Yamaha5280

Hey all,

So I'm sure a lot of this stuff has been covered before but not only have I searched on this site more than once, I've searched all over the web and even called a few local shops. I'm curious, I have a 2007 Yamaha VX 1100 Deluxe that I really enjoy and take great care of, but I really feel like there's got to be some aftermarket parts out there to make this thing go faster! I'm no stranger to performance parts and accessories on cars and trucks, so I find it hard to believe there isn't anything out there for this. It's a Yamaha for gosh sake's, there's always parts out there for Yamaha's. Anyway, Please, can anyone tell me if there are truly good parts out there that will help me.

Things like you would normally start with on cars:
Intake modifications, exhaust modifications, etc. How about an improved impeller to give me better low end torque/acceleration? Chips, ECU upgrades, etc.

Does anyone have any advice that they can personally speak of for this. P.S. i feel like the Magnum Tuning Dyno-Boost product is most likely a joke, so I'm staying away from that.

Thanks in advance!

Ernest T

The 2 largest PWC aftermarket performance companies are Riva Motorsports RIVA Racing Yamaha VX110 RPM Kit and R&D Performance R&D - Performance Kits - Yamaha - VX-110 - Performer Kit. They both offer a very basic upgrade kit for the VX that will get you 3 more mph for around $1200. They basically upgrade the impeller, ride plate, intake grate, etc., but no engine modifications (I think the Riva kit does modify the exhaust system a little).

You are right, the Magnum product is a joke. ECU modifications are possible on other skis, but not the VX, at least I've never heard of a successful attempt.

If you like the ride of the VX, my advice is to save your money, sell the VX and buy a VXR/VXS. You could easily spend the price difference on mods for your VX and still never hope to reach the stock speed of the VXR/VXS. The VXR/VXS has the same hull as the VX, but its made out of the Nanoxcel material, so its even lighter. It has an 1800 cc normally aspirated engine in it and it is kicking many of the super/turbo charged skis out there. Many more modifications are available for it now or in the works, so if you want to go faster than the stock ski speed (68 mph) you have more options.

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Yamaha5280

Ernest T,

Thank you in advance for your reply! I was wondering if I'd get one. I'm entirely surprised by the price of these components. nearly the cost of similar upgrades on my massive V8 in my car... I'm guessing that the exhaust and the impeller (maybe even the grate) would be the biggest bang for the buck, but to your point, is it worth the cost? Not sure what my 2007 is worth at this point, but I'm wondering if a boat would be on my horizon rather than dropping 12k on the new VXR you mentioned...

Guess i've got some choices now! thanks again.