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Hi Alan Many thanks for your response, I have just ordered the UV-5R will have to a few weeks as its coming from China. I let you guys know what I think of it when it arrives. I do have a question I have being reading some of the posts in the section, I am due a new helmet as my old one is to small for me and has decided not work any more. I would love my new helmet to have the feature where I can play music and it automatically cut out when someone talks to me through the radio system. I believe this is possible but I am not 100%. The headset I am looking at it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Icaro-Skyrider- ... 2318c542c3 We have a lab in work where we can if needed to some re-soldering but I just don't know where to get the information and how to!! Many thanks. D

Hi Alan Nice post by the way, we managed to lose one of out icom radios last week when we where flying. So now I am on the case to get another vhf radio but its all new to me. I work as a broadcast engineer in TV but these radios are out of my scope. I found our icom's a pain to modify. I have a question have you any experience with the UV 5R http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Baofeng-UV-5R ... 56494ba14b Would I be right in saying they are all pretty much the same? Waiting for your feedback then time for some spending.. Many thanks D

Check it out http://www.polini.com/en/page_619.html

Seeing that picture makes me glad I changed my frame from one that looks very similar to the one in that pic to a PXP frame. I was talking to Paul Deacon about frames and he told me about the possibility of the swing arm on my frame breaking, when I heard this it was always at the back of my mine when flying so I bit the bullet and got a PXP frame.

Hey Guys I am looking into getting replacements engine mounts for my Polini Thor, anyone know what type I need or where is the best place to pick some up. Many thanks. Happy xmas D.

I got the flash starter and its a great mod to get it really makes starting the polini easy as!! If you thinking of getting one, its worth mentioning that's the starter is wider than the standard one. The starter was already very close to the frame on my frame with the new starter I had to use spacers to make it fit. Definitely worth it!!

Hey Pete Its all good.. I had adjusted my hang point on the frame previous to this flight, went back to old position after the flight as it felt totally wrong. Ya its a pretty sweet place to fly..

Hey Guys My first video in a long long time.. weekend away with the missus. She never saw me fly before she is not so keen on me flying. After seeing how much fun it looked she is all good with it!!! Any chance we can get a vimeo button like the you tube video one above.. http://vimeo.com/27809457 Enjoy!!

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Hi guys My missus is going back to the UK in a few weeks, I am ordering some stuff from a few paramotor shops around the UK, she will be bringing them back here to OZ. I am looking for a hand throttle for me and my mates paramtor, I have a polini thor and was looking at the new polini throttle but then don't think its got cruse control, I am basically looking for one with cruse control, I had one on my old walkerjet which was good, looking to spend around the £100 mark, not so keen on the parajet one, The cobra model look good but cant find one!! Does anyone know where I can order/find one a throttle with cruse control. Many thanks D

This happened a while back, cant really describe it, It was the cover for the gear oil.. I have put a small nut and bolt in there to cover it.. Cant see this on the new model. Will contact Vince.. Thanks.

Hey Guys I got a polini thor but need to order a part which fell off during a flight!! Does anyone have the email contact for anyone at support at Polini. Looked on there website cant see it anywhere. Many thanks.

Hi Guys Many thanks for the details response, I am learning something new about the mechanics of two stroke which will come in handy for diagnosing any future issues. Right to Answer you question: 1. Check that with the spark plug in but with the HT Lead disconnected does it turn over normally? A: I have tested the unit and I can confirm that it doesn't matter if I have the HT lead on or off the spark plug, as long as the plug is in it becomes near impossible to pull!! If I take the plug out it easy to pull again. I have now noticed that the pull start mechanism is now looking a little worse for ware from all the excessive pull due to the hard compression. I understand its going to be very hard to diagnose without actually seeing the motor, I am going to take a short clip tomorrow and post it on this post. I have spoken to a local pilot who has said he will assist, it will be good to get the extra set of eyes. Also one last question with regards the rings on the piston, what position should they be on the piston. I placed them where there was a little nipple on the groove on the piston for both rings. Once again thanks for your help. Dara

So sorry guys got this wrong (the shame), I replied to this late last night hence my error. To confirm super hard compression near to the point it impossible to pull start with spark plug in and exhaust off (Same with exhaust on) When I remove spark plug its easy to pull start again. I dont think its a timing issue but I could be wrong. To date I have removed cylinder head cleaned piston and the cylinder, new gasket which was meant to help with compression from HE paramotors and has not helped at all, new o ring. I have also taken the carburetor off and cleaned it. I know it got to something simple as you guys said I need another set of eyes to assist, I will put the feeders out to the Australian Paramotoring community today and see if I can find any one who can assist . I am sure I am not the only one to have even have this issue on there machine. Its driving me crazy as I can see no fault anywhere.. Once again SORRY for the above statement. Dara

Hey Stuart I have been dealing with Pierre from HE paramotors who has being very with his technical support. I am not to worried about the fuel issue as I think its all related. I hope to god they haven forgot to drill a hole for decompression hole Now that would be crazy. The paramotor has being running fine for the last 15 hours its still a newish engine (15 hours) To confirm the paramotor in question is the R120 http://www.he-paramotores.com/index.php ... s&mod=r120 Does it turn over any easier with the spark plug fitted but no plug lead on the top? Yes turns no problems!!! Does it turn over much easier without the exhaust fitted? its being stripped so the the exhaust is off at the moment I will have a good with plug in have the exhaust off. The cylinder body is made by polini i think (sure I saw there stamp on it) cant imagine it would have being forgotten about. Mate i could ask a massive favor, if you have the same motor would please take a picture of where the decompression hole is position on your paramotor. Many thanks. D

Relocated to the land down under!! Australia to be exact. If I was back in the UK I be giving Paul D or Pete a call!! No luck finding a go kart mechanic who will work on it as there will not be held responsible if I crash on first flight etc.. Rubbish I know but that what I have got so far. I have taken off the carb and giving it a good clean with carbie cleaner. Its doing my head in and I am only doing this as a favour for a mate!! I doing the round with some friends to see if any knows a good go cart mechanic.. Also don't think its any to do with timing.. If it was how is that adjusted.. Time for some research http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-stroke_engine Many Thanks Guys D

This has got to be the crux of your issue. Either H&E forgot to put it in, or it is so well blocked, it's hard to see. The PA125 (similar to H&E) has a 2mm diameter hole in the cylinder that leads from the exhaust to the head. I really dont think this is the issue as I have looked over the cylinder with great detail and no decompresson hole to be found. I was ask HE paramotors the question if there is a decompression hole. I will take a picture tonight and put it on this post. Darragh

Hey Guys We have already removed the silencer, I did that when I removed the cylinder head. Its not an oversized spark plug as it the same one we being using for the last couple of months. There is a blockage somewhere no fuel is making it too the piston. Back to the whatever I can find on the net!! Many thanks all. Dara

Hi Guys i reported some time back that I was having some issue with a friends HE 120 paramotor I was having the same issue as Clive with there being way too much compression. I have reported the issue to HE paramotor in Spain and they have being great but I am in Australia there are in Spain so its all emails to and from. So way too much compression to the stage it is near impossible to pull start. Remove spark plug all good. So far I have followed the step from the link in the second post in this link: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6214 I recevied a new gasket which was meant to resolve the compression issue (which it has not) and some new O ring for the cylinder head. I have cleaned the Piston and the cylinder following the guide by Alex Varv http://www.aerocorsair.com/id107.htm I have now put it all back together and I still have the same issue, there is no decompression hole I have looked everywhere!! I am at a loss now, I am now thinking its a carbie issue as it there is no fuel reaching the shiny piston head not a even a hint of fuel. Anyone out there have any ideas of where the possible issue is, Its driving me nuts plenty of head scratching. If I remove the carbie will there be a whole world of pain trying to get it back in good running order. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Dara

I have to agree with Simon on this one, as I didnt even think to check my mallion's, I was flying at the weekend with our usual flying group and out of team of 5 only one had checked there mallions since buying there wings. So if anything good is to come out of this, It is to send the message out to the paragliding and paramotoring community to always check things like this. I realize that for many of you out there that is just common sense but for some they would not have know this. Anyways just my two cent !! D

Great video and what a tune!!!!!

Sounds like its going to be a awesome event. I am currently the other side of the planet can you all please take plenty of pictures and videos for the people who cant make it to see. I am a bit gutted as that location is not far from where I used to live..GRRRR

Raised this questions about a year ago, I myself have a reserve but if I am honest dont fly with it. On Sunday I did a fligtht with the reserve and found it added extra weight but was nice to know it was there just in case. So I though a poll was in order to get some stats from other pilots. Darragh

Sounds like a great event is on the cards.. I am a couple of thousand miles away wish I could attend. Would be good to see the pics after the event. Darragh