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    Got a 2024 Kawasaki KLX300

    Nice bike! I think you will enjoy it. I have looked at them myself and think that it would be a nice fun bike. My last dual sport was a 2007 KTM EXC 450, and it was a lot of fun. My only complaint on any of the newer dual sports is the narrow seat. My butt got tired of it way before I had to...
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    A few second delay into reverse on a 93 Chevy 1500

    Most likely the servo. Those are very week transmissions, and anything short of going into it and fixing the problem is just tossing money away. My suggestion is to drive it till it quits and then overhaul it. If you just go into it and fix the problem, you will still have all of the wear on all...
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    Bought new boat - what engine to get with it?

    And the poster said Yamaha had a promotion till Labor Day, and you got a additional 2 years for a total of 5 on Yamaha. Back in ‘15 when I got my Mercury it was 3 years and they had a promotion at the time for a additional 2. I never used any of it. Out of 7 Yamaha’s, 4 Johnson’s(OMC)and 2...
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    Bought new boat - what engine to get with it?

    Your exactly right! I do get off track every once in a while, but in a 115 I would still do the standard over the Pro XS. 👍
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    Bought new boat - what engine to get with it?

    They were already mentioned, and are great motors. The downside is lack of dealers and not as much power as either Yamaha or Mercury as per the rating. Neither one will get the top speeds of the Yamaha or Mercury if that matters to the buyer.
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    Bought new boat - what engine to get with it?

    And to add a little more, if you do a little research if you go with the Merc, you may want to go with the standard 150 over the Pro XS. Basically it gives you the different graphics, different motor mounts, and a different lower unit along with a raised rev limiter. The lower gear ratio has...
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    Bought new boat - what engine to get with it?

    Mercury or Yamaha. Either one is pretty darn reliable and easy to find service and parts. I am a Yamaha fan, but when I bought my 2015 boat it had a 150 4 stroke Mercury already on it. The dealer said they would be glad to swap a Yamaha on it, but between the dealer and several other people they...
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    What oil are you running in your 4 strokes?

    That should say “here in Arkansas “ I can’t find an edit button, so if anyone can clue me in, it would be appreciated.👍
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    What oil are you running in your 4 strokes?

    I should state that her in Arkansas M1 in diesel or gas is $35, and with gas you get 5qts, and diesel you get 4qts. Another option is just like I posted from a screenshot from my phone, just order it from BassPro/ Cabelas while they have it on sale at $40.99. Spend $50 and you get free shipping...
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    What oil are you running in your 4 strokes?

    They probably aren’t much difference, and while I use M1 in everything else the Mercury oil is only $5 a gallon higher than M1, and it gets really good scores on tests that I have read. If the motor is under warranty it’s kind of a no brainer on what you should use, and if you only go a few...
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    What oil are you running in your 4 strokes?

    Man you are getting price gouged. I have a 150 Mercury 4 stroke and run this. This is the current price at BassPro/ Cabelas.
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    so many M1 versions now

    That’s a cool Cougar and Fox body!👍
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    Any wisdom on KTM 790/890 Cam wear problems?

    Please explain how the line bore on a camshaft causes lobe wear. I can see how it could cause a cam to bind up or even break, but lobe wear??? If it made a camshaft not set parallel to the valves I could see it possibly? But 99% of flat cams I saw in my life of being a mechanic was crappy metal...
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    Would you be caught dead on a Honda Grom?

    Shoot yah I would ride one! I would first put my full face helmet and my matching leopard print thong on before the ride.😬
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    250w gear oil in brush hog

    Whenever I changed out the 90wt that all of mine have came with I used 85-140 and never had a issue.
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    Stihl Kombi Motor KM 56 RC-E -Low Power, Won't Idle - Muffler?

    Sounds like your carb is varnished up. I will tell you something that is cheap and easy to try and I have had several times when it fixed the problem when it was just varnish in the carb. Go to your local parts store and get a little pint bottle of Lucas fuel treatment. Dump your old gas/oil mix...
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    Stihl Kombi Motor KM 56 RC-E -Low Power, Won't Idle - Muffler?

    Ok, just so we are clear here are some cold hard facts. The oil is supposed to be used a lubricant for 2 cycle motors. Flashpoint on 2 cycle oil is where the oil stops being a lubricant. Flashpoint of Stihl ultra is 428* Flashpoint of Amsoil saber is 248* The old Stihl universal is 160* It’s...
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    Stihl Kombi Motor KM 56 RC-E -Low Power, Won't Idle - Muffler?

    So what’s your problem with it? No scoring shown on the piston, there is carbon built up on top of the piston and in the exhaust port which can be easily removed with a little decarbing additive in the fuel. I have never seen a 2 stroke that didn’t have carbon built up in those areas.
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    Stihl Kombi Motor KM 56 RC-E -Low Power, Won't Idle - Muffler?

    Duck, did this problem start after it set for an extended period? Or did It just start? If it was after setting for a while, pull the carb and inspect and clean it. Probably a jet varnished up. If it just started all at once, probably got a piece of trash in a jet. Pull carb and inspect and...
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    Stihl Kombi Motor KM 56 RC-E -Low Power, Won't Idle - Muffler?

    Sorry but it ain’t your oil. You guys really think Stihl oil is subpar? I got news for you, the non synthetic (orange bottle) was just fine. The silver bottle (synthetic) is better. Been running Stihls since the late 80’s with no issues.And that old FS75 weed eater is a late 80’s model that...
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