Ron Gray

I've started a new thread so that Jon Harper won't automatically get drawn in. I suggest any comments regarding order fulfilment / warranty work / recalls etc are put here. It's also the best place to have a right good moan about the situation!

I totally agree and I don't think anyone on this forum / thread is expecting you to! Whilst you instigated this thread and are its author, it has become the place where we are having a conversation about the state of play. By all means get the mods to close this thread and we will start a new one to continue this dialogue which won't drag you in!

Thanks for jumping in Jon with the update but you can appreciate the concerns that we Laser owners have now that you are no longer at the helm.

Not so Chris. Jon had enough feedback on the G30 to know what needed to be changed ditto the inline 200's but on the latter he forecast the problem from the outset when his design was overruled for being too complex (read costly). Even this year they were still arguing with Jon about his solution to the problem but I was told that they (Geoff and Chris) begrudgingly gave in and that the parts would be made and that all 200 inlines would be recalled to have the modification implemented. The problem is that if Geoff is refusing to answer emails sent to him about this I would guess that he will respond the same way to letters sent to him, even trying to go and see him is difficult as you never know when he is going to be in. It may be that the only recourse is legal action but it's far too early to make that call yet, maybe after a few weeks.

It is very forgiving on the CG position, as I said in my thread, mine is now at 100mm back from F2, a full 30mm back from plan indicated! PS Glad you like the dolly Andrew!

Carbon pushrod sets

It's probably the same stuff that your 'banned' outlets supply anyway!

I used to feel guilty then realised that UK based shops were supplying things originating in the same country.

I’ve used carbon rods with thread extenders expoxied on and they haven’t been an issue on any models. Including gassers.

Maybe uploading a few pictures showing the damage would help with responses?

I've already sent an email through their website but don't hold out a lot of hope for a reply. If not then it will be a recorded delivery letter to Geoff.

Steve, you would know if yours was affected! The normal smooth sound is replaced by something a lot harsher. I may have a vid of mine, I’ll have to have a look.

The only problem is that Jon is totally reliant on AGC producing the parts that are necessary to 'fix' these engines, I have no doubt that Jon will do the work if he gets the bits.

Thanks Geoff, I certainly will try!

Nice work Geoff

John I can't remember the exact details but it doesn't necessarily affect them all, but it could do! For example, one of mine, the one that is back at Laser, has a problem and the other doesn't. It shows up as the motor sounding a bit rough / harsh. I'm not sure if Jon will still come onto this forum but in conversation with him he did say that all 200 inlines should have the 'fix' but as I said above, I've been waiting for 6 months now so the fix, if it does happen will have to be carried out by Jon in his own 'spare' time and that's assuming he gets the parts to do the work. I will give it another few weeks and then pursue the matter, after all the engines weren't cheap!

I've started a new thread so that Jon Harper won't automatically get drawn in. I suggest any comments regarding order fulfilment / warranty work / recalls etc are put here. It's also the best place to have a right good moan about the situation! Lucky you, one of my 200 inline twins went back to Laser 6 months ago to have a part replaced as there is a design fault (not Jon's fault, he was overruled on the design!) and I still haven't got it back. Jon's been waiting for the parts to be made for the last 6 months which just goes to show what things are like at AGC!

That looks the business and for a first build too, you must be, and should be, well pleased.

Good day at the field today, weather was not too good with some light rain early on but it turned warmish by midday. Anyway today was my tribute to Laser Engines and here is a vid of the Laser 160 inline twin powered ESM Mustang - Long live Laser engines (in my dreams).

Good point ED!

Great news that Matty, keep pedalling!

@Paul De TourtoulonNobody is saying that it's new Paul but a lot of people haven't seen it before so that is why I created this topic hoping that members would add useful comments! To the rest - keep the tips coming through guys, it's turning into a useful 'Wiki' type thread.

But if Geoff won’t even talk about it…………………….anyway, not going there!

A forum member suggested that I put my video on covering using brown paper under a separate topic as he couldn’t find it on my YouTube channel, so here it is. This would also be a great place to submit all of your tips when using this covering material. Plus here are the ones specifically related to the WR FW190