anley111 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 hi im chris just fort i would introduce my self as people seem to get pissed off when u dont! ive just bourght my first bike its a dtr 125 2002,it goes like a rocket. can any body suggest what oil is best, there seems to be so much choice out there.when changing the oil should i mix it with the old one or just put the new 1 in on its own? cheers look forward to hearing afew replies from u dtr nuts. chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vez Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi Anley, Welcome to the forum . As OldGit says, any good quality 2-stroke oil is good, there isn't really a best so to speak, its a personal choice depending on what/how you use the bike. My preference is silkolene fully synthetic http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-811-silkolene-pro-2-sx-the-ultimate-full-synthetic-2-stroke-off-road-racing-engine-oil.aspx (expensive and some would say a waste in a road going bike, as its designed for competition riding). Or Semi synthetic http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-843-silkolene-super-2-injector-semi-synthetic-2-stroke-engine-oil-for-motorcycles.aspx . works just fine, as do most other good quality 2-stroke. As for mixing it, well if you knew what oil was in there it would be easy to answer ( Castor based, synthetic etc). But at a guess its the oil that came with the bike, so its probably best to run the tank as low as you can(feel comfortable with) and then drain the tank of the last little bit before you refill with the new. ( the oil warning light will be on for days though). HTH Vez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CardBoardDave Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 As Vez says it all boils down to your own prefrence. My user book says yamalube semi £7pl from a yam dealer but there are better deals out there. Unipart 500ml semi synthetic £2.25 is the best i found per liter but im just tight Try avoid buying from petrol stations as its very pricy Halford have castrol for £8pl Never use mineral oil ok it smells nice but its shite Im going to be trying this at some point http://www.gofasterbits.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=61&products_id=163 to the forum too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anley111 Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hi Anley, Welcome to the forum . As OldGit says, any good quality 2-stroke oil is good, there isn't really a best so to speak, its a personal choice depending on what/how you use the bike. My preference is silkolene fully synthetic http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-811-silkolene-pro-2-sx-the-ultimate-full-synthetic-2-stroke-off-road-racing-engine-oil.aspx (expensive and some would say a waste in a road going bike, as its designed for competition riding). Or Semi synthetic http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-843-silkolene-super-2-injector-semi-synthetic-2-stroke-engine-oil-for-motorcycles.aspx . works just fine, as do most other good quality 2-stroke. As for mixing it, well if you knew what oil was in there it would be easy to answer ( Castor based, synthetic etc). But at a guess its the oil that came with the bike, so its probably best to run the tank as low as you can(feel comfortable with) and then drain the tank of the last little bit before you refill with the new. ( the oil warning light will be on for days though). HTH Vez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anley111 Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 nice 1 vez m8. the oil light came on yesterday then went off for abit, then came bk on again. there is about a quarter of the oil still left. i fort the light was cumin on for the engine on oil. what do u fink? cheers again vez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vez Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 nice 1 vez m8. the oil light came on yesterday then went off for abit, then came bk on again. there is about a quarter of the oil still left. i fort the light was cumin on for the engine on oil. what do u fink? cheers again vez The red light is for the 2-stroke oil tank. The light will go on and off depending if you are going up/downhill breaking/accelerating etc, until the level gets low enough so the oil doesn't slosh to above the level of the oil level sender unit. Personally i would run it down to about 10-15mm from the bottom of the tank (above the feed pipe) then swap it for new oil. The engine (gearbox oil) doesn't have a warning light, there is a window next to the rear brake pedal to monitor the level with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anley111 Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 The red light is for the 2-stroke oil tank. The light will go on and off depending if you are going up/downhill breaking/accelerating etc, until the level gets low enough so the oil doesn't slosh to above the level of the oil level sender unit. Personally i would run it down to about 10-15mm from the bottom of the tank (above the feed pipe) then swap it for new oil. The engine (gearbox oil) doesn't have a warning light, there is a window next to the rear brake pedal to monitor the level with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anley111 Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 cheers again vez. just ordererd new plastics n graphics 4 her. a bort sum chrome cleaner for the dep exhaust but dint seem to bring it up gleaming like a wanted. any advice on a gud chrome polish? av also just bort a alimunium pressed reg plate with black beading round the edges that should look the part wen it arrives. been searching for afta market headlights any suggestens? cheers again vez u been really helpfull AS ALWAYS. chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vez Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Glad you got sorted out. You going to post some pics when its done? Chrome polish, well I hear Autosol(??) is good. I use Carr & Day & Martin metal polish wadding myself. ( can't find a link to the one i get) As for after market headlights, i can't really be much help, like the original myself. I have read the alien one goes on easy enough( http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=460&g=1899&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Motorcycl ), But i have also heard some MOT stations fail you for them. Good luck finding one, and let us know if you go for something different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anley111 Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Glad you got sorted out. You going to post some pics when its done? Chrome polish, well I hear Autosol(??) is good. I use Carr & Day & Martin metal polish wadding myself. ( can't find a link to the one i get) As for after market headlights, i can't really be much help, like the original myself. I have read the alien one goes on easy enough( http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=460&g=1899&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Motorcycl ), But i have also heard some MOT stations fail you for them. Good luck finding one, and let us know if you go for something different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anley111 Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 cheers vez a will definatly post sum pictures when she looks the dogs, u know wot. just guna have a look at them headlights nar pal al let ya know wot afink. cheers vez always helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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