2000 KAWASAKI ULTRA 150

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DIMENSIONS & CAPACITY

Dry Weight: 613 pounds
Draft: N/A
Length: 113.8 inches
Width: 44.4 inches
Height: 40.5 inches
Seat Length: 33 inches (centerline)
Rider Capacity: 1 or 2 persons
Weight Capacity: 330 pounds

ENGINE

Engine Type: Kawasaki two-stroke, inline triple cylinder
Bore x Stroke: 80.0mm x 78.0mm
Displacement: 1,176cc
Horsepower: 145+ @ 7,000 rpm (before modifications)
Compression Ratio (corrected): 5.8:1 (before mods)
Intake System: Crankcase reed-valve induction (MODIFIED - Tauceti)
Fuel-Induction System: 3 Keihin CDCV 40mm carburetors with single fuel pump (carb neelded shimmed: R&D performance)
Exhaust System: Cast-aluminum, water-jacketed (MSD ECWI & Flow Control Valve at stinger to waterbox)
Cooling System: Induced water (triple forward outlets)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Jet Pump: Mixed-flow, single stage
Jet-Pump Diameter: 136-157mm
Jet-Pump Reduction-Nozzle Diameter: 74mm (MODIFIED - R&D)
Impeller: Stainless-steel, three-blade, variable-pitch (MODIFIED - Solas KH-DF-16/20 Dynafly)
Thrust: 904 pounds (before modifications)
Transmission: Direct drive
Trim System: Standard (shortened), variable electric Pump

INSTRUMENTATION

Fuel Gauge: Standard, LCD with low-level warning light
Oil Gauge: Standard, LCD with low-level warning light
Speedometer: Standard, LCD
Tachometer: Standard, LCD
Hour Meter: Standard, LCD
Trim Gauge: Standard LCD
Misc. Instrumentation: Engine-overheat warning light, trip meter and clock, Optional Instrumentation: GPS & Marine Radio

R&D Racing Pro Series 42cc "Red" Heads

180 degree 1/8" NPT fittings used
for water hose connections on heads, routed forward to...
Triple aluminum Jetlyne 45 degree water bypass outlets:

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Shred Master Ride Plate (another photo)

Read the review of this ride plate from the May 2001 issue of Personal Watercraft Ullustrated

TauCeti REC 2 Flame Arrestors w/
Tauceti Carb Adapters & Pre-Filters +
Atlantis Primers pressed into adapters

Solas Dynafly KH-DF 16/20 Impeller

Impeller includes Impros recommended seal.

Pump Mods by Impros Impeller Professionals

Jetworks 3/8" Pro-Series Flow Control Valve

Mounted above waterbox. Stock Waterflow to waterbox sealed off.

Accel 0142 U-Groove Plugs

Purchased through Summit Racing
<or>
Splitfire SF406C Plugs

HydroTurf Traction Mats

Jettrim Spray Deflector

Oury PWC Grips

Gaundo Bar End System used with grips

HULL & COMPONENTS

Color: Sunbeam red/black/jet white
Hull Type: Deep V
Dead Rise: 22 degrees
Hull Material: FRP (fiberglass-reinforced plastic - COATED)
Deck Material: SMC (sheet-molded compound)
Sponsons: Standard (MODIFIED Beach House)
Steering System: Nonadjustable
Bilge System: Automatic vacuum siphon (+SECONDARY - Rule)
Storage: Standard, bow tub and glove box
Storage Capacity: 5.5-gallon bow tub/1.0-gallon glove compartment
Cooler: No
Cooler Capacity: N/A
Boarding Step: No
Rear Boarding Handle: Standard
Passenger Handles: No
Seat Strap: Standard (REMOVED - SEAT COVER - AP Designs)
Lanyard: Standard, wristband (PFD WetCord)
Throttle Lever: Finger type
Mirrors: Standard, 2
Traction Pads: Standard, full-length mats (HydroTurf)

ELECTRICAL

Battery: 12 volt, 18 amp, maintenance free
Ignition: DC-CDI with 8,000-rpm rev limit, digital advance and KTRIC (Kawasaki Throttle Response Ignition Control)
Ignition Timing: 15 degrees @ 1,250 rpm-22 degrees @ 3,500 rpm
Spark-Plug Type: NGK BR8ES )BR9ES is stock) <or>
ND W27ESRU <or> Accel #142 plugs <or> Splitfire SF406C plugs
Starting System: Electric
Security System: Standard, magnetic-keyed ignition

FUEL/LUBRICATION

Recommended Fuel: Unleaded gasoline (92-octane minimum)
Fuel Capacity (inc. reserve): 15.3 gallons
Fuel Consumption: 13.3 gallons per hour (wide-open throttle)
Reserve Capacity: 1.8 gallons
Lubrication: Variable-rate Superlube oil injection
Oil-Reservoir Capacity: 4.8 quarts

EXTRAS / MODS...

Uniden HH940 Marine Radio
Raytheon Apelco GPS 11 plus
Garmin etrex GPS (broken)

R&D Ultra 150 Pro Series 42cc Red Head
Accel 0142 U-Groove Spark Plugs
- Or SplitFire SF406C plugs
TauCeti Flame Arrestors & Pre-filters w/
- Atlantis Primer Kit in adapters
Moto Tassinari VForce Delta2 Reed valves
MSD Pulse Width Modulated Water Injection System
- via CarbonTech in-line water filter
Jetworks 3/8" Pro-Series Flow Control Valve
Inland Jet Exhaust Kit plumbing (pipes)
Shred Master Ride Plate
R&D Aquavein Pro 2 Intake Grate
Beach House Sponsons
Solas Dynafly 16/20 Impeller
R&D Hydro Force Steering Nozzle
Impros Ultra150 pump modifications
Impros modified impeller seal (hard plastic)
rule automatic 500 GPH Bilge Pump via
- Blowsion 3 Position waterproof bilge switch
HydroTurf Black Traction Mats
AP Designs Seat Cover
JetTrim Splash Guard
Oury Watercraft Grips w/
- Gaundo Designs Bar End System
Straight-line (180 degree) hose fittings on cylinder heads
- Three forward mounted 45 degree Jetlyne aluminum outlets
Trim cable shortened by 1/4" for increased trim/up angle

MSD Pulse Width Modulated Water Injection System