Wetbikes

[Wetbiker]

Good Afternoon People,

Some if not most of you have seen me and my plethora of wetbikes down in the weirs channel, If you know of any wetbikes, Parts, or any other vintage jetski's laying around or for sale, Please send me a message, I love restoring the past.

That being said Here is a video from March 31 on the Lake.

http://youtu.be/DmoI2aGyRpk

Comments, Concerns, Or anything is welcome. And if your in the area dont be shy, stop in and i'll show you some cool vintage PWC.

[ITD]

That looks like way too much fun, I don't think the granola crunchers are going to like those.

[Wetbiker]

Originally Posted by ITD

That looks like way too much fun, I don't think the granola crunchers are going to like those.

Granola Crunchers?

[winniboy]

Originally Posted by Wetbiker

Granola Crunchers?

tree huggers

[MiFi]

I have neve seen a Wetbike before, what years did they make them and what year is the one in the vid?

[Wetbiker]

Originally Posted by MiFi

I have neve seen a Wetbike before, what years did they make them and what year is the one in the vid?

They were made in production from 1978 to 1992, the one in the video is an all original 1989 Tomcat

1978-1984 were 50hp models and 1985-1992 were 60hp. theres alot more Changes but they are over the years and im not going to get into it now LOL.

They use to sell them at Thurston's Marina at the weirs, I am positive there must be many bikes laying around trashed, Im on a search to find them before they get to bad, and even then i would still take it. Let me know if you guys have any info on locations of these, OR if there are any other wetbikers on the lake. I know of a few but havent see them in a couple years

[TiltonBB]

Looked Cold!

I couldn't help but notice the wake violation in the "No Wake" zone of the Weirs Channel!

[Wetbiker]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Looked Cold!

I couldn't help but notice the wake violation in the "No Wake" zone of the Weirs Channel!

Its the Effect of the Fisheye Lens.

And it was very cold

[AC2717]

love it, and now I am going to look for one, wish they stil made them. I do see it all the time when I run through the channel

[Wetbiker]

Originally Posted by AC2717

love it, and now I am going to look for one, wish they stil made them. I do see it all the time when I run through the channel

let me know if you find any that dont run, or need work, also if you need help fixing one just let me know.

[AC2717]

thanx wetbiker, even though I am looking for one does not mean the purse holder would let me get one ,
i see you were already on craigslist LOL

[BroadHopper]

I can't recall the name, I would check the salvage yard and see if they have any.

Craigslist is another place to find stuff.

I think I rmember seeing one in the back of the marina at Minge Cove. I would give them a call.

[Wetbiker]

Originally Posted by AC2717

thanx wetbiker, even though I am looking for one does not mean the purse holder would let me get one ,
i see you were already on craigslist LOL

haha yes I'm Always on the lookout

I can't recall the name, I would check the salvage yard and see if they have any.

Craigslist is another place to find stuff.

I think I rmember seeing one in the back of the marina at Minge Cove. I would give them a call.

Thanks I will look into the Marina in Alton, Also which salvage yard are you talking about?


Everyone! If you know of any wetbikes, Parts, or any other vintage jetski's laying around or for sale, Please send me a message

[HomeWood]

Can you post some still pics of them? From the video, I can't see how they can stay up like that. Looks like a blast!

[SIKSUKR]

I rode my first one around 1980-82. I had a hard time getting it up on plane. For those that have never road one its nothing like a PWC. You sit in the water and need balance almost like trying to water start on a slalom ski. Takes a little practice. Remounting and starting again when I was learning became a scary situation. I was at a small lake in Goffstown NH which was actually a river that had a dam. I got pretty close to the dam from the water flow before finally getting back up and away from danger. Yikes! That was a little scary. Once you are up I thought it sort of rides like a cross between a jet ski and a motorcycle.

[HomeWood]

Can those things take any decent wake? It looks like that ski would catch and flip you over the bars.

[holeinthewall]

I rode one in the late 70's. They were all the rage because James Bond had ridden one in a movie. Once you plane off, waves hitting the front ski are not too much of an issue, although you could bury the ski if a big enough wave hit you. At the time, a big negative was boater curiosity. While riding I was approached very closely by a couple of boats. Like most boaters at the time, they had no clue about the 150ft rule.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by Wetbiker

haha yes I'm Always on the lookout


Thanks I will look into the Marina in Alton, Also which salvage yard are you talking about?


Everyone! If you know of any wetbikes, Parts, or any other vintage jetski's laying around or for sale, Please send me a message

There is a salvage yard across the street from the Meredith landfill I think it called M&M. He has alot of old boats and parts there, worth a try

[AmericanBoatClub]

http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/2963300388.html

Here is one on Craigslist

They look like a blast!!

[Wetbiker]

Originally Posted by AmericanBoatClub

http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/2963300388.html

Here is one on Craigslist

They look like a blast!!

Thanks man , they are, that one looks clean, I'll have to check it out this weekend!.

Kawasaki made a standup.

Thanks GTO i'll have to check it out

[Wetbiker]

I'm going to be up at the lake this weekend if anyone wants to stop in and say hi. just look for the truck with the big WETBIKE sticker on the back window across the street diagonal to Blazzin bills. Next to what used to be handy landing.