da -85 good ,bad ,ugly??
11-16-2010, 07:18 PM
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RE: da -85 good ,bad ,ugly??
I know a couple of guys who run DA 85's in 40-55 lb warbirds. They run them hard (no hovering obviously) and they get better and better with every run. It would be my second choice after a radial that I can't afford (unless I quit making my house payments). I would buy the DA 85 myself after watching them closely for a couple of years.
11-16-2010, 07:27 PM
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Current versions - very good product.
The first ones had a few issues but those issues were very promptly dealt with by the factory.
I am neither a current user nor seller of them so consider this to be a 100% independent comment.
The first ones had a few issues but those issues were very promptly dealt with by the factory.
I am neither a current user nor seller of them so consider this to be a 100% independent comment.
11-17-2010, 11:11 AM
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ORIGINAL: Buckmeister
I know a couple of guys who run DA 85's in 40-55 lb warbirds. They run them hard (no hovering obviously) and they get better and better with every run. It would be my second choice after a radial that I can't afford (unless I quit making my house payments). I would buy the DA 85 myself after watching them closely for a couple of years.
I know a couple of guys who run DA 85's in 40-55 lb warbirds. They run them hard (no hovering obviously) and they get better and better with every run. It would be my second choice after a radial that I can't afford (unless I quit making my house payments). I would buy the DA 85 myself after watching them closely for a couple of years.
11-17-2010, 09:06 PM
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i have had mine for over 3 years on a H-9 Cap. its just a sweet motor and plenty of power. I am always looking to see if i can find anohter one at a good price used.....
11-17-2010, 10:57 PM
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I had an early edition DA85 and everybody said they shook. I didn't really think so but sent it to the factory for the updated piston. The Factory did the update free and it's even smoother. I think it s a great engine . So much so that I designed a 75"WS 10-300 Ultimate for it . What a beast! Love the combination. You can't beat the service the DA gives.
You can't beat the service the DA gives.
11-17-2010, 11:29 PM
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WHERE DID ALL THE BAD RUMORS COME FROM??ALL I HEAR ARE GOOD THINGS.
WHERE DID ALL THE BAD RUMORS COME FROM??ALL I HEAR ARE GOOD THINGS.
That level of service is why you hear good things.
There isn't a product manufacturer in the world that hasn't had product issues at some time or another. What makes the difference is how those issues are addressed. DA is a company that addresses issues efficiently and with a very high level of customer service.
