Most common faults on Suzuki 4-strokes..?

[DMcGrady]

I would strongly suggest getting a racor fuel filter/water seperator, with the see through bowl. I use the RACB32013, and S3213 replacement elements. They last me 200 hours in the states, they may last you 100hrs if you check and drain them often. They will go a long way in protecting your fuel system.

[karlow]

Add an ignition coil, and a manual to your kit.
You want to get a "Baja" filter. It's a large aluminum funnel with a screen and water separator built in. You run all of the fuel through it as you fill the tank.
Next, if I were you I would dump that nice modern high tech electronic FI engine and go old school. A simple premix two stroke would serve you better.
Make sure it has a pull starter as well. You want it to have an electronic ignition and nothing else. No switches to go bad other then the kill switch. It will be noisy, stinky, and provide bad fuel mileage. The one thing it will do is get you home, unless the water pump is burned up!

KP

[Maninmanaus]

Thanks Karlow. Good idea, but I can't go back to 2-strokes, as no-one here sells anything bigger than a 15 anymore. I've added a 5hp 2-stroke now, so at least I know I can get myself out of the jungle if needs be (although at a maximum speed of of 10kph it would take me - um - 40 hours solid to get home from some of my trips!). Hey - it's better than paddling! My last trip was just over 1100km, and no problems - long may it continue. I've just finished writing a book on my 10,000 miles on the Amazon, and if it ever gets published, I'll let you know..!