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Old 11 September 2023, 13:49   #21
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Originally Posted by Old seahorse View Post
I’ve got the current Suzuki 6. After 3 years, I’ve had no issues. It starts well( I always start and finish on aspen fuel in the built in tank, switching to unleaded in between).
As the engine is removed from the sib and washed/ flushed after use, I’ve had no corrosion issues. The 4/5/6 engines are same capacity( 138cc), same weight, and same gear ratio, but are shown with increasing Rev range from the 4 up to the 6, to achieve max.h.p.
I know Yamahas have a good reputation , on here and elsewhere, which must say something, but I’ve no experience of them
I’ve also had a few Suzuki 4 strokes over the years and no corrosion issues to report. I’ve had a gearbox failure on a Yamaha F115 being my only major problem over the years.
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