SPORSTER WAKE

big_kahuna 05-09-2003, 9:17 AM

I HAVE A '00 SPORTSTER W/WEDGE O.K. WAKE. HAS ANYONE PLAYED AROUND WITH BALLAST.SHOULD I BE BUYING TWIN'S OR A SINGLE? AND WHERE TO PUT IT. SHOULD THEY GO IN THE BOW OR STICK THE TWINS ON THE SIDE.OR SHOULD I PUT MORE WAIT IN THE BACK?

(malibudude) · (malibudude) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 05-09-2003, 11:24 AM

Rob,

Weight up front is the key, I'd start w/ 500 Lbs. With that and the wedge and a few people it'll through a nice wake.

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(Message edited by malibudude on May 09, 2003)

boardjockey 05-09-2003, 12:01 PM

IMO- Start with less like 250 up front and get use to driving that way first. Otherwise you may take several unexpected rollers over the front.

(aneal000) · (aneal000) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 05-12-2003, 6:40 AM

How big do you want it? I had a 98 sportster lx, and a buddy of mine had a 02 sportster lx, the wake keeps getting better and better with more weight, add it evenly or slightly more to the front. 800-1000 and it really starts to shape up nicely! Just watch the rollers, that boat sits low to the water as is and we have had a few actually come over the sides, but hey that just adds more weight until the bilge pumps it out! :-)