[jtraptor660]

what is a good 2 stroke oil to run in a drag bike. i currently use red line in it at 50:1 cause thats what the previous owner ran in it. any thoughts on a good oil?

 

[Bansh-eman]

for alky Klotz supertechnoplate 32:1

for gas Yamalube 2R 36:1

 

[Backcountry]

I've never torn down a blown engine because they used too much mix oil- its always the other way around!!!

Find a TCW-3 rated oil and mix it at least 32:1

 

[koolguyson]

QUOTE (Backcountry @ Sep 12 2008, 12:00 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=10629I've never torn down a blown engine because they used too much mix oil- its always the other way around!!!

Find a TCW-3 rated oil and mix it at least 32:1

Agreed. 32:1.

 

[Planet Asphalt]

Gas Amsoil 40:1
Alky Castor 927 28:1

 

[banshee332]

QUOTE (Planet Asphalt @ Sep 12 2008, 01:38 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=10635Gas Amsoil 40:1
Alky Castor 927 28:1


I been using 927 for years 50:1 never had any problems and when I tear them down everything looks good

 

[dajogejr]

Ford Vs. Chevy Vs. Dodge...

As said...type of oil is hardly the problem...lack of oil, well, that's another story...

I can tell you it's important if you're purging your bike (methanol) to use a methanol compatible oil with your purge gas....

The methanol and gas will mix in the carbs from purging, and a non-meth compatible oil will gum up your carbs...been there, brake clean...solved.

If you run methanol, just make sure you run a meth compatible oil.
There was study/report somewhere that said two strokes continued to make more power with more oil all the way to 16:1....after that, the power gains were negligible..

 

[REDLINE]

Alky; 32:1 redline alky prelube. Gas; 40:1 blenzall.

 

[dajogejr]

Hey Bill...
A few questions. Do you have any good source of Redline oils? I know some swear by it...and it's formulated just for methanol, etc.

Also...how are it's storage properties? I've always used Benoil...and now super techniplate in my bike.

But I know their storage properties are poo....

 

[koolguyson]

QUOTE (dajogejr @ Sep 14 2008, 05:21 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=10702Hey Bill...
A few questions. Do you have any good source of Redline oils? I know some swear by it...and it's formulated just for methanol, etc.

Also...how are it's storage properties? I've always used Benoil...and now super techniplate in my bike.

But I know their storage properties are poo....


I have a couple of gallons (yes gallons) of redline oil. When I was using it I had to buy it by the case. Since then I've switched to 927. It is definitely good stuff, and I never lost a motor with it.

I remember one time I ran the motor lean because I didn't keep up with the weather and the entire piston burnt off on the exhaust side but it never stuck or tried to seize. I was impressed...

 

[dajogejr]

Naturally....Sonny, my question would be why switch?

 

[Fouledout421]

Dave.. cheapest place for us guys over here to get it is Summit Racing... Thats where I get mine.
I can't find any dealers for the alky mix over here.

 

[dajogejr]

Gotcha...
I just know how easy it is to find Klotz, and my bike has been together for a long time on their oil. I'm contemplating a switch...but I'd have to have a good reason!!!! I'm not planning on tearing down till after Ionia

 

[REDLINE]

I don't know how good my source is? It retails for $19 a quart. I am the only one locally that carries it, so I have to wait for it if I run out. What is Summit's price on it? From what I have seen, Oil can be very expensive to ship, as it is haz mat. The redline will stay suspended much longer than anything else I have seen, and it's corrossion protection is also the best I have seen, but I still wont use it if it has been stored much longer than a month. Some guys that use the redline say they don't even purge..... That is just playing with fire I.M.O.

 

[Fouledout421]

looks like they upped their price.. it was $62 shipped last time i bought it.. now its $69 shipped for a gallon.

 

[dajogejr]

69 for a gallon shipped??? Sorry...no way.
I'll stick to what has worked for me... I've used VP M-5 with super techniplate in it that's a few months old with no issues at all...stored sealed and of the concrete floor.

 

[Kawiking]

so whats the concensus on whats a good oil to mix with alky ? and whats a good oil to mix while purging ?

 

[dajogejr]

I've never used Redline, Shayne likes it...but harder to find and more $$.

I have used Benoil, and currently used Supertechniplate..

Maxima 927 is used as well.

 

[koolguyson]

Most popular oil is 927, followed by klotz/redline.

927 is probably the easiest to find, and it works very well.

 

[Kawiking]

im useing royal purple for my clutch ...

maxima castor 927 for pre-mix