I didn’t think I would use this boat anymore, since it best serves Scream And Fly Magazine for instrument and component instillation articles rather than actual use. This X-Stream V-King has been used a total of three times, and has remained covered in my garage for its entire existence. Well, it appears that the boat will once again be put into service once more, maybe twice.

The Mercury EFI Bridgeport that powers it currently will be perfect for two upcoming tests. First, is to test the Brucato Pro Control Unit (PCU), which is a programmable fuel injection computer. For the second test, a Brucato Stackable Velocity System (SVS), which is basically an air intake system for fuel injected Mercury outboards.

I’ll pull her out of the garage and start preparations for the test in the coming weeks. First, the fuel injectors will be sent off to Brucato Machine and Tool for servicing and flow testing in preparation for firing up the dormant engine for the first time in several years.

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My Haro Group 1 SX Pro is ready for the track again - everything is cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted. While I really like the BMX bikes of the 1980s, I can’t argue that this Haro is an awesome race bike. Of course, I’m not a BMX pro - far from it - but I really like frame geometry and handling of this bike. I was really starting to make progress on my manuals before I broke my ribs, and now I have to stay off the BMX bike for another month. That’s extremely frustrating, but the motivation to improve my riding skill remains very high.

Haro has been good to me, and I’m eager to see the 2008 Group 1, but I’m most interested in the forthcoming retro Freestyler Master. Redline seems to be the dominant force in BMX racing these days, but through my discussions with Haro, I’m certain they will attempt to gain ground in this segment of BMX.

:: 2006 Haro Group 1 SX Pro XL - click on image to enlarge ::