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Old 01 August 2006, 07:20   #1
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Honda 5hp outboard... upgrade ???
In the light of the other thread about upgrading the yamaha outboard..... i have a two season old honda 5 hp four stroke thats used by my kids on the mini rib (tender). Is there a way of upgrading it to a higher hp ? Removal of a restrictor ?? change a bit ? Make this easy for a mechanical numpty please
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Old 03 August 2006, 10:31   #3
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hi scotty, give me a grand and I'll send you a shiny upgrade !
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