Known Problems - 250X

[Big Red Monster]

I`m starting a thread to advise other owners of known faults with the ski that will be in one place and updated as things change.
Feel free to add info as we go/find stuff.
I`ll start with :
#1 - Exhaust hose clamps being loose.
#2 - Poor silicone sealing in pump shoe and grate.
#3 - Loose hood bolts
#4 - Oil overfill from factory
#5 - Loose/missing dash gage pod bolts.
#6 - S/C clutch tensioner bearing fault or bolt comming loose with belt damage.
#7 - Spark Plug failures - subtitute plug # CR9EIX - Factory O/E PMR9B

[TheBaron]

Should be part of a recall list especialy with the SC belt failure or at a minumum a STICKY on things to check for new Ultra owners. Maybe we should compile the list and submit it to Kawasaki.

I found a good site to check for recalls

http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/recalls_database.htm

[TheBaron]

Or put this in the "ULTRA FAQ and tips " Sticky ,since that is where I went when I first came to this board. I agree that it should be a running check list. Heck most things on that list are minor but can help alot of people avoid future headaches.

[Skips313]

I`m starting a thread to advise other owners of known faults with the ski that will be in one place and updated as things change.
Feel free to add info as we go/find stuff.
I`ll start with :
#1 - Exhaust hose clamps being loose.
#2 - Poor silicone sealing in pump shoe and grate.
#3 - Loose hood bolts
#4 - Oil overfill from factory
#5 - Loose/missing dash gage pod bolts
#6 - S/C clutch tensioner bearing fault or bolt comming loose with belt damage.
#7 - Spark Plug failures - subtitute plug # CK9EIX Factory O/E PMR9B

Needs to happen to more then just two boats for it to be a issue. So I think 5 and 6 are not valid and I dont understand #3. My hood seems loose but the bolts are tight.

I completely agree with #1 #2 #4 and #7

[GODOSIDIS]

I`m starting a thread to advise other owners of known faults with the ski that will be in one place and updated as things change.
Feel free to add info as we go/find stuff.
I`ll start with :
#1 - Exhaust hose clamps being loose.
#2 - Poor silicone sealing in pump shoe and grate.
#3 - Loose hood bolts
#4 - Oil overfill from factory
#5 - Loose/missing dash gage pod bolts
#6 - S/C clutch tensioner bearing fault or bolt comming loose with belt damage.
#7 - Spark Plug failures - subtitute plug # CK9EIX Factory O/E PMR9B

Since today i experienced:
#1 (2miles offshore,6hours on ski)
#2
#3
#6 (happened to a friend,i towed him a few miles,he had 12hours)
#7 (100m from the beach, 7hours on ski)

I wish next year it will be MADE IN JAPAN and not at the states by some poor immigrants.
You forgot to mention tools found in the hull by many people.

[Big Red Monster]

Needs to happen to more then just two boats for it to be a issue. So I think 5 and 6 are not valid and I dont understand #3. My hood seems loose but the bolts are tight.

I completely agree with #1 #2 #4 and #7

Hey skip. #3 was found loose on the top half of the hood support on mine. Someone else had this fault also.
This is a thread to help new owners and those that don`t have the ability to help themselves.
It`s an FYI for everyone.

[way2fast]

Has the paint problem been so easily forgotten? Red paint that can be scratched off with a finger nail and worn through right down to the white SMC by when trailering with a factory cover. At least one instance of silver paint that is peeling off.


Richard

[Big Red Monster]

Has the paint problem been so easily forgotten? Red paint that can be scratched off with a finger nail and worn through right down to the white SMC by when trailering with a factory cover. At least one instance of silver paint that is peeling off.


Richard

Rich...This is a mechanical FYI....

[XRIDER]

found Iridium CR9EIX from local O'reilly auto parts for $6.99 .

I`m starting a thread to advise other owners of known faults with the ski that will be in one place and updated as things change.
Feel free to add info as we go/find stuff.
I`ll start with :
#1 - Exhaust hose clamps being loose.
#2 - Poor silicone sealing in pump shoe and grate.
#3 - Loose hood bolts
#4 - Oil overfill from factory
#5 - Loose/missing dash gage pod bolts.
#6 - S/C clutch tensioner bearing fault or bolt comming loose with belt damage.
#7 - Spark Plug failures - subtitute plug # CK9EIX - Factory O/E PMR9B

[Big Red Monster]

found Iridium CR9EIX from local O'reilly auto parts for $6.99 .

I type-O`ed my post. Sorry. I have corrected it to reflect the proper part #.....