Engine modifications for a 1995 Yamaha Waveraider?

Question

I bought a 95 Waveraider 1100 cc two weeks ago and was wondering if their were any modifications that I could add to the engine to make it run a little faster. Any modification suggestion big or small will be appreciated. Also, is there anything that I could do to make it more stable for when I have 2 people on it. With 2 people, it becomes tipsy.

Answer 1

It depends on how much time and money you want to spend.  Also remember the rule of thumb "the more you put into performance the more you sacrifice reliability."

A few minor things you can do that will not sacrifice performance: change to a stainless prop, clean and tune the carbs, keep the bearings lubed, get a larger flame arrestor.  remove the choke and replace with a primer system.  Major changes you can do: replace stock exhaust with performance exhaust system, get larger carbs, change the head, rebuild the engine with high performance parts.

Stability was a problem with the Raiders.  The best bet is to tell your girlfirend to lose weight.  Then you'll be riding by yourself.

Answer 2

Go to http://www.sbtontheweb.com/ and take a look.  Lots of things you can buy and do.

www.jamminjetskis.com

Answer 3

i have a 98 sea doo and changing the plugs, checking/replacing the hoses and flushing the engine make a big difference, also regular oil changes. if you still want more change the impeller

also on some of those old used skis there might be a governor, that needs to come off and try premium gas

and as for the tipsy problem cut back on the booze no there should be a fin stabilizer from the internet