Bing 64 carb quesins.

Hi Stanley,

I fly a homebuilt/experimental. In Australia, this means you can pretty much source your spares/consumables from wherever you choose.

Subject to the motorcycle parts being identical/fit for purpose, I would go with the motorbike price.

Aircraft parts are supposed to be held to a higher standard (cost). They tend to be slower moving/held in storage longer (cost) and the supplier is dependent on fewer part movements, to make a buck, so ups the price/item (cost). Then there is the perception that all who fly are wealthy, therefore willing and able to be scammed (cost).

In Australia, factory built & available for hire (eg training) aircraft, must only fit factory approved parts.

Different jurisdictions have diffrent legislation - so be sure of what you are allowed to do.

Hi again Stanley,

Out of curiosity, I found Bing 64 carburettor overhaul kit on the internet - there are several, all for aircraft application, with attached big price tags. Did not find a cheap motorcycle one anywhere. Please advise your supplier for "less than $40".

Some years ago, I needed a new radiator cap for my then Rotax - found an identical cap, with the same part number as Rotax, from a motorcycle shop (I think it was Ducati ) for about 1/3 the Rotax price.