2018 AR190 What a Difference!

[Mike190]

You can tune the cone a bit to allow more RPM and not sacrifice traction. Pull a washer or two out and see how it does. That's on my list for this year is to tune in the L13. I've been running for two seasons with all the washers in and haven't messed with it.

Yeah going to pull the small washer out sometime next week maybe or may end up just running with it like it is

 

[Irial29]

You mean for spraying in oil?

When I’m fogging the engine at the end of the season - removing and then later refitting the box with the air filter is such a pain. Replacing that whole set up with the K&N filter would be worth it for that alone!

But yeah, are there any basic how-to videos out there for:

• Ribbon delete
• Removing the stock air box and replacing with a K&N intake filter
• L13 cone

 

[2kwik4u]

When I’m fogging the engine at the end of the season - removing and then later refitting the box with the air filter is such a pain. Replacing that whole set up with the K&N filter would be worth it for that alone!

But yeah, are there any basic how-to videos out there for:

• Ribbon delete
• Removing the stock air box and replacing with a K&N intake filter
• L13 cone

Not any videos. Couple threads around here. Check the FAQ, if they aren't there, send me a PM and I'll dig then up.

It's all pretty straightforward really.

 

[Mike190]

When I’m fogging the engine at the end of the season - removing and then later refitting the box with the air filter is such a pain. Replacing that whole set up with the K&N filter would be worth it for that alone!

But yeah, are there any basic how-to videos out there for:

• Ribbon delete
• Removing the stock air box and replacing with a K&N intake filter
• L13 cone

O yeah 100% pain but why no just pull the pcv hose that's on the rubber between the filter and throttle body and spray the oil in there?

 

[Irial29]

O yeah 100% pain but why no just pull the pcv hose that's on the rubber between the filter and throttle body and spray the oil in there?

Didn’t know that was an option - does that safely do the trick?

 

[Mike190]

Didn’t know that was an option - does that safely do the trick?

Dont see why not you would be spraying it in right in front of the throttle plate. If I fogged that's what I would do but down here we sometimes have warm days during the winter so I dont worry about it.

 

[2kwik4u]

Took the boat out for the first time this season yesterday.

Definitely going to have to mess with the shims this year. Just the wife and I, light cooler, nice cool day (72deg ambient).....Got 42mph and 7500 rpm. I think I could grab a few more RPM so long as I don't introduce cavitation on launch. Might pull all the L13 washers out and test some this coming weekend. Plan to be out both Saturday and Sunday.

Will report back with results.

 

[Mike190]

Took the boat out for the first time this season yesterday.

Definitely going to have to mess with the shims this year. Just the wife and I, light cooler, nice cool day (72deg ambient).....Got 42mph and 7500 rpm. I think I could grab a few more RPM so long as I don't introduce cavitation on launch. Might pull all the L13 washers out and test some this coming weekend. Plan to be out both Saturday and Sunday.

Will report back with results.

I think I'm going to start with just pulling the biggest shim out first.

 

[Irial29]

Dont see why not you would be spraying it in right in front of the throttle plate. If I fogged that's what I would do but down here we sometimes have warm days during the winter so I dont worry about it.

Yeah my concern would be the fogging oil getting all over the air filter and me not being able to see it. Also my paranoia would kick in about not fogging enough into the engine and then sweating it out all winter!

 

[Mike190]

Yeah my concern would be the fogging oil getting all over the air filter and me not being able to see it. Also my paranoia would kick in about not fogging enough into the engine and then sweating it out all winter!

Haha if you dont have a catch can you should see the inside of your airbox now. I doubt that would be a problem with it at like 1500 rpm

 

[VitaminSea]

Yeah my concern would be the fogging oil getting all over the air filter and me not being able to see it. Also my paranoia would kick in about not fogging enough into the engine and then sweating it out all winter!

Attached is a photo of my ski with the 1.8L. If you see the blue cap & bluish hose (over by the dipstick), it’s a fogging port that Cycle Springs (Clearwater) installs. Not sure if they sell the kit (it a port with a cap and a short hose that terminates inside the intake).
Didn’t mean to derail the original thread/mod, but saw where you were going...

 

[2kwik4u]

Yeah my concern would be the fogging oil getting all over the air filter and me not being able to see it. Also my paranoia would kick in about not fogging enough into the engine and then sweating it out all winter!

Where do you live and how long do you put it away for "winter" storage?

I've been boat owner for the better part of a decade, and a car guy for a few decades longer than that. I've NEVER fogged an engine for storage. I'm in Kentucky, we get mostly mild winters, and typically store from late September to early April. 6mo storage away from salt water, in a mild climate.

Unless you're on the coast (or otherwise near Salt Water), or your storing for over 10 months. Fogging is a waste of time, energy, and money. Modern engine block, piston, and ring materials accompanied with modern lubricants have negated the need for fogging an engine.

 

[Irial29]

Where do you live and how long do you put it away for "winter" storage?

I've been boat owner for the better part of a decade, and a car guy for a few decades longer than that. I've NEVER fogged an engine for storage. I'm in Kentucky, we get mostly mild winters, and typically store from late September to early April. 6mo storage away from salt water, in a mild climate.

Unless you're on the coast (or otherwise near Salt Water), or your storing for over 10 months. Fogging is a waste of time, energy, and money. Modern engine block, piston, and ring materials accompanied with modern lubricants have negated the need for fogging an engine.

On the coast, by the sea in MA
Winters are sub-zero
Boat’s in storage about 7 or 8 months a year

 

[2kwik4u]

On the coast, by the sea in MA
Winters are sub-zero
Boat’s in storage about 7 or 8 months a year

Might be worth it for you then. I sit corrected

 

[Irial29]

Might be worth it for you then. I sit corrected

Used to be in Miami - no problems there

 

[Nauti-Nurse]

All the spacers are in my L13 as well.

 

[2kwik4u]

I think I'm going to start with just pulling the biggest shim out first.

I did this tonight. Removed the red shim and kept the blue and gold in place.

Shim stack before


Shim stack now


Previous was 42mph and 7550 rpm with ZERO cavitation. Hoping to pickup a couple hundred rpm and not lose the traction. Will advise after tomorrow's trip.

 

[adeptds]

Nice waiting on my sea deck as we speak and over the past week did the ribbon delete, l13 and put a K&N filter in the factory airbox and removed the snorkel out of the air box as well. Ready for Saturday so I can try it out. 2017 sx190

What's the part number of the K&N filter that fits the 2017-2018 SX190 stock air box?

 

[Mike190]

What's the part number of the K&N filter that fits the 2017-2018 SX190 stock air box?

RIVA Yamaha SVHO/SHO/HO Replacement Performance Air Filter

RIVA's Performance Air Filter directly replaces the stock paper element delivering performance through greatly improved air flow without sacrificing filtration or reliability. Reusable and built to last. Shop Today!

rivaracing.com

 

[Mike190]

I did this tonight. Removed the red shim and kept the blue and gold in place.

Shim stack before
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Shim stack now
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Previous was 42mph and 7550 rpm with ZERO cavitation. Hoping to pickup a couple hundred rpm and not lose the traction. Will advise after tomorrow's trip.

Yes do let us know I'm only turning like 7400 on the top end so curious to see how much you pickup with just removing the red one.