ORIGINAL: rmalko
I am planning on starting my FG 20 next weekend for the first time and do the break-in. I hope I don't have the same problems as Sailfish. In the Saito manual they recommend using EVOX1001Q synthetic oil may be that could make a difference over the Honda HP2. I believe it shouldn't matter but I try to look at the fine details of what could be causing the problem. I will let you know how it goes.
Rmalko
Rmalko, Please let me know how your motor does. Most of all how it runs at mid range. About the oil, I hear what your saying. But HP2 is maybe one of the best oils out there. Look at your exhaust valve though the exhaust hole and let me know if there is a lot of carbon. Also how much nasty black crap it vents. It did not vent much the first hour but started a lot after that. The manual needle setting wont work. They are 1 1/4 out on the high and 5 1/2 on the low for starters. This horizon is going to correct.