Favorite Pre-Mix Oil

[noobi]

Originally Posted by GasGasDreamer

I have read that some oils smell like bubblegum.

Are there additives only that change the smell?
like bubblegum, bbq, etc.

Elf 2XT Tech used to smell like bubblegum quite strongly, they seem to have changed it in the past few years because its smell is not as potent now.

Esters, the chemical compounds, are very aromatic and often described as fruity smelling. The Elf oil is synthetic ester based, so it does smell 'bubblegummy'.

There are likely others which smell fruity, but I have experience with the Elf oil.

The smell is just there from the oil itself, it doesn't burn off to smell fruity.

[arminhammer]

Originally Posted by GasGasDreamer

I have read that some oils smell like bubblegum.



Are there additives only that change the smell?

like bubblegum, bbq, etc.

Ipone smells the best.


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[NZMark]

Castrol TTS
I've always run this stuff in my 2 strokes
Never oil up plugs

[gg3]

Originally Posted by mtnmanseth

Just wanted to share my positive experience after switching to Motul 710 @ 42:1 mixed with 96 octane (non ethanol) race fuel.

For the first few tanks in my new (to me) and first 2T I ran premium pump gas (~92 octane) with 42:1 Motul 800. I prefer to ride steep, slowish, technical singletrack and was getting A LOT of spooge with that setup (running down the silencer onto the swingarm ). I did my homework herein (thanks everyone!) and switched to Motul 710 and increased fuel octane/quality and WOW... bike still runs perfect but zero drool down the silencer.

I'm sold on the higher octane/Motul 710 solution.

+1 made the same change

[Kendog]

Putoline mx5

I've always used mx5 on every 2 stroke I've owned, doesn't look to be very common on here

[memphis2857]

Motul 710 for trail rides and tight technical races and Motul 800 for the fast races! I run them both at 50:1 and never had any trouble. Before that I ran Honda HP2 for years but Honda has changed manufacturers of their oil and it just doesn't seem to be as good.


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[SS109]

Maxima 927.

[2taddict]

I have used Motorex Power Cross @ 40/1 with high octane or avgas in all my 2ts for a decade but no one has mentioned it.
BTW that's avgas when readily available and not jet01 which would be bad.
Is there something about Motorex in enduro bikes I don't know about?

[Simmo737]

Originally Posted by 2taddict

I have used Motorex Power Cross @ 40/1 with high octane or avgas in all my 2ts for a decade but no one has mentioned it.
BTW that's avgas when readily available and not jet01 which would be bad.
Is there something about Motorex in enduro bikes I don't know about?

There is a bit of talk on Dbw on it being a recipe for engine trouble, but lots of people use it with no problems.

[motopsycho87]

I'm using 'Exol Optima Racing 2 Stroke' - http://www.exol-lubricants.com/autom...etails/?PID=62

Sounds cheesey, but has all the highest specs (read the JASO and API tests, they are mean!), is fully synth, has a good flashpoint etc.

That and you get 10l off of ebay for ?55 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-5LTR-E...item2a2fee935b

Even better, one of the bottles leaked a bit in transit, I measured the waste at 400ml, so they sent me another 5 litres .

Smells good, piston is nice and wet when I take it apart, and unbelievable value so I happily use 30ml per litre.