Postby Henni » Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:07 am
Hi all,
Photos from Stephan as requested. Out of interest: The engine starts first time EVERY TIME! When Stephan handed the money over for the Mizer (which he purchased to swop me for the Aquilla), the owner told him to keep all the money and give him the engine instead - he was just THAT impressed with this specific engine! My main reason for swopping my bike for this trike was to use it's engine & instruments & even wheels for my KR2 project. However, when the Mizer came up for sale & I was inspired with a plan on how to actually get it, my priorities shifted. This is now my 2nd Mizer & I am well pleased with the type.
Note: Photos showing brown seats were taken before Stephan had new seats made for it. The previous owner's steel leg tore some of the fabric & hence Stephan had complete new seats made for it.
Also note that the aircraft comes with a intercom & radio. Another thing to note is the steering from the rear seat. When Stephan took it, it came with training bars. Not sure whether he still has those.
Also in defence of Boet Potgieter: He posted a box with my motorbike helmets which did not fit him, a rear wheelspat for the trike, some other bits & pieces and the signed registration papers. I have the tracking number for anyone interested: here it is: TC223054550ZA. It was sent the morning of the 3rd September 2014. However, this coincided exactly with the start of the Post Office strike & I'm not sure I'll ever see those items again.
So to some it up: The problems you face when purchasing this trike for R42 000 are:
1. a Signed transfer of ownership document. I'll get the forms, drive through to Klerksdorp & have Boet sign these again.- Resolved!
2. Some missing logbook entries. I have no idea what to do about this, but I have a contact person over at CAA which I'm told will help to sort this out.
3. Alex Rudd says that the main kingpost/engine attach bracket is slightly bent. Stephan reckons just over R3000 to replace - I have not as yet personally obtained a quote. It seems like something than could rather be repaired than replaced, but I'm certainly no expert on this.
4. I cannot say what needs to be done to the engine according to it's hours which now stands at 332 hours - if anything. It starts very, very easy and also runs up to full static RPM just fine.
5. And then of course I damaged the wing fabric when I folded it in the wrong way. Should Stephan decide to keep the aircraft for himself, I will personally pay for the repairs. I might even do it in any case...- in the process of being resolved!
6. The throttle cable is sticky & needs to be replaced.
7. There are some dents in the aluminium leading edge of the prop. Not sure whether it is mandatory to have this repaired. I experienced no excessive vibration when running up to full static RPM & even keeping it there for awhile.
8. I think there is mention of rust on the front brake drum or caliper or something to do with it...
If there are more, then I'm sorry, I cannot remember. You'll have to speak to Stephan about these. - Resolved! Stephan already purchased new engine mounting rubbers & other items. The new owner must just install these
I say again, if this trike is not sold by 26th November 2014, I'll swop Stephan back for my Mizer, which is fully legal & registered in my own name, strip & store this trike until such time as we are really settled again wherever in life with a known income, & then I'll use all the parts as originally intended on my modified KR2 project. I am extremely happy with the condition of that engine & it would be perfectly suited for the KR2.
I can even install the current Rotax 532 engine I have in the KR2 into the trike & get her up to full flying status again. Only this time I'll keep her for myself as I am really tired of all this hassles. She should fly just fine at the coast two up with that specific engine.
I have been told that Boet is REALLY, but REALLY enjoying my bike & riding it nearly everyday. I just also want some peace of mind after this transaction. I am fair in ALL my dealings with others...
Cheers,
Henni.
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Henni on Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:03 am, edited 14 times in total.
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