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Postby Thunderboy » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:35 am

With the dollar strengthining (spelling?) Rotax engines in SA are going up end of next week, or before if stocks run out.
This will affect all imports as well - so if you planning on buying new get your order in now :wink:
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Postby Junkie » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:55 pm

Looks like we this will just have to start converting BMW & Honda motors ... Rattexes already a darn Rip off... those 912's are such neat motors :? :?

We have 2 localy developed BMW 1100 Bikemotor powered trikes with dual electronic Ignition / Fuel injection flying along happily for past year - and soon to swop out to test 1200 motors
All up cost extimated to be around R70000 for 105/110hp :shock: :) 8)
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Postby Griffin » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:06 pm

I think it is the Euro exchange rate we need to worry about.

There was a Bush Baby at FAFK flying with a R100 BMW motor. (the classic BMW air head). I do not know how well it flew but what a beautiful sound. Nothing like the much loved Ratex screech.
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Postby Morph » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:08 pm

Junkie wrote: soon to swop out to test 1200 motors
Hmmm, I wonder how AUKie will do with a little 100hp BMW1100 motor? Are they selling these motors when they upgrade?
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Postby Junkie » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:23 pm

Thats the plan i think (Frans & Jan)
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Postby kb » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:32 pm

Junkie wrote: We have 2 localy developed BMW 1100 Bikemotor powered trikes
I certainly hope they don't fly like BMW driver's drive :!: :!: :!: :shock:


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Postby Griffin » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:52 pm

kb wrote:
I certainly hope they don't fly like BMW driver's drive :!: :!: :!: :shock:


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These are MOTORBIKE motors and everyone know the BMW motorbike riders are the elite of the motorcycling world (classic Air Heads riders are the royalty) :twisted: :twisted:
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Postby Bennie Vorster » Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:24 pm

So it also mean that you have to buy your next plane now and hang on a little before you sell your existing one. :wink: :wink: :wink:
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Postby FAWGie » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:01 pm

What about the aerovee engine at US$5995 ? Excellent value for money and is now in DUAL ignition....

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Postby DieselFan » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:01 pm

From this angle Image it looks asif this engine doesn't need wings to fly :lol:
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Postby Thunderboy » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:48 pm

FAWGie wrote:What about the aerovee engine at US$5995 ? Excellent value for money and is now in DUAL ignition....
Any flying in SA yet?
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Postby FAWGie » Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:02 pm

Thunderboy wrote:
FAWGie wrote:What about the aerovee engine at US$5995 ? Excellent value for money and is now in DUAL ignition....
Any flying in SA yet?
Not sure, but it is the recommeded engien of choice by Sonex....check out their site.....

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Postby Tjoek » Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:38 pm

I know of one in a Whisper with fuel injection conversion. Their fuel economy is great.
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Postby Cloud Warrior » Sat Jul 01, 2006 3:22 am

Dis sommer 'n blygemaakte volla enjin man! :wink:
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Postby FAWGie » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:04 am

Cloud Warrior wrote:Dis sommer 'n blygemaakte volla enjin man! :wink:
CW, are you using afrikaans on the Abs over there? :wink:

The eninge is based on the VW sub assembly,but the dual ignition and carb system is totally new.....Did you know that the Jabiru engine is based on Toyota parts? I prefer an engine that hums at 3000 rpm in the cruise than one that shrills at 5800 rpm (both being 4-stroke) like the 912......
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