I'm finally getting back on my 97 ZXI 1100. Any recommendations on what I should do before I try starting it up. It was always hard to start out of the water, but in water it always started right up?

 

I always say to flush all your fluids, but not much in the ski but fuel and oil. Get the old fuel out change the oil and get new filters as well. Clean the carbs and inspect all the rubber hoses, seals, and other stuff for cracks or rotting. once everything is fresh and clean give her a go, good luck bruddah!

 

also get some wd-40 or such and spray all moving joints, cables, etc

 

It was preserved really well when I last used it. It just doesnt want to cold start. IS there some thing that I can do" install a "bulb primer" or something...

 

Choke should be all you need, might want to clean the carbs if you havent already.