It pays to ask questions

[Iprefer3]

Called a guy up today that had a 1985 250r that was kinda rough. We were talking about the trike and he said "I don't have any gas or oil" so I told him "well go get some gas and I'll bring the oil" He said "what do you mix it at?" I said "I prefer 40:1, what type of oil have you been running" He says "5W30." I could make a whole page about our conversation....but you get the just of it. IT PAYS TO ASK QUESTIONS lol

[RIDE-RED 250r]

wow! thats kinda scary. i wonder what he was running for tranny oil???!!

[snakpacs]

5W30? gee i mean atlease some 20w50...

[Iprefer3]

LOL. Ya just never with people. Unbelievable. I told him I'll pass lol

[atc007]

Actually,,,,,It prolly did the engine good. It would foul plugs before donig any damage. I'll buy it if he ships...

[snakpacs]

the motor oil would most likely be the tip of the iceberg haha

[Ironbnder]

I would not run it in my R by all means. But in the olden days, 2-strokes ran on things worst than 5-30. My dad had a 60ish model 2-stroke Chrysler 5hp outboard that ran motor oil. I do not think they had "2-stroke oil" back then like we have now.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

I would not run it in my R by all means. But in the olden days, 2-strokes ran on things worst than 5-30. My dad had a 60ish model 2-stroke Chrysler 5hp outboard that ran motor oil. I do not think they had "2-stroke oil" back then like we have now.

come to think of it, i was looking up some info on the web about Scott-Atwater outboards. turned up some interesting info, they were in use in the 40's and 50's, went out of business years ago. But what i found interesting was some manufacturer info and specs i found, they recommended a rich mix of SAE30. i dont remember the exact ratio, might have been 16:1. i got a chuckle out of it. but back then, those motors were running considerably lower rpms, and since they scavenged water for cooling, ran quite a bit cooler too i would guess...

[SWIGIN]

I would not run it in my R by all means. But in the olden days, 2-strokes ran on things worst than 5-30. My dad had a 60ish model 2-stroke Chrysler 5hp outboard that ran motor oil. I do not think they had "2-stroke oil" back then like we have now.



I think your right. My buddy had an old Husky dirt bike and it had a tank decal that said ''mix with vegetable oil''.

[willrideanythin]

The old Harley golf carts from the 70s ran motor oil.

[tri again]

The old Harley golf carts from the 70s ran motor oil.

i had a 64 hd 2 sstroke, 3 wheeler golf cart and it said to mix gas with 30 wt motor oil.

I forget the mix but pretty sure I have a pic of the sticker on the gas tank

[harryredtrike]

my oldest outboard motor,a 42 with the premix sticker still on it, says 12-1 motor oil mix,the thing blows rainbow oil slicks and heavy white smoke out.bet the environmentalist love to see that one

[Iprefer3]

Fellas Two stroke mixing oil is made to burn. Motor oil is not. It probably wouldn't have critically hurt the 1985 250r but. But if somebody says "Oh I'm running 5W30." That throws up the red flag to me.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

my oldest outboard motor,a 42 with the premix sticker still on it, says 12-1 motor oil mix,the thing blows rainbow oil slicks and heavy white smoke out.bet the environmentalist love to see that one

im sure they do!! lol!! :lol:

[willrideanythin]

Fellas Two stroke mixing oil is made to burn. Motor oil is not. It probably wouldn't have critically hurt the 1985 250r but. But if somebody says "Oh I'm running 5W30." That throws up the red flag to me.


True, But is has been done.

[KASEY]

actually you need to read up on 2 stroke oil and the way it functions in a motor,, it is not made to burn, it seperates in the atomized state to coat the revolving parts . and accumulate in the lowerend to lubricate the main and crank bearings... if the guy was running any oil at all it would be fine... got a link or phone number to the bike ? i would be interested ...

[Iprefer3]

Kasey....Here's the guy's ad. I had him down to $500 on the phone yesterday. So I'll bet he'll take $400 maybe eben $375. No title on it though.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/1978501812.html

[thestud25]

You west guys get all the good deals! That bike would go for at least $800 here! I would have killed to buy that at $500!!

[Brockey]

Me too. 6 pack rack, even has CHAIN GUARD!!! I dont know what the sidewinder is about? She would catch around $1000 here