Tech Topics: What is going on with OEM Kawasaki Jet Ski Supercharger Drive Belts?? [4K]

[@Ultra310x]

Why just why Kawi don't start skimping on your parts plz. Nice video and helpful thanks JD

[@JDsWaterWorld]

I know, they are skimping on us..what's next? 😭😭😭

[@jerplane400]

This sucks! Thanks for the heads-up! BTW The JetTribe gloves are awesome! I like both of them!

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Awesome! Glad you like them! I couldn't imagine riding without decent gloves!

[@LS3ftw15]

Just did the belt on my 310X in May. Glad I got the 59011-0032 made in Japan part. 👍🏻

[@alestomazic5478]

In a lot of parts you can now see "made in china", it makes me sick. By the way, i like your videos . I think that we will all search for 2015 - 2016 Kawasaki ultras 310 in future years . I sold my 310 Ultra 2015 two years ago with 290 hours on it and bought Yamaha FX SVHO that was my biggest mistake in my life 🤧. In first year two cracked heads and now cracked hull 🥵 - 97 hours on it. My friends Sea Doo RXT-X 300 with 64 hours, stock no remap, all serviced, engine blow up 🥴.

[@malejc]

Great video what aftermarket belt would you recommend besides kiwi/china

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Kawi Performance sells an aftermarket belt from Bando that they have had good results with

[@Razorpee]

This was my question as well. I plan to swap out all the supercharger components with the KP upgrade.

[@ericsoumah7510]

I'm with you, I have a VW's that is made in Germany, my Subaru is made in Japan, my Jetski is Japan/American. I love great quality, I pay a premium for my OCD. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Yes exactly...not sure anyone has ever used the words "China" and "Quality" in the same sentence

[@dsvehaynes6043]

You can match a belt at your local part store. More heavy duty. Lifetime warranty as well.

[@JDsWaterWorld]

I would want someone to buy one from Napa or something and confirm the longevity before I try it

[@edwardbowles8613]

I was planning to try this. Have you?

[@moisesmora2098]

Had a belt blow on me in 17 hrs, The supercharger wheel was rusted and that shredded the belt, destroyed my speed sensor , and cooling line.

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Yeah the stock pulley is carbon steel and the nickel plating on it wears almost immediately in salt water, they need to come with a billet pulley from factory

[@ReelSplash_]

Yo I have one old one left I think they last longer with the new pulleys though

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Yes, wayyy longer. How are you liking the new ski?

[@Gmtail]

It’s new parts in general. I just did the heater core in my Jeep and it came with a hole in it already. 🙄. Quality is such garbage these days.

[@hchaud5267]

how often do these belts need changing ? i am at 82 hours 2023 310lx run on fresh water only in canada

[@JDsWaterWorld]

It really depends how you ride, how hard you accelerate, the type of conditions, the condition of your tensioner..you just have to keep an eye on it and inspect it often to ensure no fraying or excessive black dust. I have seen guys go hundreds of hours on

[@whotube357]

Hate to tell you but Kawi is opening a factory in Mexico to build skis.

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Yeah I m aware..as I say in the video BRP is leading a race to the bottom..I have heard the Mexico plant was only for some variants in the Mule line but heard rumors (cannot confirm) that STX will be made there but as of this all skis still made in USA

[@johnj1763]

Unfortunately their quality has been going down every year the last few years and built not to last.

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Out of Yamaha and SeaDoo, Kawasaki is still the highest quality you can get..hopefully they don't blow it

[@RM.Adventures_]

Oh man, is it time to start questioning the quality and reliability of Kawi due to Chinese made parts? Can't wait to visit the dealer when the 2025 models are released.

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Luckily the engines and driveline components are still Japanese made and the hulls are still stamped in USA..when it comes to Hoses and belts etc we will see if they start having more issues

[@RM.Adventures_]

@@JDsWaterWorld for now 😉

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Then I guess I'll hang up my hat and close down the channel lol