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[butre]

actually unrelated but i got a couple more questions, what oil should i use, stuff for 2 stroke scooters or just motoculture oil (dont know name in english, just general things like hedge trimmers, chainsaws, strimmers, etc) and is it possible to get a analog speedometer and counter, and what amount of tme should i use the 16:1 burn in ratio beofre going to 25:1?

thanks guys, youre so hepful, i really appreciate you taking time to answer my questions!!!

stop using 16:1 now, skip 25:1, and go straight to 32:1. too much oil just fouls the plug and blows out the tailpipe. Just use any 2 stroke oil you can get for a reasonable cost.

 

[The_Aleman]

It should be noted that it is not wise to use marine 2-stroke oil. The 2-stroke oil should be for air-cooled engines.

 

[willwills90]

It should be noted that it is not wise to use marine 2-stroke oil. The 2-stroke oil should be for air-cooled engines.

yeh, im using 2 stroke oil made for mopeds, 8.99 for 2 l, best price i found anywhere

 

[PocketBiker]

actually unrelated but i got a couple more questions, what oil should i use, stuff for 2 stroke scooters or just motoculture oil (dont know name in english, just general things like hedge trimmers, chainsaws, strimmers, etc) and is it possible to get a analog speedometer and counter, and what amount of tme should i use the 16:1 burn in ratio beofre going to 25:1?

thanks guys, youre so hepful, i really appreciate you taking time to answer my questions!!!

I am still in the "breaking in the 2 stroke engine" stage, so I did a lot of reading about it (which is what you want to do) The most conservative break-in mixture is 16:1, but I think it is really richer than you need.... This is what I found:

During the break-in period (1st 4 tanks of fuel, (peanut tank) the ratio is 20to 30parts gasoline to 1 part 2 cycle oil. After the break-in period, the ratio is increased to 30 to 35 parts gasoline to 1 part oil. The engine crankshaft bearings are lubricated from the oil in the gas mix. A rich break in oil mixture ensures bearings will not cease during engine break in period. WARNING -do not use synthetic oil to break this engine in, use 2T 2 stroke oil.

There doesn't seem to be any RIGHT answer to this question, but the above mixtures are right in the middle of the range. I chose 20:1 for the break in (which I'm still using) as I want to stay on the richer side of the scale to be as kind to my engine as possible. Then, I'll gradually decrease the oil down to 30:1 or maybe 35:1. I heard of some even running 50:1 after break in, but again, if you want to be a little more in the "safe range", you might want to stay in the recommended range above.

As for the old style speedometer. They come with a plastic thread or a metal thread on the back of the speedometer housing. Try to find one with the metal thread as the plastic thread strips too easily when screwing the metal cable connector to it. You want metal to metal.

Wish I could ride my MB around France!

Good Luck,

Jim

 

[willwills90]

I am still in the "breaking in the 2 stroke engine" stage, so I did a lot of reading about it (which is what you want to do) The most conservative break-in mixture is 16:1, but I think it is really richer than you need.... This is what I found:

During the break-in period (1st 4 tanks of fuel, (peanut tank) the ratio is 20to 30parts gasoline to 1 part 2 cycle oil. After the break-in period, the ratio is increased to 30 to 35 parts gasoline to 1 part oil. The engine crankshaft bearings are lubricated from the oil in the gas mix. A rich break in oil mixture ensures bearings will not cease during engine break in period. WARNING -do not use synthetic oil to break this engine in, use 2T 2 stroke oil.

There doesn't seem to be any RIGHT answer to this question, but the above mixtures are right in the middle of the range. I chose 20:1 for the break in (which I'm still using) as I want to stay on the richer side of the scale to be as kind to my engine as possible. Then, I'll gradually decrease the oil down to 30:1 or maybe 35:1. I heard of some even running 50:1 after break in, but again, if you want to be a little more in the "safe range", you might want to stay in the recommended range above.

As for the old style speedometer. They come with a plastic thread or a metal thread on the back of the speedometer housing. Try to find one with the metal thread as the plastic thread strips too easily when screwing the metal cable connector to it. You want metal to metal.

Wish I could ride my MB around France!

Good Luck,

Jim

thanks jim,

gonna use 20:1 from now on, ive not used at all since i put it together, been so busy lately with exams at school,

anyway yeh, thanks for that info really helpful