@Socalexpeditions Vagabond Drifter Build Thread and Trip Reports

I'm going to say you just knocked a tooth over. Did you get it fixed? I had this issue before but corrected it using the tie rods.

 

Yeah I ended up fixing at home. Took like 5 minutes.

 

Back from Traveling!

Finally, I felt as if I was in AZ forever. Left for a week or so to recoup some thoughts and energy to come back home and be a better version of myself. Eh, I guess it was a soul-seeking adventure. Who knows. I feel dang good right now though.

Here are the Jet Ski's we picked up! 1983 Kawasaki JS550's. We got both of them running within a day, but ultimately faced starter issues and carb issues on each ski. My buddies will continue working on them and I'll be back to ride them very soon! I've been looking at picking up a Seadoo XP for quite some time now...just searching for the right one!

 

Where'd you adjust off of? Glad to hear it's all fixed!

 

Under the dash. I tried under the hood but no room to work. I made a video so I’ll probably drop it on my YouTube for others if need it.

 

Definitely post it up!

 

I have an older 1996 Yamaha GP1200 that could use some TLC. Maybe I'll get around to fixing it up and we can go ride!

 

So down! I'm looking at buying myself a little Sea Doo XP or something.

 

Does anyone have a solution for a place to fit the spare tire that doesn't take up half the bed?

I'm planning on purchasing another rear Bruteforce Fab bumper, and am torn between getting a swingout again. Maybe a dual swing out would be better than just a single? I just need somewhere to put the dang spare!

 

I’m about to buy one this summer. Everyone recommends the dual swing out. I don’t trust mounting it to the bed side

 

Yeah I think a dual is the best way. I'm very tired of putting my spare in the bed and it taking up so much room.

 

Yeah I’m going 35s soon too and will probably just have to get a bumper. Damn big ass tire

 

Yup. I would stand it up in the bed but...meh

 

Ive seen people crumple their bed sides... not worth it. Some people mount to their roof rack

 

New video dropped on the tent I chose! I’ve had 8x RTT’s and this is the best tent I have had so far. My back has always hurt after sleeping in those cheap 3” mattresses included with RTT’s, so this tent and an inflatable mattress is my setup now! Plus, no more climbing ladders...

https://youtu.be/QKoyxe4XijA

 

tiregate?

 

Here is how my day went

https://youtu.be/gnK9g-H4wNI

 

I'm iffy on those. I'm trying to snag a 4WC, so I gotta wait to see what will work.

 

sounds like swingout is your best option so far

 

Ya, I went to the dealership recently to get a tranny fluid drain and fill. Specifically said in the phone that I did not want a flush. Even spoke to the service manager after the appointment scheduler and he’s like “oh ya, don’t worry I’ve never heard of us doing a flush here anyways”.

Truck’s there and I get a call that it’s going to take the tech a few extra hours to remove the aftermarket components in the front. I’m like wait, the ifs skid that uses the same bolts as the factory skid? He goes um, I’m not sure, I’ll check and get back to you.

Long story short, I pick up the truck and the paperwork states they did a flush.