Hole in exhaust chamber?!

[Forduhl6]

Hi guys , I'm new here and plan to learn a lot. right now I have a 02 STXR 1200 with 120hrs and a pin hole in the exhaust chamber. When I run the ski with the hose hooked up water is spewing out constant. I assume this isn't normal but can anyone speak of this or have heard of this happening.

I have attached a photo of the water coming out in the bottom left

[steve45]

Welcome aboard, Forduhl6!

Do you run in salt water?

[Forduhl6]

Noo don't run in saltwater. freshwater only

[steve45]

Probably a thin spot in the casting. Pull it off and take a look. You might be able to repair it by welding, but the damaged area is probably too large. You might pick up an expansion chamber on Ebay or something.

[SplishSplash]

Was this machine from a northern state. May not have been winterized correctly and water froze in the expansion chamber and cracked the pipe. So you need to find a replacement.

Also front spark plug wire is not on all the way, and the front cylinder pisser connection is facing the rear of the ski, I thought he pisser was starboard front.

Did you put the 120 hrs on it or you bought it with 120 hrs.

[steve45]

Also front spark plug wire is not on all the way, and the front cylinder pisser connection is facing the rear of the ski, I thought he pisser was starboard front.

You've got sharp eyes!

[Forduhl6]

I have only put 5 hours on it. Previous owner for 5 years was a friend. As far as we know it has never been rebuilt. What do you guys think about that time?

[turboman412]

Crack or corrison, really only two options. Pull the pipe off and inspect. You can find those pipes on ebay all day for a pretty decent price.

[Jamescmei]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Ult...d70810&vxp=mtr

freshwater pipe on eBay for ya!