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Location: Maple Grove, MN | The E-Tecs look like very good motors too. Light and fast and they look cool.
I would ignore their claim about "no maintence for three years" though. Sorry, but every motor needs to be winterized and spark plugs do not last forever. Any motor that is used very much can benefit from fresh or at least properly re-gapped plugs once a year. Every motor needs some routine maintenance. Even lawn mowers need a little maintenance from time to time.
Because E-Tecs also have a high-pressure fuel injection system, bad gas can cause them trouble just like a Yamaha four-stroke. The mechanic at Hannay's that fixed my Yamaha last year told me that it is a really good idea to add the ten micron gas filter on the E-Tecs too. Those filters can save you a lot of trouble and its no big deal to install or change out once a year. Just something to be aware of. |
