Get a tiller extension to allow you to sit further forward to keep the stern from digging a hole in the water. You'll go faster and get better economy. And yeah- sit on the starboard side.
Question friend: Does the motor jerk when you go into gear? Do you turn the throttle down to the choke diagram before shifting? I just bought this and it seems the idle is set too high. From half to full throttle there is no difference in speed or pitch/noise.
Hi. I'm looking at my first Dinghy and motor. I found this motor used locally.. in like new condition.. for $400. I was initially looking at the Yamaha.. but this price is really good. Are there any negatives you can tell me about it? Can it be transported on its side like the Yamaha? Thx.
Hi Joe, the engines a great and lightweight. Still use it today with the same dinghy on the sea. Can be transported on its side but I have it raised slightly. Water-cooled so over heating isn't an issue never been a fan of air cooled. Any other questions let me know and sorry for the late reply. 😀
I recently bought a DF2.5 (2020 model) 20" Shaft motor and It works perfectly fine except, when I try to steer at quarter to half throttle, the steering becomes stiff. So every time I have to turn, I have to bring the motor to a complete idle and then steer. The steering tension adjusting knob is set to loose. any advice on this is much appreciated. I have seen the same problem reported by another person in suzuki outboard forums and no one so far has been replied.
mine too i took the bottom 4 bolt plate off of motor and regreased the steering shaft . put back together works a lot better. also removed some paint on bottom of motor where the shaft rubs on the plastic part WHAT A DIFFERENCE TRY IT MUCH BETTER .HUBBY DID ALL THE WORK HE IS A SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC.
Hi there, I have the same motor. I buy new one in the spring and change it again at autum. Some money of course, but I have always new motor for season. Now lakes here in Finland are frozen, plus i avoid criminals. My stupid neigbour has problems with engine and somebody always steal it...
Dinghy 3.2m and I would say about 4.5 give or take. Gave it to a friend now but still ran like a champ. Upgraded to a mariner 3.5 longshaft as it is seconding as an emergency engine also.
@@kentaforever1226 I would of said it was about close to 4mph but I haven't even fully looked in to clocking the speed on it. This might be helpful. boats.tradeaboat.com.au/Reviews/8229/Suzuki_DF25_portable_outboard_motor_long_term_evaluation
i had a Marine 3.5 hp 2 years ago when i put it to full power on the river the engine .went for abount 1 min then cut off . it did that all the time .now i have a suzuki 2.5 i hope that gos well i am geting it in a weeks time
Engine still runs sweet, recommend getting a cover for it, they don't cost much. Had it for around 6 years now and zero issues. Any other questions let me know buddy.
have this motor and will never buy a little Suzuki outboard again. I am a fan of the brand, but this outboard is a design failure. The jets are WAY too prone to blocking. I guess they designed them too tiny. Even if you take all the precautions and drain the bowl and run the engine out of fuel before storage they will fail after a while. It seems every time I get to the boat to use it, it goes straight back to the workshop. I'm going to sell this Suzuki and get a 2 stoke Yamaha 3 hp, or a 3.5 hp 2 stroke Tohatsu. They won't give me a single problem in 40 years of use. Some forums say you can swap out the original jets for larger jets on the Suzuki, but its a hassle I could do without.
@@rocket685 Don't use often, but use non-ethanol fuel, fuel additive and drain fuel from the carb, and run the engine to starve of fuel before storage. My other Yamaha and Tohatsu starts second pull after not using for months at a time.
Your jets are fine.Your engine stalls because your tank cap is prone to water leaking.You must use an engine cover after use in order to prevent the engine from taking water to the tank. Clean your carb and your tank and try
The wake hardly effected any of the boats, and in all fairness it's about showing what the engine can do not how I pilot a tender. Oh and I was the only one on a boat in the area. Don't like the starboard side and I have more control over the tiller on the port side. Thanks for watching.
@sup Not bad manners at all. one, they are swing moorings in the middle of a lake where no one is about. Two if they were about I knew them pretty well. Three, like I said it hardly made any swell and there's a 5mph speed in the channel and the dinghy does about 4.5mph flat out. Your comment is completely pointless. Now if I had been doing 15 in a power cruiser which happens a lot yeah, you have the right to comment and say that. Don't nitpick...
Don't see how he is sitting on the wrong side here. For a right handed person anyway. And as for the kill cord it's not like he was in a situation that warranted it to be worn. Some people just want to watch the world burn I guess...
It doesn't matter if you're right or left handed, you're supposed to sit on the starboard side because that's where all the controls are. fuel, gear, etc. Arm is on the other side so you have room to sit on the starboard side.
I get that it's not the intended side to sit on but I have been doing it for about 8 years now and never liked the starboard side. Kill cord yeah I wasn't really in a situation that was likely going to make me fall out and wasn't going to be on it for long so didn't bother but I normally do when alone. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. :)
@@rocket685 ...Starbord or Port side...sit where you are comfortable...Great Video on the Suzuki 2.5. Motor has a nice low growl to it...being water cooled! Thanks for the boat ride!!!! Rick C.
Get a tiller extension to allow you to sit further forward to keep the stern from digging a hole in the water. You'll go faster and get better economy.
And yeah- sit on the starboard side.
Yeah I had one but the camera took my seat. xD
Question friend: Does the motor jerk when you go into gear? Do you turn the throttle down to the choke diagram before shifting?
I just bought this and it seems the idle is set too high. From half to full throttle there is no difference in speed or pitch/noise.
Hi. I'm looking at my first Dinghy and motor. I found this motor used locally.. in like new condition.. for $400. I was initially looking at the Yamaha.. but this price is really good. Are there any negatives you can tell me about it? Can it be transported on its side like the Yamaha? Thx.
Hi Joe, the engines a great and lightweight. Still use it today with the same dinghy on the sea. Can be transported on its side but I have it raised slightly. Water-cooled so over heating isn't an issue never been a fan of air cooled. Any other questions let me know and sorry for the late reply. 😀
I recently bought a DF2.5 (2020 model) 20" Shaft motor and It works perfectly fine except, when I try to steer at quarter to half throttle, the steering becomes stiff. So every time I have to turn, I have to bring the motor to a complete idle and then steer. The steering tension adjusting knob is set to loose. any advice on this is much appreciated. I have seen the same problem reported by another person in suzuki outboard forums and no one so far has been replied.
Mine das the same
mine too i took the bottom 4 bolt plate off of motor and regreased the steering shaft . put back together works a lot better. also removed some paint on bottom of motor where the shaft rubs on the plastic part WHAT A DIFFERENCE TRY IT MUCH BETTER .HUBBY DID ALL THE WORK HE IS A SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC.
Hi there, I have the same motor. I buy new one in the spring and change it again at autum. Some money of course, but I have always new motor for season. Now lakes here in Finland are frozen, plus i avoid criminals. My stupid neigbour has problems with engine and somebody always steal it...
Quite well! Wild power!
Yeah, still have it and having no issues. :)
Fantastic how many knots..??size of your rib??
Dinghy 3.2m and I would say about 4.5 give or take. Gave it to a friend now but still ran like a champ. Upgraded to a mariner 3.5 longshaft as it is seconding as an emergency engine also.
@@rocket685 4.5 knot??
@@kentaforever1226 I would of said it was about close to 4mph but I haven't even fully looked in to clocking the speed on it. This might be helpful. boats.tradeaboat.com.au/Reviews/8229/Suzuki_DF25_portable_outboard_motor_long_term_evaluation
That’s more than 4 miles an hour
Question: When you spin this motor around 180 degrees to get reverse functionality, does cooling water squirt into the boat?
No, doesn't at all.
Appears to have good power. I'm planning to purchase one myself.
Has a nice amount, what you planning to use it on, sea or?
A 14 foot canoe on river
Yeah no worries on that.
Did you end up purchasing? How does it push your canoe?
thanks,i just got one of these.
timothy lines Glad it was helpful.
Que velocidad maxima te dio?
Good video
Cheers mate.
Is it loud at full throttle?
What is the fuel consumption at full rpm?
I'd say 1.2 ltrs+ an hr. Not sure though, some specs online I'm sure. 😀 It's been a year since I used it. Gave it to a friend.
i had a Marine 3.5 hp 2 years ago when i put it to full power on the river the engine .went for abount 1 min then cut off . it did that all the time .now i have a suzuki 2.5 i hope that gos well i am geting it in a weeks time
+keith rice Had it for over a year and a half with no problems. :D
ok sounds good i think it will go well on the back of a mirror
i wish mine would idle like that! it suddenly hates to run.
Is Suzuki still working
Engine still runs sweet, recommend getting a cover for it, they don't cost much. Had it for around 6 years now and zero issues. Any other questions let me know buddy.
Number trim.? Pleass
It's on it's lowest trim setting here if that's what you mean? Can't remember if it even has a trim setting this model, either up and locked or down.
have this motor and will never buy a little Suzuki outboard again. I am a fan of the brand, but this outboard is a design failure. The jets are WAY too prone to blocking. I guess they designed them too tiny. Even if you take all the precautions and drain the bowl and run the engine out of fuel before storage they will fail after a while. It seems every time I get to the boat to use it, it goes straight back to the workshop. I'm going to sell this Suzuki and get a 2 stoke Yamaha 3 hp, or a 3.5 hp 2 stroke Tohatsu. They won't give me a single problem in 40 years of use. Some forums say you can swap out the original jets for larger jets on the Suzuki, but its a hassle I could do without.
Never had one issue with Jets Paul. do you use the engine a lot? Most people I know who has one has not either. Mines used on the sea now.
@@rocket685 Don't use often, but use non-ethanol fuel, fuel additive and drain fuel from the carb, and run the engine to starve of fuel before storage. My other Yamaha and Tohatsu starts second pull after not using for months at a time.
Your jets are fine.Your engine stalls because your tank cap is prone to water leaking.You must use an engine cover after use in order to prevent the engine from taking water to the tank.
Clean your carb and your tank and try
@@RKalos yeah I had a cover made and have no water issues. Runs all the time. I enjoy the outboard, 6 years now and still sweet for me.
@@rocket685 you had a cover made for your gas cap or complete engine?
Mine will be here in a week!!!
Enjoy :) What you putting it on?
@@rocket685 An under 6' Merc inflatable. However new little boat is a 13 foot AB with a 50hp.
Your sat on the wrong side, the Kill cords not connected, your sat too far back, NO life jacket and your creating a wake amongst moored boats....= tit
The wake hardly effected any of the boats, and in all fairness it's about showing what the engine can do not how I pilot a tender. Oh and I was the only one on a boat in the area. Don't like the starboard side and I have more control over the tiller on the port side. Thanks for watching.
@sup Not bad manners at all. one, they are swing moorings in the middle of a lake where no one is about. Two if they were about I knew them pretty well. Three, like I said it hardly made any swell and there's a 5mph speed in the channel and the dinghy does about 4.5mph flat out.
Your comment is completely pointless. Now if I had been doing 15 in a power cruiser which happens a lot yeah, you have the right to comment and say that. Don't nitpick...
I yust bay One of this did you have eny big broblems
I just had to clean the carb a few times after a lot of rain but the cover sorted that issue.
Are you using standard propeler
@@DonatelaDonatelo Yes
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J'en ai un pareil et lorsque je l'embraye il étouffe toujours.Et même s'il sort du garage!!! très décu
Clean the carb, adjust the idle? Had no problems with mine, still running great.
But gher box verry smool and no strong it is saf to raning High speed
FYI you're sitting on the wrong side... And you've kinda got to wear the kill cord for it to be a kill cord... Just saying
Don't see how he is sitting on the wrong side here. For a right handed person anyway. And as for the kill cord it's not like he was in a situation that warranted it to be worn. Some people just want to watch the world burn I guess...
It doesn't matter if you're right or left handed, you're supposed to sit on the starboard side because that's where all the controls are. fuel, gear, etc. Arm is on the other side so you have room to sit on the starboard side.
I get that it's not the intended side to sit on but I have been doing it for about 8 years now and never liked the starboard side. Kill cord yeah I wasn't really in a situation that was likely going to make me fall out and wasn't going to be on it for long so didn't bother but I normally do when alone. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. :)
@@rocket685 ...Starbord or Port side...sit where you are comfortable...Great Video on the Suzuki 2.5. Motor has a nice low growl to it...being water cooled! Thanks for the boat ride!!!! Rick C.
@@rec1435 Thanks Rick
rip mes oreille 😂😂😂
Nice engine and disgusting music in video
Haha, only intro music, I like it but thanks for the feedback. I still have the engine and still runs great.