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Is there a way we could store alternative suppliers for Rotax parts such that they could be easily found in some sort of data base?
Since Rotax have been clever enough to develop an engine that has a good power to weight ratio and is very reliable and so far no other manufacturer has managed to develop and equivalent, we cannot blame Rotax for taking advantage of their monopoly position and charging very high prices for spares. It's called the law of supply and demand and most of us would do the same if we were in that position. However the law of supply and demand works both ways and if one of us discovers a supplier of parts that do the job cheaper we should not feel obliged to buy from Rotax.

The "Need Small Rubber Buffers for Rotax 914 TCU" thread gives a possible alternative supplier for the rubber buffers and the " 914 fuel press. reg." thread gives a possible supplier of the 914 fuel regulator diaphragm.

It should be obvious that anyone buying these parts do so at their own risk and feedback of success or failure should be included.

Mike G
  • Re: Non Rotax parts.

    by » 13 years ago


    Mike,

    I agree. Although you should always use aftermarket parts at your own risk, there are suppliers out there that offer quality merchandise. I have been using JBM Industries rubber boots for several years on my carbs. Both 912 and 582 versions. The set I have on my 582 are four years old and are as supple and crack free as the day they were installed. They are half the Rotax price, made in USA, and fit perfectly. I doubt that I would ever use non Rotax pistons, bearings, valves, etc. that must be made to exacting standards. Many ancillary parts however, are in my opinion, perfectly acceptable. I do stress again though, we should evaluate and use aftermarket parts at our own risk.

    Bill.

  • Re: Non Rotax parts.

    by » 13 years ago


    Does anyone have any experience with buying the 1.2 bar radiator cap 922070 from a BMW motorbike supplier?
    From this discussion
    http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296729 (that looks like it is an Europa forum)
    they seem to imply that we can get the rad cap much cheaper (I'm being quoted over 60 euros from the French Rotax agent).
    The BMW Part N° seems to be 17112345074.
    Mike G

  • Re: Non Rotax parts.

    by » 13 years ago


    If it fits, seals and is the right pressure, buy, fit and test.

    John

  • Re: Non Rotax parts.

    by » 13 years ago


    I bought my current radiator cap at a local import auto supply house. Its the right pressure rating and works fine.

    Bill.

  • Re: Non Rotax parts.

    by » 13 years ago


    Thanks, I think I'll start shopping around locally.
    Mike G

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