oil question

DrChip · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: oil question

what is the best 2 stroke oil to use? Motul? Yamalube 2R?

Have a stock 8.2 cu vintage 2 stroke West Bend kart engine. cb
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John Wehrheim · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject:

Castor. In 2 cycle's we run Burris Castor and Burris Blend. The Rotax guys are required by their rules to run Motul. Motul is a good product, but I believe Castor is the best lubricant for a 2 cycle. The downside to Castor is the buildup of carbon on the piston and can cause the rings to stick. This is why most guys running 2 cycle's run 4 oz of Burris Castor and 4 oz of Burris Blend for every gallon of gas.
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clarence · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject:

I use amsoil and have had great luck with it.burns clean, leaves no residue buildup.
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Brent Harper · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:04 pm Post subject:

Castor..Hands down.
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DrChip · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:11 pm Post subject:

where can I get castor locally??? cb
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Jeff Sikes · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject:

Motorcycle shop. Maxima 927

http://www.maximausa.com/products/2stroke/castor927.asp
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John Wehrheim · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:03 am Post subject:

I would not buy the Maxima 927. There were several times that we were required to run this oil at Nationals. I can tell you that it is not of the same quality as Burris Castor.

If you order Burris Castor from TS Racing today, you will have it by Friday with UPS Ground. http://www.tsracing.com/store/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Product_ID=5116&CATID=7
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Jeff Sikes · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:35 am Post subject:

The burris blend and the maxima 927 come from the same jug, just branded with different labels they even have the same bottle.

I would buy the Burris in an effort to support a karting company, but to pick up local, the motorcycle shops keep it in stock.

Rick use to keep the burris in stock, I will see if he will start again.

https://ssl11.chi.us.securedata.net/test.burrisracing.com/merchantmanager/index.php?cPath=5
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John Wehrheim · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:36 am Post subject:

Jeff,
I know that this is what they claim and we have been told this at the nationals, but I can tell you that this is BS. The engine builders will support this and this is why the Maxima is rarely used at any nationals, even when you have a choice.
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Jeff Sikes · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

You and Chris should know! So, go with the burris Dr. Chip.
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