VITORCOSTA Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 ive got a 2002 yamaha dt125r just bought about a week ago ... but whats the best 2 stroke oil to give the bike??? or is it all the same??? i dont know anything about this semi or synthetic oil stuff like ive been reading in the web .... thought i could get some professonal experianced advice here....... and what about petrol??? super or just plan unleaded??? which is better also how do i delete old posts ive created??
The Beginner Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 I'm not sure what the differences are about it tbh, I just used some synthetic stuff with a picture of a motorbike on the front... I've never had any complaints from my bike (i don't think...) But I like the sound of most expensive (within reason, don't get ripped off) Good luck and happy shopping!
Moderator Goff Posted November 8, 2008 Moderator Posted November 8, 2008 The most expensive is not necessarily the best. Understanding bike oils is essential for getting the best oil for your bike. The thickness of the fluid is measure in SAE rating. The lower the number the lighter it is (the easier it flows). When oil gets hot it also flows easier so to compensate for a too light hot oil viscosity mix are available called 20W-50. Which means a cold oil flows like a 20 grade but at high temperature it flows like a thicker 50 grade. I would suggest a synthetic oil for your bike cos synthetic holds its properties much better than a natural oil Valvoline, Castrol and Silkolene are probably the bestones to look at. Ive always used Silkolene, but its whatever you prefer.
rockerted Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 putoline tt light, shell advanced, or silkolene, or castrol, all equally as good..take your pick, but probably most common in use is silkolene!! :Dsynthetic of course..
Ryan09 Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 I only will use castrol tts good stuff fully synthetic (has to be really) never had a problem.
Ttaskmaster Posted November 13, 2008 Posted November 13, 2008 Here's an idea - read the Owners' Manual. It will tell you EXACTLY which oil to use. Take it into the shop with you and just point at the page, saying, "Gimme that, please". I do!!
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