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Woh no way, I am 90% sure that must be the same power pack from my old walkerjet!!! That was nearly 8 / 9 years ago!!

I will see what I have wiring wise for it. I had so much issues with the electrics of the motor. 

Search this forum for some info.

Hey Guys

I am currently on holiday, I have a spare motor at our holiday place. Its a Fly Evo 2

http://www.vittorazi.com/en/engine/motore/2-fly-100-evo-2/

I fly a paramania fusion 23m and weight is about 75kg.

Motor in mint condition, Motor runs well but it very thirsty. Its burning about 5 / 6 ltrs per hour (inland flying.

I fly a polini thor 100 back home and usually get 3 /3.5 per hour (costal).

Any thoughts on why the evo is thirsty   

I can also vouch for these guys, I know David who runs the School. Nice bloke good school.

Sweet cheers for the heads up guys. 

Will look at ordering parts.

Hello all

My thor 100 is about 6 years old. Recently I have noticed the prop always spins, Now runs like belt paramotor , Motor runs fine and i have adjusted idle speed but the prop still spins regardless of the level of the idle.

The motor has clock up a decent amount of hours. Could it be time to replace the clutch pads. Any thoughts ??

Flying a fusion 23m and yes have the same issue as above.

Know allot of pilots who are the same, I usually put more pressure on the right hand swing arm via weight shift and this works. I tried the trim method but it did not work for me.

Good to here you sorted it out..

My stator just failed on my thor 100.

Polini would not sell me stator only, you have to buy flywheel and stator as one which is rubbish.

IDM stators are pretty standard on most paramotors, I got one delivered from the UK to Australia, it arrived in 7 days.

Get the from these guys:

http://www.italjet.co.uk/index.php?act= ... ductId=871

Agree with Matt, cant confirm for the 130 but I am also using spacers for the lungs to be able to engage the starter flywheel.

You may have to do a little work to get it to work, but its worth the effort.

Both are good engines, We have all been there at some stage, I didnt have clue what to look for when I bought my first motor, Bailey's engine are little of the heavy side for me but are meant to be rock solid, I have a polini thor 100 and yes its had a few issues but all motors do!

Whats your budget? whats type of flying do you intent to do. For me I would not prefer a light weight motor with a good local support agent who can get parts near by ie Parajet, custom air etc

Buy a non flash starter as a back up, problem solved. Bolt slots are the same.

Seller in above link ships all over the world,

The last two times I found a broken spring were after landing and preparing to launch again, when I went to pull the cord no resistance was there. But it managed to start it the first time. Very disappointing in prime flying weather!

Have got a couple of new springs on the way in which have some improvements.

Will be great to sort the pull starter issues out as I think Thor 130 so far has been a awesome engine.

FYI

For those looking to replace there non flash starter..

Do bother with polini's rebranded Briggs and Stratton Starter Recoil

Get a GENUINE Briggs & Stratton like this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-Briggs- ... 5d3e49ec03

Exact same as the polini one, most lawnmower places can source one. I got one in an hour of looking for one.

Don't be tempted to buy non original, I can confirm there are shite and made of Swiss cheese !!!!

Why the heck didnt you post that a week ago? My polini one shipped last night finally.

Now if I can get someone to answer about adjusting the thor100 clutch..

Thanks

Sorry dude.... Polini need to make there cut!! Middle man business at its best.

More Polini cost saving tips...

A few back my reed valve stuffed itself (having too much fun)

Mine of course stuffed itself when Mr Polini went on there summer lonnnnnnnng holiday and also wanted mega money for the complete reed valve.. But Mr polini its only the carbon petals which are broke

No you must buy the complete reed valve..

AWESOME..!

Thanks for sharing.

Bit more expensive to get here in Australia, just wanted to double check this is definitely the right part number before I order one.

Matt

Matt... I am actually currently living in Australia (Irish man living in Perth - last 5 years)

FYI

For those looking to replace there non flash starter..

Do bother with polini's rebranded Briggs and Stratton Starter Recoil

Get a GENUINE Briggs & Stratton like this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-Briggs- ... 5d3e49ec03

Exact same as the polini one, most lawnmower places can source one. I got one in an hour of looking for one.

Don't be tempted to buy non original, I can confirm there are shite and made of Swiss cheese !!!!

What he said, I can swap mine out in about 30 min but I have it down to down to fine art.

I usually remove the top two engine mounts to allow for for the removal of the flash starter. I usually lay the engine on the ground or on a table when I remove the starter.

If unsure get a mate who knows there way around two strokes to give you a hand.

The combination of the thor 100 + flash starter = going to have problems

Have not heard much many of the thor 130 having any issues with the flash starter.

Best thing i ever did was swap out the flash starter for stock standard starter, works every time and don't have the fear now that the flash starter will unwind mid flight.

Yes I have a fix but you won't like it!!!

Go for the non flash version starter.

have not heard of it happen on any 130 motors yours is the first I have heard of.

Simon from some reason I cant get it embedded...

Tried removing the s from https....

Cheers Simon

Looking at the HE web page they say it give about 62kg of thrust with a 115cm:

http://www.he-paramotores.com/index.php ... s&mod=r125

I take the stated results with a pinch of salt.

Its nice to have the have the extra power when needed.

Cheers Simon

Looking at the HE web page they say it give about 62kg of thrust:

http://www.he-paramotores.com/index.php ... s&mod=r125

I take the stated results with a pinch of salt.

Its nice to have the have the extra power when needed.

Hey Guys

Q: A 115cm prop, along with a HE125 motor. Will there be enough weeabix to get airborne with me at 75kg plus fusion 23m.

I usually fly a polini thor 100 with 125cm and thats no problems at all.

Cheers.

Darragh

High hang system vs low hang system

This has probably being asked before about the whole high hang point vs low set ups.

I am looking for a second motor, I have always flown low (6 years) hang systems.

There is a bulldog and RS kangol for sale which could be potentials.

Who flies both systems out there? Whats does it feel like flying an high hang point system.

Cheers,

How much for engine only??

Pete / Alan thanks for the response.

Pete think you could be right, the bottom strap is attached to the lower part of the frame, It can move around (not sure it should)

Now where I think it needs adjusting is the side straps (see pic) as you will see they are not tight! should they be?

I have taken the harness off the top bar to show you the straps.

Is there anyone else out there with a Sup Air Harness, would be good to know how they have theres set up.

Would I be right in saying the harness should not be able to move / slide when its attached to the frame?

Hello from sunny Australia..

Guys my motor which I have had for the last 3 years (thor 100 / PXP frame) on take off the the unit torque's massively..

I will let the pic tell the story..

Take note of the fuel in the tank.

OK so its being like this from day one, never had any issue's with it..

I know most motors have some torque effect on take off, just mine seems to be excessive.

Any suggestions on ways of dealing with the torque effect.

Ta

Ah have not being here for a while.

Sorry to hear about the starter issue..

Please read this... You are not alone

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8908&hilit=sucked

I have gone back to the original starter and ditched the flash starter.