Notices
Gas Engines Questions or comments about gas engines can be posted here

BME no longer in engine business?

Old 06-27-2007, 08:22 AM
  #1  
tonyc
Senior Member
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (4)
 
tonyc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ruston, LA
Posts: 742
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default BME no longer in engine business?

I have just tried to buy a BME 115, I called Don's Hobbies and they tell be BME has quit the business. They said that a new line will be coming from the company some time in the unknown future. Any one out there know what is going on?

Tony
Old 06-27-2007, 08:31 AM
  #2  
BME
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: China Spring, TX
Posts: 261
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: BME no longer in engine business?

Tony, I think Don may be going nuts. We do have some new engines in the works but we are in no way out of business. We have had some phone problems due to rain and the Rally of Giants at our airfield last week. Please let us know if we can help you.

Keith
BME
Old 06-27-2007, 11:28 AM
  #3  
tonyc
Senior Member
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (4)
 
tonyc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ruston, LA
Posts: 742
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: BME no longer in engine business?

Thanks, Keith for the update. I have been reading good things about the BME 110 and 115. I scratch build my own airplanes and have deceided to go with one of your lighter motors. I called Don's to see what they had in stock and was told you were no longer making the BME 115 and coming up with a new line in the future.

Tony
Old 06-27-2007, 03:16 PM
  #4  
RTK
My Feedback: (1)
 
RTK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Left Coast , CA
Posts: 4,890
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: BME no longer in engine business?

Tony---It always seems easier for me too go directly to the source when ordering. It won't cost you any more so why not. Keith is also a good guy to talk to and answer questions. You will get it from the horses mouth, not second hand. He has always been helpful and given excellent service to me over the years.

BME Engines
325 Whitetail Creek
China Spring, TX 76633
Phone: 254-836-0835
Fax: 254-836-0837
email: [email protected]

Please, no visitors without an appointment
Old 06-27-2007, 06:08 PM
  #5  
R.C. ROB
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: pinetop, AZ
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: BME no longer in engine business?

yes call keith. I hade my 115 in a couple of days already test run and tuned. that is one sweet peice of metal. excelent motors and service. thanks again keith
rob
Old 06-27-2007, 09:12 PM
  #6  
BME
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: China Spring, TX
Posts: 261
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: BME no longer in engine business?

Thanks guys. Tony the 115 is state of the art as it can get. We have no intentions of changing it. We are coming out with some new engines that we will call our sport line but if you want the most powerful and lightest 100cc class engine available the 115 is the way to go. Give me your number and I will give you a call.

Thank you
Keith
BME
Old 06-28-2007, 02:07 PM
  #7  
tonyc
Senior Member
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (4)
 
tonyc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ruston, LA
Posts: 742
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: BME no longer in engine business?

Keith,
I hope that I didn’t cause you or your business any problems by posting my question.

I am a scratch builder and love to build. My current project which I just finished flies great and with a 3W-60 it’s a nice flying combination. I like it so much that I have decided to build a Pitts S2. Since I scratch build I can do things with the engine location, move it forward some, to get the CG right and the profile will still look good. I like the idea of a twin just because of the vibration issue. I also like the idea of weight savings. That is the reason I am looking at the BME line. I don’t know if I need state of the art new engine or perhaps one of the older original BME engines, the 110 or 102.
By order of priority I would put easy starts, vibration, weight, and then power. Since I don’t know much about twins I am in the research stage.

I have sent you a PM with my phone #. If you have some time I would love to chat.

Tony
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Mj24547.jpg
Views:	15
Size:	86.1 KB
ID:	713013  
Old 07-02-2007, 12:56 PM
  #8  
tonyc
Senior Member
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (4)
 
tonyc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ruston, LA
Posts: 742
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: BME no longer in engine business?

Just wanted anyone who stumbles across this thread to know that today I ordered a BME 115. Keith is great to work with and I am looking forward to getting this motor.
Now all I have to do is figure out how to tell the wife!!!!![X(]

Tony
Old 07-02-2007, 01:01 PM
  #9  
RTK
My Feedback: (1)
 
RTK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Left Coast , CA
Posts: 4,890
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: BME no longer in engine business?

She doesn't tell you about all the shoes she buys does she..............................

Keith and Steve are good guys too talk to
Old 07-02-2007, 04:02 PM
  #10  
bzyguy01
 
bzyguy01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Peoria , AZ
Posts: 497
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: BME no longer in engine business?

I also agree that Keith is top notch! I purchased 2 of the 115's awhile back. Neither one has been ran yet but I can't wait. Everytime I had a question...Keith was there supporting his product! Cheers Keith!
Shayne in PHX.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.