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    bmw 4stroke

    in General paramotor discussion

    Posted

    Awesome find that is amazing.

    as a reality check I would guess that is a GA engine reccomending BMW oil. no doubt far east manufacture.

    Also be careful at that price someone else has bought one and is happy

    It looks purpose made for paramotoring.

    the more I look the more I no like

    see below

    Domain name: GAENGINE.COM

    Administrative Contact:

    tom, jackson gaengine@hotmail.com

    1000 National Ave

    San Bruno, CA 95101

    US

    +1.1888216831

    Technical Contact:

    tom, jackson gaengine@hotmail.com

    1000 National Ave

    San Bruno, CA 95101

    US

    +1.1888216831

    Registration Service Provider:

    Ecommerce, Inc., registrars@ecommerce.com

    800-861-9394

    http://ecommerce.com

    UNLIMITED Storage Space, 3 TERRABYTES of Monthly Transfer & up-to 16

    domains, starting at $3.95!

    LIFETIME FREE DOMAIN REGISTRATION + FREE FEATURES INCLUDED. ONLY AT

    ECOMMERCE.COM

    Registrar of Record: TUCOWS, INC.

    Record last updated on 20-Jul-2009.

    Record expires on 20-Jul-2010.

    Record created on 20-Jul-2009.

    --------------------------------------------------------------

    this means the website was setup in that last 3 months

    just be wary before parting with cash

    BMW would not register a domain with gaengine@hotmail.com

    simon

    Simonini mini 2 plus

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    cheers Pete

    I may take you up on the offer, weather permitting, but it sounds like she is sucking to much too quick not a usual problem with the she's I know.

    the entire flight was spent at cruise 5k rpm as I was waiting for a mate to takeoff

    burn 5.2l /hr

    Simonini mini 2 plus

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    Good idea thanks Lads.

    I will try tuning the top screw 1st. I just need someone else to help me hold it. as I have technically lost 1400 rpm from what the machine is capable of 7200rpm.

    I have fitted a larger prop I can understand that it may drop by say 4-500 rpm but I have still 1000rpm missing.

    thanks

    Simon

    Simonini mini 2 plus

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    thanks for the info Mr Andrews

    small update

    if this is my carb and it looks identical matched with the engine

    http://www.poweredparaglidingontario.com/improvements/carb_adjustment.htm

    then I can report that the low is exactly as factory default and the high is slightly richer

    it the article it says default (always rich) 3/4 turn from the seat for the high screw. mine is another 1/8 turn richer. Perhaps this could account for the low max rpm?

    come home Pete

    Simonini mini 2 plus

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    Hello

    a few questions to other pilots of this motor.

    first off I was told by Geoff from Paramotors uk that other pilots get 3litres / hour out of their simonini's which I thought was a bit low on the consumption side. I did not buy it from him

    with a 9 litre tank I was thinking even if wrong I will get 2.5 hours.

    1 hour 45 minutes later I was standing in some ladies garden, who I offered to photograph her ........... house as a guesture of good will. :mrgreen:

    I will know that she likes me, if she appears naked outside. :acro: anyhow moving on.

    I fitted a Tiny tach. and on cruise it shows 5010 with the 130 prop and I can just about go full trimmers out.

    however full power is only 5600. I have a feeling it should be more like 7000 rpm.

    So at 5000 rpm I killed the motor last time and the plug was a lovely light brown.

    I am confused,

    the fact that I can't rev above 5600 surely means its running too rich ? the consumption of 5.3 litres / hour would support that

    the fact that its light brown on the plug surely means its running correct ?

    its a walbro 32 carb - I think

    I also think that the low is possible slightly too lean as it bogs slightly when you gas it. ( but this could be due to the heavier 130 prop)

    could it be too lean on the low to rich on the top

    any ideas other experiences

    cheers Simon

    Throttle

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    I am at the airport bored - I will fish the Harness out later, when I get home, assuming we don't faceplant.

    The Simonini was lovely with the 122 prop - looking forward to noticing the difference with the 130cm prop which is at home.

    it purred along very nicely.

    Speak soon.

    the harness will fit no problem

    Simon

    Throttle

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    Hi bignos

    what model exactly did you buy, which engine. Did I give you permission to use my money in such a frivilous fashion, :D

    PS parajet throttles are very lovely but no empty light.

    Fitting a larger tank

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    unless they use a turbo / supercharger I will never own a bailey.

    at 127kg I aspire to eat less and that's about it. :roll:

    does anyone know where one may buy a polyethylene tank 14 / 12 litre from, you know the shape almost square but oblong really

    . when I get home I will take a picture of my hole. so you might see! My predicament! :shock:

    Kind Regards

    Simon

    High, Low, Fixed or Active Hang Points?

    in Paramotors.

    Posted

    low hangers give

    more feedback for thermalling / judging the air better

    better weightshiftability. (new word?)

    all PG pilots prefer them as its all they use. feedback is kingt in PG.

    high hang points have

    worse feedback,

    possibly easier launch someone said, unsure.

    less bumpy in the same conditions compared with low.

    if you have a choice go low, so you can feel it and turn in it better.

    baa

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