pump gas with a reprogrammed ECU by R&D. So it is nearly a 20mph gain over the stock EX that does 52-53mph. Steve Webster commented “This EX turbo package is coming together nicely. I did 70mph today on low boost pump gas set up. This is at 2100 ft of elevation. We are still working on intake grates and prop combinations. This really is just the beginning of the testing. I am sure we will have 75+mph set up at sea level here shortly.” Stay tuned until Jetskiworld.gr will test and reveal the details of the complete project.

Canadian ace Mike Klippenstein dominated the Triple Crown Offshore Endurance series by winning in a class of his own and then he raced the same ski in the Endurance class at the World Finals after a weeks racing in four stand-up classes. His R&D Turbocharged Yamaha was tested two days after the World Finals were over. A race proven package that R&D has already available for the Offshore Competition Racing. Read the complete report in the story published in the Race Tests section. The ski has been freshen up and ready to race. It is FOR SALE. For serious offers please contact Mike Klippenstein.

Vintage Jet Ski museum presented by Jettrim was ones again a show stopper at the IJSBA World Finals. Many famous personalities from the pioneer years of this sport were there including, Steve Stricklin, Cori Stricklin, Rusty Sharman, Jerry Richardson, Terry Beatty, Dave Messinger, Tim and Chad Campbell and many more. Jet Ski Inventor himself, Clayton Jacobson II was also there during the Pro Weekend along with him lovely wife.

Do you need pistons for your engine? Gasket Technology has many more than gaskets. During the World Finals they had a huge stock of pistons for many different applications. And they still have some at their premises in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Give them a call if you need anything.

World champion Shotaro Kokubun has a his own set up in the steering system on his Kawasaki triple. Note where he mounts the clamps for the handlebars. The later is lowered way too much in order to much his riding style and his height. The overall length of his handlepole is quite short too.

For Sale - Buckshot Single 44mm carb. It is in an immaculate condition, completely gone through, new gaskets, diaphragms, throttle shaft, bushings, plate, seals, etc. $225 + s&h Currently Jetted at 2.0 Needle & Seat, 95grm spring, 125 low, 145 high. Contact WatCon via e-mail at watcon@watcon.com