Caring for your Personal Watercraft

PWCs are a blast to ride and a great way to stay cool in the summer heat.

BUT - given the area we live in, many skis get used in salt water, which is highly corrosive. Given enough time, almost all metals will suffer some form of deterioration through reaction with the environment, and salt water simply accelerates the damage.


PROTECTION

Use a corrosion inhibiting storage spray such as the ones offered by BRP and Yamaha. Undo every connector and spray inside, then reconnect.

Exposed metals also need a layer of protection. WD-40 is not a good choice for this. A thick waxy film that is not easily washed away, such as white lithium grease, is best. Spray all exposed metal surfaces at the start of the season, and then about every 50 hours if you use your ski each week. Areas to watch for corrosion are battery terminals, throttle connections, and oil pump.

Be sure to keep your hull and body waxed and sealed. This will protect the color and finish of your ski and keep it looking great. 


FRESH WATER

After a day of riding in salt water, fresh water is your friend. Be sure to clean all plant and dirt residue from your PWC, then flush the system with a flush kit according to the manufacturer's directions. Not bothering to flush your engine means that salt water will collect and deposit salt crystals, which will quickly corrode and probably block the system.

Then spray down the entire engine compartment, opening the drain plugs to remove the water. When finished, sponge up any remaining water that may be trapped here and there in the hull. Leave the seat off to let everything dry out and to help prevent mildew.


ENGINE FOGGING

If your next ride is more than a few weeks away, consider fogging the engine. Fogging coats the internal surfaces of the engine with a lubricant that helps prevent corrosion.


A COUPLE OTHER TIPS 

Engine: Make sure the engine has the correct amount of coolant to avoid overheating. 

Oil: Check oil levels before every ride.

Battery: Most batteries these days are maintenance-free, but you must still maintain a charge or your battery will fail prematurely. A battery tender is a great way to always have your battery correctly charged. Watch for corrosion on the terminals and leakage at the caps. If you find corrosion, scrub it off with a wire brush and rinse the battery with fresh water. 


Faithfully caring for your ski the proper way will ensure years of happy riding.

All the products shown are available in our Parts Dept. It's also a great idea to schedule a pre-season and post-season maintenance with our Service Dept to prepare your ski for both use this summer and non-use over the winter. Call Steven at 209-832-3400 to make an appointment.

Happy Customers - March 2015

All these folk are smiling because they got a great deal at Tracy Motorsports! 
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time to get wet!

The weather's finally warming up so now's the time to figure out which PWC (or boat!) is right for you. TMS stocks all three major brands of PWCs - Kawasaki Jetskis, Bombardier Sea-Doos, Yamaha Waverunners - so stop in soon to find the one that suits you best. 

These folks figured it out!

WORCS 2013 Round 2 Recap

WORCS kicked off their first "Super Event" in Primm, Nevada this month for round 2. The super events consist of dirt bike, quad, and side by side racing all in the same weekend. WORCS will bring in everything from bands, all the way to freestyle shows.

Heading into the weekend, the winter chill caused it to snow. Fortunately the snow melted away by Saturday morning. As the sun began to appear over the horizon, the beautiful scenery of snowy mountaintops surrounded the track. Before the SxS parade lap, the SxS's lined up for a picture with a US Air Force fly-by in the background. There was an incredible turnout of 64 SxS entries.

As the day began to wind down on Saturday, the Pro SxS class lined up for the last race of the day. The SxS Pro class is a new edition for 2013. Like the Pro ATV and MC classes, there is a Pro Purse for the winner.

 Beau Baron taking the holeshot

Beau Baron took the holeshot in his Polaris RZR. Racing on this punishing track, Beau Baron broke a sway bar on his second lap. As the time went on, he knew he had to step on it or he could be beat on adjusted time. After the race, Baron commented on the grueling race. He stated, “I had to back it down so I wouldn't break my RZR, but a few laps from the end everyone was pointing at their wrists letting me know that someone could beat me on time adjustment. As soon as I knew that, I pinned it. The second to last lap, I went pretty fast and the last lap I gave it everything I had.” Beau Baron took the win with reigning SxS champion Ryan Piplic and Josh Frederick rounding out the podium.

As Sunday morning came along, racers were getting ready for the Pro MC, Pro 2 MC, and the Pro 2 MC Lights race. The Pro and Pro 2 class were combined for the start. Pro 2’s Precision Concept’s Tyler Renshaw grabbed the holeshot. Bell took charge and moved into first early in the race. He extended his lead and secured his first WORCS Pro class win. He then became the points leader with a 47 point gap. On the eleventh lap, Justin Jones made the pass on Ryan Abbatoye to take over the final podium position for the Pro class.

On Sunday afternoon, the Pro and Pro-Am ATV Riders began lining up on the starting line for the last race of the weekend. Being the last race of the weekend, the track would be a physical and demanding.

Dustin Nelson jumped off the line and grabbed the holeshot with his team mate Josh Row behind him. Nelson led for the first three laps then he caught his foot on his peg and twisted his knee. Nelson dropped back in the pack.

David Haagsma then took over the lead with Row behind him. Josh Frederick and Beau Baron took turns passing each other. They both passed Josh Row later on in the race as David Haagsma dropped back due to fatigue.

Beau Baron finished the race in first with Josh Frederick and Josh Row rounding out the podium. Beau Baron had a great weekend winning both the Pro SxS and Pro ATV races.

red!

It's all about RED pre-owned bikes today!

In addition to the RED bikes pictured, we have another Honda CBR600, a CBR1000, a Shadow 650.

In Kawasaki we have a couple Vulcans, two ZX-6Rs, a ZX1400 Monster Edition, and a ZX-10R.

For Suzuki there's a C90, a V-Strom 650 with ABS, 3 GSXR1000s, a couple Hayabusas and an M109R.

In Yamaha we have a Road Star Midnight 1700, a Road Star Silverado 1700, and a Kodiak 400 quad. 

Our used bike inventory changes just about every day, so if you don't see the perfect sportbike, cruiser, ATV, quad, 4-wheeler, side-x-side, UTV, scooter or PWC here, call us. We have 5 stores and just might have exactly what you're looking for. 

First up is a 2004 Aprilia Tuono 1000 RR.
It's got 17,594 miles on it and is priced at $6999.
stock # U00246

Next is a 2006 Honda CRF450R with 25 hours.
It's going for $3299.
stock # U09118

And last, a 2010 Kawasaki ZX-6R.
It has 11,500 miles on it and we're asking $7999.
stock # U21119

Strider pre-bikes now in stock

We just got in a small batch of Strider pre-bikes - perfect for your little one who can walk but isn't quite ready for an engine. They're well built and will take quite a beating while your kid is learning two wheels.

 We've got them in Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki, plus a few generic ones, in case you're a multi-brand family. These are a Christmas-only item, so get yours before they're gone!