Convert DF25A Tiller to Remote

[bermuda]

Hi - I have a 2015 DF25A Tiller that I would like to convert to remote. Any idea what parts I would need and how difficult is it?

Thanks

[Solarman]

Does your motor already have the key/start ignition system?

post back when able.

[bermuda]

Hi - no, its just the basic pull start model.

[Hoosmatroos]

And just remote control or also electric start?

[bermuda]

Just remote - don't really need electric start unless it doesn't cost alot more.

Thanks!

[Hoosmatroos]

Converting to electric starter is expensive. Just remote clutch and throttle is not too hard

In the catalog you can find the part needed to convert to remote control.

http://www.suzukimarine.com/catalogs...ex.html?page=1

Typically you need a control box, control cables and mounting gear for the engine. Don't know if the engine is already prepared for a remote control?

[bermuda]

Hi - i don't believe its already configured - i wish they had a kit -- i don't know where to start lol.

thanks for your help

[Solarman]

After looking at the parts pages on your motor, you might have to buy a number of parts that are different for remote control hookup. What parts exactly? Not sure, not having owned a tiller motor since the 1960's.
Back then, just buy a remote control and the cables and you connect it up. The parts on the motor were the same, tiller or remote.
These days they make motors with different connectors/linkages for tiller motors. Even some of the parts pages listed the covers with/without remote control and/or power tilt.
If determined to have a remote, it might be easier to go by a local dealership and ask "What parts would it take to change to a remote control", then you can ask, "is there a kit?".

Good luck.

[Hoosmatroos]

Perhaps pniksnut can chime in and knows what to buy.

[bermuda]

It would be easier obviously to sell the motor and buy one with remote but I would take a hit on the difference in selling the old one and buying a new one. Also, would have to go thru the break-in again too which stinks lol.

[TxAg66]

Just curious: What's the motivation in converting from tiller to remote?
--
John

[pniksnut]

hello Bermuda. you need 67701-94L00 drag link (when you will use tilttube steering ) and 67130-94L00 remote kit ( see picture. ) the last one is quit expesive ( at least in europe) then you need a remote controle box and two cable's. the remote conrole box can be anything as long as it is push to open en fits C2 / C33 cable's and steering parts.

Knipsel kit.JPG

[bermuda]

Thanks - looking at the what is required it will cost ~$1000 in parts not including labor. I can get a new motor for $4070 that would include PTT and electric start so it might be a better option to sell and rebuy.

[pniksnut]

thats what i advise my customers .

[Hoosmatroos]

9 out of 10 it's definitely the best way. But sometimes you can find these parts and kits second hand or on ebay for a lot less.