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My dealer in Canada is Paragon and I don't have problems with parts or service. These engines take a long time to break in and develop power because of the 2 rings I think, but they will last forever. I also like the single bolt prop hub with no extra drilling. Never had a prop come loose yet.
I am with you on the break in part. And the single bolt prop hub. My 50cc was easy to start and even easier to tune after I got the spun bearing issue repaired.
I think the seller I got my engine from gets engines that are seconds, meaning they are not the better quality engines the big dealers get.
I bought mine for the purpose of testing the engines before I bought into the line to sell out of my shop.
The whole nightmare with the seller I bought from has rooted my beliefs of taking care of the customer, and treating them with respect, even deeper.
By the way, I have emailed the seller several times about other engines I bought from him, and haven't heard ANYTHING BACK!! BEWARE!!! WHO YOU BUY FROM!!