G'day NormK, great stuff working on the old Victa 2 strokes and keeping them alive and working mate!
Problem with everything these days it's just easier to throw out the old and buy a new one. Yes most of the 4 strokers around here are probably el cheapo Aldi or K-mart machines. After a few years they probably throw them out then go buy another el cheapo 4 stroker again.
Hey Tyler gees mate that's a bit harsh from your neighbour. Do they mow their lawns? What do they use an electric mower or something? haha! Maybe you can just add a little bit more 2 stroke oil to your fuel when you mow, i'm sure they will love the look and scent of the smoky haze drifting there way on a windy day...lol
Just kidding mate!
I think with my old VIcta around here it gets respect because it was here first and i've been here for a long time. Most of the neighbours haven't been here as long as me and their 4 strokers have come along way after my old Victa...lol
Yes if I am mowing the front nature strip and I see a pedestrian or cyclist coming I do stop and bring the mower down to idle until they have past me a fair distance then I slowly rev it up and start again. I usually get a friendly nod or wave as they go past and I nod or wave back. I also get a friendly wave or nod from the postie if he goes past while I am mowing.
I think maybe people that are old enough and remember the good old Victa 2 strokes respect them and don't mind hearing one still in action, it probably brings back memories of times gone by. I think it's probably the younger ones that dislike them the most as they didn't grow up with them around and don't remember them much at all. Also as Mowerfreak said, I think running an old Victa 2 stroke now is a bit like a driving an old classic car or something. Some people respect and admire them and others just loathe and laugh at them.
