top cat Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Hi all Just bought an 02 Gas Gas TXT280 Pro. Wondering what type of 2 stroke oil everyone is running in their bikes. The previous owner used Bel-Ray H1-R at 100:1. A lot of KTM guys I know are running Mobil MX2T because its readily available at Auto Zone and is also a good deal. Seems to work well also. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Oh, boy...here we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 (edited) Charlie I agree, let the postings flow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I am keeping out of it! Oil Ratio Mix opinons is like ass#$ls we all have. Hell here is my thoughts anyway. Get a hold of a little black plastic film canister that 35mm film comes in. Fill it with oil and pour two of them in to one gallon (US) = 64:1 That makes it easy, you never have to figure it out, you do not need a ratio right, they are free to be had by just going to any film developing place and asked them for some. You can thow them away when they get dirty. Each container hold approx 1 ounce of oil. It works out to 64:1 Perfect no oily black smoke no carb problems, no pinging, bike runs great. Okay every body's elses turn. BillyT Edited February 16, 2004 by BillyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Sherco 04 125 Academy style. At the insistance of My son the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsunt Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 i ran most of my bikes, Beta, scorpa, gassers on motul 6002t @ 75ml to 5litres unleaded fuel, roughly 66:1 The mont, either silkolene comp 2sx or castrol a747 @ 62ml to 5 litres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty-python Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 I run my mont at 70:1 using an old vet'.s syringe to measure the oil out exactly. It fits a treat in the top of the two stroke container, and saves you getting oily paws. (oil is carcinogenic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 What about baby oil Monty? Not carcinogenic I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty-python Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 No, no if it was, Spearmint rhino would be closed down by the Health and safety police !!(heaven forbid) Got my membership form today btw, cheers for that. Have B.A.M.C.C got thier own website for the dates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top cat Posted February 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hey thanks all I know this is always a hot topic, at least in the states here. I guess we all need something to obsess about eh? I think us motorheads are more passionate about our brand of oil than our women! (Maybe thats why our divorce rate is so high??) I like the film case idea. I'm sure I have some kicking around the house somewhere. Anyone using Mobil MXT2? Thanks again everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 I've used Mobil 1 2T for a few years now and find it the best oil on the market. Like all Mobil 1 products it's not cheap but IMHO it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric23 Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 You didn't mention where you're located, however I'd visit all of the bike shops in your area and find the best brand of synthetic, racing 2 stroke pre mix oil that is available at all of the shops and go with it. In my town, BelRay and Maxim products fit that test. GasGas recommends 80:1, worked well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinky boots Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Following on from the tip about the 35mm film cases, I use a similar method, but with a different measuring device. In the UK (and maybe the US too?), we can buy herbs and spices for cooking from the supermarket. The ones made by a company called Schwarz (or something like that) come in a little glass jar. If you can obtain one of these glass jars, and fill it up to the top with 2-stroke oil and add this to 5 litres, you've got a ratio of about 70:1. I've been running my Rev-3 on this for the best part of 2 years with no ill effect. I use PJ1 Silverfire as recommended by my dealer. Cheers KB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky g Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 I've always used 200cc per 10ltrs of unleaded fuel (50~1), I notice the newer bikes seem to run allot leaner (some guy above 100~1 ratio ) My TY250 seems to like 50~1 and my Sherco seems to run ok too, if I was to lean it up a bit I'd be scared it would seize!! or am i just paranoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 I've got two baby bottles - One for fully synthetic for the Sherco, and one for TY/PW. Can always put permanent marker on the side if your mental arithmetic is not too hot. All of the above run at 50:1. Much easier to work out than the 85:1 I used to use on the Gasser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaakko50 Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 My way is to byu 7,4 litres to 10 litres Jerry-gan and put exactly 1 desilitre 2-stroke oil fom the bottle, where are lines for desilitres. (I use 1,5 % like the bikes manufacturer recommend). Some of the oil are little time on the walls of the bottle, but it's not difficult to get familiar , how much under the line you have to be immediatly after you have turned the bottle . The point is to put that one desilitre of oil, and then put the right amount of gasoline, because it's easier to measure with the pump. Jaakko from Finland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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