Patrick Lemaire Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Greetings. I'm a paraglider pilot. I'm looking at buying a used HR R120 paramotor for my First paramotor. I'm looking for advice regarding this particular unit. Is it good? Bad? Tell me! What a used unit fetch normally if low hours and good shape? TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramotor626 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Hi I have an HE120 it came on a blackhawk frame, I only have 14 hours on the motor, I have only had minor problems with it. I had to replace the pull starter but the motor is solid. It starts up on the first pull even after sitting for a week. It actually starts alot better than my friends nitro 200. the only thing you have to watch on it is the wrist bearing is the weak point and can fail. I would reccomend replacing it every 50 hours insitead of 100 as stated. once it goes all the bearings distroy the top end and you have to buy $500 worth of parts. You also have to watch the carb screen ever 5 hours or so and just clean it out so it does not run lean. that has been my experiance. I have heard people having problems with thier gear boxes, I have to top off the gear oil after ever hour. How much are you getting the unit for? I picked mine up for 4k with a wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Lemaire Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 $1400 USD. No wing. I plan to use my U-Turn Infinity 4L. Engine very low hours (30?). Looks to be an top shape. New prop. People tell me it's a bargain. Wrist bearing... where is this? Can it be checked without dismantling? EASY TO GET PARTS? I notice HE does not make this model anymore... when did they quit? Is there a way to tell manufacture year of this unit? I heard the gear box is weak on those... Frame is aluminium. The guy says it is better if you crash. Do you have any idea what brand/model this frame is? Included picture. Thanks for getting back to me! Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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