Ring mount for 912/914 on Model IV

[Av8r3400]

JimChuk,
I thought I'd ask as I have nothing to loose, with my question with the engine you are going with on your kitfox with the ring mount. If you plan on going with the 912UL then why not go with the standard kitfox IV motor mount? If you are then is there anyway I could persuade you to sell me yours at a premium price?? Robin

The main reason to go to the "proper" Rotax ring mount over the OEM mount is to have the carbs oriented properly and have the oil tank at a more correct position relative to the engine case. Additional benefits include the ability to use the Rotax tuned intake plenum or install a 914 or other modern engine.

Kitfox was one of the first kit manufacturers to offer a 912 engine package and way back then (late 80s) there was little support from Rotax as to mounts and requirements. Kitfox designed their own mount system with the information that was available. It is a decent mount, but far from optimum.

[Freedom2]

Ok thx for all your info and pics. Every little bit helps. Well at least I now know there are two ring mounts on a model IV out there. I'll keep doing my homework and get this ring mount figured out.
Robin