Just bought a new 2004 F12X about a month ago. Did the proper break-in procedure and had it back to the dealer for the 10 hour first service and oil change.
I plan on doing my own oil changes in the future. The manual suggests changing the oil every 50 hours and filter every 100 hours. I'm thinking of changing the oil more frequently... maybe every 25 hours, along with the filter... yes?? No???
Also the dealer said I MUST use Honda oil. It's a 10W-40 synthetic blend and costs 10 something a quart!!!! Would it be OK to use another brand oil, maybe Mobil 1 full synthetic or not???
Has anyone with this ski noticed a subtle rattling sound coming from the rear of the ski around 4000 RPM & up??? It's hard to tell if it's coming from the engine compartment or just the noise of the water on the hull...... Alot of wind whistling by at that speed too, so I dunno'.... Maybe it's something, maybe it's nothing.... I mentioned it when I brought it in for service, but they didn't find anything wrong with it..... It's under warranty for a year, so I'm not too worried about it yet.
Any info, tips, or pointers about maintenance anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated!! I'd like to do everything right and enjoy many years of trouble free riding!!! I ordered the Honda service manual, but the dealer say's they take a LONG time to arrive!!!!
BTW: The F12X is a fun ride!!! Handles extremely well, runs quietly, has a good top end speed, and is very stable in the water (for the wife). It DOES lack a little in raw acceleration (compared to 2 strokes), but overall we are VERY happy with it!!!
Thanks in advance.
I plan on doing my own oil changes in the future. The manual suggests changing the oil every 50 hours and filter every 100 hours. I'm thinking of changing the oil more frequently... maybe every 25 hours, along with the filter... yes?? No???
Also the dealer said I MUST use Honda oil. It's a 10W-40 synthetic blend and costs 10 something a quart!!!! Would it be OK to use another brand oil, maybe Mobil 1 full synthetic or not???
Has anyone with this ski noticed a subtle rattling sound coming from the rear of the ski around 4000 RPM & up??? It's hard to tell if it's coming from the engine compartment or just the noise of the water on the hull...... Alot of wind whistling by at that speed too, so I dunno'.... Maybe it's something, maybe it's nothing.... I mentioned it when I brought it in for service, but they didn't find anything wrong with it..... It's under warranty for a year, so I'm not too worried about it yet.
Any info, tips, or pointers about maintenance anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated!! I'd like to do everything right and enjoy many years of trouble free riding!!! I ordered the Honda service manual, but the dealer say's they take a LONG time to arrive!!!!
BTW: The F12X is a fun ride!!! Handles extremely well, runs quietly, has a good top end speed, and is very stable in the water (for the wife). It DOES lack a little in raw acceleration (compared to 2 strokes), but overall we are VERY happy with it!!!
Thanks in advance.
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