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Old 04-07-2003 | 05:47 AM
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Default Best engine type for beginner, 2 cyl. or 4 cyl.?

2 Strokes are better.

They are cheap. often 1/2 of the cost of a similar powered 4 stroke.

They are simple.

They hold up better in a crash. most four stroke owners i know have serious damage done to their engine in even a mild crash.

They do the job just fine.
The better quality ones leave little to be desired.

The way i see it the only reason to have a four stroke is the ptptpptptptpptptp sound. Personally i prefer the GRRRRRRRRRR sound, so i like 2 strokes better.

Don't tell anyone, but sometimes when i am bored and no one is around, i buzz my lips while i'm flying. Of course i run out of air and the "engine" quits, which is perfect, because 4 strokes do that a lot too.



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