SilverandFire Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hi I will be doing my training soon with Simon but in the mean time I've been doing some thorough research into paramotors as I will probably have to go down the second hand route when I come to buy one. I've noticed many for sale have older engines (for example Ros 100, Raket 120, HE120) which I'm unable to find much info with regards to servicing and spares. I am worried that even if I found one with a completely sound engine I would struggle to have it fixed if and when it develops a fault. Perhaps support for these engines is available but I'm unable to find much on Google. Does anyone have any opinions on what it is like finding support for older engines? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 You don't need a motor for your training mate. We have an array of school kit for that job My advice, (the kit is the easy bit) just focus on the training for now and we will help you to find a decent motor with a known history. SW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverandFire Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Thanks Simon - I wasn't planning on getting any kit until I'm trained but I like to do my research for when it comes to part with my hard earned £££. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 If possible i would steer clear of the OLD engines and some Old Paramotors.. As a new pilot you need to keep getting our feet of the ground not be stuck waiting 2-3 months poss longer for a cage quarter or a piston etc... Even some of the newer Paramotors Can be a nightmare to get parts for.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 You will find no problems with support or spares for Top 80 engines. There are at least 2 dealers in the UK, one in Ireland and several in France. There is a very responsive Yahoo group and a fantastic US site with all sorts of tutorials. Miniplane and PAP fit them as standard and there maybe some others too. It's not the most powerful engine, but it's reliable, light, quiet and fuel efficient. Bear in mind, that in the hands of a beginner, a powerful engine is sometimes more of a menace than a help. But the main thing is to get your training done first, then you will have a much better idea of what will suit your flying style. Christian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Fairhurst Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Until recently I was running a couple of Rads. All the motor spares ( Rakett 120cc)can be got from the Swedish Factory where they make them. For small parts ask them to send by normal post, not courier, as this can be expensive for small parts. As for the rest, the frames are weldable, and the pulley bearings appear to be standard size. All this is no use to you if you are 80KG+ as these light (21Kg) paramotors are better for lighter pilots. I am 72kg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Just picking up on an old thread here. Not directly related but....................had my old Yamaha XT600 serviced yesterday and talking to the service guy (older chap 65+) he was talking to me about the corrosion caused by modern fuels. He has experienced tanks, fuel lines, carb bowls etc. all being rotted away by fuel sitting in the system and unused for several months. He has been told that it is the additives in modern fuels which are responsible, and recommends draining down as much as possible on any engine not being used for more than 10 weeks. If I don't use my trike for a month or so I chock it on all 3 wheels and run it on a fast tickover for 5 minutes in the garage just to keep everything lubricated. I wondered if anyone has suffered internals rotting away at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I've not had any corrosion on my diaphragm carburettors (Walbro / tilletson). But I've have bad corrosion on float bowl type carburettors probly due to the amount of fuel sitting in it , so now I drain them out and and squirt wd 40 inside them seems to work so far . cas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Walbro talks a bit about it in this video, good stuff btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Thanks Casper, what a concise video. Apparently it is ethanol that is the problem as it absorbs water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 The manual for KENI made it very clear that you MUST turn it off by cutting the fuel supply and allowing the system to run dry (for the reason above) My Lawnmower man, says to do the same with my garden mower (for the reason above) I am not sure how safe this option is (assuming you had a fuel tap) with a 2 stroke engine though... ( I am not advising that you do this as I 'think' it's bad for 2 stroke engines as when the fuel is running out there will be way more air in the mix if only for a short time.) Just adding to the thread... SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I must admit that having started this discussion I couldn't resist taking the bowls off on my rotax and having a quick look around. To be honest, everything looked just as it should . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Was talking to pilot yesterday ' he's got moster plus regularly used and found that his diaphragm gaskets had turned to mush , seems a bit hit and miss for some reason. cas . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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