Almost through with my 2 gallons of ~16:1...what now?

[DJEEPER]

I have been breaking in my engine for the past week now... I have a shifter kit, so i am not over-revving the motor like those with the single 44t sprocket.

I feel more power every time i ride, but i feel i am not seeing the full potential. When i mixed my fuel the first time, i over-did the oil mix, so i KNOW i am running really oily.

What would you all recommend i do next? Step up to 20:1 then to 25:1 then to 30:1?

or should i just take the leap?

What is your recommendation for a very efficient, powerful yet still lubricating mixture?


Thanks!

~DJ

 

[Mountainman]

30:1?

that's where I would go now
but
you are going to be hearing all kinds of THINGS
hold on tight

as we ride those things

 

[kiwirider]

Well, I might just be a few weeks ahead of you, but only just. I started with 16:1 and then went to 20:1 after 2 gallons. I rode like that for half a tank and thought I would try a few mixes. Because I have a small tank I put through 32:1 and 25:1 in a few hours. I am now running 25:1 because it gave my ride good power and also at the 25 and 20:1 mixes the engine sounded quieter to me. The engine still ran really great on 32:1 but I was happy that it ran well at 25:1 as its no doubt better for the life of the engine. I also think that every engine is different and air leaks, oil type, engine maker all make a difference to the final mix that is going to give you the best power and life. Try some!

 

[spad4me]

How hot is it where you live?
How long do you stop at a red light?

I am running in a 120 degree environment with signs and lights with . RED LIGHT CAMERAS.
For me a quality 80 percent Synthetic 20 percent Castor AIR cooled oil mixed at NO less than 25 to one is a life saver for the engine.
I am not even running a happytime any more. I put it away to try something new a 460 with a cvt and a freewheel setup.

A lot less work more chain breakage LOL.

 

[danlandberg]

I have been breaking in my engine for the past week now... I have a shifter kit, so i am not over-revving the motor like those with the single 44t sprocket.

I feel more power every time i ride, but i feel i am not seeing the full potential. When i mixed my fuel the first time, i over-did the oil mix, so i KNOW i am running really oily.

What would you all recommend i do next? Step up to 20:1 then to 25:1 then to 30:1?

or should i just take the leap?

What is your recommendation for a very efficient, powerful yet still lubricating mixture?


Thanks!

~DJ

I have been riding mine for about 3 months now and started at 16:1 first gal. Then went to 20:1 second gal. Now I run 25:1. (8oz/gal. 1st, 6.4oz/gal. 2nd, and now 5.12oz/gal.) I got these mixtures from CSGNetwork.com . (I had to change the needle setting in the carb because I am at 5500 ft above sea level.) It runs fair most of the time depending on weather conditions. I have hit 40mph on a good day, but the last couple of days only hitting 23mph But have not sized it up, YET. (I think it's the weather) Just try 25:1 You should be safe.

 

[DJEEPER]

Right now on 16:1 (maybe even more like 13:1 because i over did the oil a little by accident...it smokes ALOT) i am able to do 33mph in 3rd gear. The biggest thing im working on right now is getting a 7 speed rear wheel (in the mail tomorrow) so that the jump between the gear shifts isnt so massive. the 1st gear i have now will be like 2nd gear on this next wheel, and the 6th gear will be like the 3rd on the wheel i have now.

 

[Just_Gasit]

I have been riding mine for about 3 months now and started at 16:1 first gal. Then went to 20:1 second gal. Now I run 25:1. (8oz/gal. 1st, 6.4oz/gal. 2nd, and now 5.12oz/gal.) I got these mixtures from CSGNetwork.com . (I had to change the needle setting in the carb because I am at 5500 ft above sea level.) It runs fair most of the time depending on weather conditions. I have hit 40mph on a good day, but the last couple of days only hitting 23mph But have not sized it up, YET. (I think it's the weather) Just try 25:1 You should be safe.

I started at 25:1 and planning to go with 32:1 next time I fill my 2 gallon jug. The original paperwork packed in my kit said to use 40:1 and nothing about break in.

As for altitude, Im at 4500 ft and soldering up the main and redilling to a #74 bit was perfect. Also running needle clip all the way up (lean) and all the midrange could still be leaner. I get fairly consistant 2-stroking at WOT. I did also add the very small bowl to slide hole for a better idle circuit, it worked well. These carbs leave alot to be desired but function okay once they are in the ball park.

 

[DJEEPER]

Well, in order to step up to the 32:1 i have mixed up 25:1 and added it to the 1/16th of a tank of 14:1 that i had before (guesstimating since i over-oiled it mixture the first time...)

Also installed a 7 speed internal rear wheel...should be a nice improvement all around.

 

[Mountainman]

much said regarding mixture

Well, in order to step up to the 32:1

much said regarding mixture
but if you keep it right about there

the thing should run for a long dong time

with the key word being (((should))) ??

ride that thing with much good luck

 

[kiwirider]

no such thing as luck in this world. In fact, you should MAKE your own LUCK.

25:1 is a lucky number if you are a Chinese 2 stroke engine.. a bigger number will keep green trending westerners feeling good, but not your engine.....