550 freestyle ski....

[WaTeRhAwK]

Does anyone have any older 440/550 skis they want to modify for freestyle?

[motobro45]

I have a 81 440 that i just put on new pistons and a 40 over 550 cylinder
performance exhaust, one problem thow, it will not run. is it possible i need
reeds in this engine now or something else. ign. intake gas compression ok
cant figure. can u give me any suggestions

[WaTeRhAwK]

Well, There are no reeds in a piston port engine.


if it's getting good spark, fuel, compression, and it's timed right then it should start and run with no problem. There are a ton of things that could be keeping it from running...

too rich of fuel on the low speed needle flooding it out.

weak spark, not hot enough to ignite the compression.

Bad crank seals causing a case leak.

Bad fuel pump on the carb.


I really need to know a lot more about your setup to narrow it down, can you post a picture of your engine compartment and your carb(s)?

[Snackem]

Originally Posted by WaTeRhAwK

Does anyone have any older 440/550 skis they want to modify for freestyle?

I do not have one yet however I know a gal that is selling two 550 kawis on a double trailer for $750. If I have not found a better deal (on a superjet or an X2) than that by this comming winter then I will purchase them. Any ideas on what kind of mods to do, I am thinking: Blowsion Kickers, a Pipe and maybe an Solas Impellar? any suggestions?

[JUST-IN-TIME]

#1 would be better carb if pre 91 ski and intake with arrestor
#2 ride plate/intake grate
#3 turn plate
#4 exhaust Mani and full or half pipe
#5 prop
#6 steering nozzle

[Snackem]

Originally Posted by 550 OCEAN PRO SLUT

#1 would be better carb if pre 91 ski and intake with arrestor
#2 ride plate/intake grate
#3 turn plate
#4 exhaust Mani and full or half pipe
#5 prop
#6 steering nozzle

Complete newbie question but what is the difference between the turn plate and ride plate? The ride plate is the same thing as the intake grate I assume, so what is the turn plate?

[adam.van]

The turn plate is what the handle bars mount to, and usually an aftermarket one will allow you to turn quicker than the stock one. A ride plate is the plate on the bottom of the ski in the back it is behind the intake grate.

[Snackem]

Thanks for the infor.

[JUST-IN-TIME]

Originally Posted by adam.van

The turn plate is what the handle bars mount to, and usually an aftermarket one will allow you to turn quicker than the stock one. A ride plate is the plate on the bottom of the ski in the back it is behind the intake grate.

THANX MAN

[sclocal_420]

Originally Posted by 550 OCEAN PRO SLUT

THANX MAN

how should i mod my 550?!?! i just got it, its all stock. i know i can get more out it, how?!?!