Jetski Vs Bike

[rok-the-boat]

Who has a jetski? I recently bought two oldies and one is now a runner - went out on it yesterday. What a lark! I am hooked! The expensive rego system here stopped me fixing bikes (otherwise I'd have several in the garage instead of the 1) and so now it is full of outboards and jetski stuff. No ACC on the water! Yet. I'll say it again - I am hooked!

[scumdog]

Couldn't be buggered with anything I couldn't just jump into/onto to head down to the shops - or go for a long ride/drive to catch up with a few other like-minded types etc.

Dragging something down to the water, doing a few skids and then dragging it home again don't appeal none.

Each to their own but not for me.....

[Genie]

and you will be...jetskis are amazing fun. haven't been on the water for a few summer's now but geez what a blast. enjoy!

[p.dath]

What about your trailer rego used to transport it to the beach, and your car rego used to pull the trailer ...

[nallac]

What about your trailer rego used to transport it to the beach, and your car rego used to pull the trailer ...

Trailer rego $35 a year.....cars gotta be done anysway....

[p.dath]

Trailer rego $35 a year.....cars gotta be done anysway....

Shhh. ACC might suddenly find a whole lot of trailer related accidents, and discover that cars are subsidising the cost of those accidents, and increase the trailer levy. Of course, the levy will be based on the number of axles fitted to the trailer.

Can you imagine the havoc if 5000 people towing trailers turn up to parliament? Oh the carnage. Wait till everyone has to reverse. Ahhhhh.

[nallac]

The easy ways just not rego the trailer...not that i would do that......not me ...never...

Just checked the rego and theres no ACC levie on trailers....

[p.dath]

Just checked the rego and theres no ACC levie on trailers....

Yet ... :)

[RiderInBlack]

Have contemplated having a side-car set-up that could take a Jet-ski:msn-wink: Would then only have one reg (or does side-car have separate reg to the bike?). One problem is I'm to broke ta get a jet-ski, lol.

[Big Dave]

Jetski = Fun recreational toy that goes around in circles.

Motorcycle = Viable transportation option with recreational capability.

[CookMySock]

I had a bit of a burn on one.. felt more like a really underpowered road bike that didn't countersteer. :blink:

I bought one of these ;
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Boats-marine/Motorboats/auction-261029844.htm

Still not a lot of performance, BUT these things go sideways, backwards, nose in, tail in, tailwalk, the whole shitload, and are grrreat for scaring your passengers. Awesome fun on a river bar - be careful jumping big waves tho..

Steve

[SMOKEU]

A jetski would be fun. That way I could cruise around pissed without the risk of losing my licence.

[Milts]

I've always thought a jetski would be awesome fun, would own one if I ever had more money than I knew what to do with. That said, I do prefer something that I can just chuck my gear on and go ride...
It strikes me as the kind of thing that would be just perfect if you happened to live on a beach in an area with a warm climate.

Edit: I'd also love to see water safety stats compared to road safety stats.

[scumdog]

A jetski would be fun. That way I could cruise around pissed without the risk of losing my licence.

Going where to visit who or what?

[p.dath]

A jetski would be fun. That way I could cruise around pissed without the risk of losing my licence.

Water users have to conform to rules as well. They have areas they can't go in, speed limiits on others, and a certain "duty of care" being in charge of the "vessel" towards other water users. :)

But short of the Coastguard confiscating your "vessel" there isn't much else to stop you.

Water Skis are fun, but they really are more of a summer activity. And much like being on a bike, there are related responsibilities.

[BiK3RChiK]

I bought one of these ;
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Boats-marine/Motorboats/auction-261029844.htm

Still not a lot of performance, BUT these things go sideways, backwards, nose in, tail in, tailwalk, the whole shitload, and are grrreat for scaring your passengers. Awesome fun on a river bar - be careful jumping big waves tho..

Steve

Yeah, and the water skiing and knee boarding..... Miss it a bit really.:(

[newbould]

Shhh. ACC might suddenly find a whole lot of trailer related accidents, and discover that cars are subsidising the cost of those accidents, and increase the trailer levy. Of course, the levy will be based on the number of axles fitted to the trailer.

Can you imagine the havoc if 5000 people towing trailers turn up to parliament? Of the carnage. Wait till everyone has to reverse. Ahhhhh.

Classic image - thanks p.dath cheered up a wet afternoon not being onclined to ride

[XRVrider]

Heres a jet ski and bike all in one.... ride down to the beach and straight out into the surf, just drop your towel on the sand on the way.
http://www.jawa-power.de/images/64Cezeta502.jpg

[rok-the-boat]

I had a bit of a burn on one.. felt more like a really underpowered road bike that didn't countersteer. :blink:

I bought one of these ;
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Boats-marine/Motorboats/auction-261029844.htm

Still not a lot of performance, BUT these things go sideways, backwards, nose in, tail in, tailwalk, the whole shitload, and are grrreat for scaring your passengers. Awesome fun on a river bar - be careful jumping big waves tho..

Steve

Yeah, I have been looking at those too. More sensible than a ski but still with reasonable power compared to boats of a similar size.

[Toot Toot]

I'm wanting to sell/swap my K8 GSXR750 for a lowish hours latish model 3 seater seadoo.. anyone know anyone??

[SMOKEU]

Going where to visit who or what?

Cruise around looking for some bitches.

[JimO]

jetskis are a fucken pain in the arse most of the ones i see are ridden by people who have no idea of the water rules or dont care, imagine some fuckwit on a trailbike racing around the streets at any speed they feel like doing totally ignoring the road rules playing chicken with cars and trucks. If you asked everybody staying near a lake or boating what the biggest nuisance was they would say jetskis, apart from the jetski people themselves who wouldnt give a fuck, every year a few manage to kill themselves or others

[scumdog]

Cruise around looking for some bitches.

They all stand around on the wharf,river bank etc waiting for you huh?

[SMOKEU]

They all stand around on the wharf,river bank etc waiting for you huh?

The ladies can't resist my good looks.

[rwh]

They all stand around on the wharf,river bank etc waiting for you huh?

Wagging their tails, no doubt :)

Richard

[rok-the-boat]

I'm wanting to sell/swap my K8 GSXR750 for a lowish hours latish model 3 seater seadoo.. anyone know anyone??

Be careful. I have learned a lot about rebuilding these things and many are a disaster waiting to happen. Certain models are nicknamed grenades, and for good reason. Don't pay too much - count on having to fix the thing sometime soon. Low hours means absolutely nothing.

[nallac]

Be careful. I have learned a lot about rebuilding these things and many are a disaster waiting to happen. Certain models are nicknamed grenades, and for good reason. Don't pay too much - count on having to fix the thing sometime soon. Low hours means absolutely nothing.

Can ya recomend some good models or ones to stay away from?....

[kevfromcoro]

Ridden a few.. they are fun allright...
But after an hour.. tearing round like a luntic..they get boring...
I mean you go out.. and really there isnt a lot of places you can go. well the sea is.... but its all the same.
There is a club in Aucks that does. weekend camp outs on jetskis.
That would be fun.

[scissorhands]

a 1min vid of a ski accident in Tahiti


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzATyPSsDV4

[rok-the-boat]

Can ya recomend some good models or ones to stay away from?....

Stay away from Seadoo 951 engines. I am new to jetskis too but have learned a lot recently. Parts are very expensive - if there is proof of a recent rebuild - probably good if an old model. New 4 strokes - some say they will last a lot longer than 2 strokes but from what I can tell, those engines are just as prone to explode - 255hp, supercharged, flat out - off course they will blow up,at treble the cost. My advice is only get one if you can fix them, and start with an older one, with the aim of rebuilding it. Get a runner and give it a rebore for starters. If you aren't willing to fix them, don't get one, unless you are rich. Personally, I am developing a liking for Kawasaki over Seadoo - I think / I guess, they put more into their development.

If you're passing, feel free to drop in and take a look at mine. North Shore.