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8/31/2009 12:39pm
8/31/2009 12:39pm
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1/27/2012 2:21am
Just picked up my shiny new YZ on Friday. Realized I haven't owned a smoker since I was about 14, and even then, didn't have a clue what I was doing. (Not the most mechanically inclined person you'll ever meet.)
I'm older now so I'll be fine. Any tips from the old school 2-stroke gurus out there?
Thanks for those with serious answers, and those with smartass answers, cuz at least you might get a cheap laugh or two.
I'm older now so I'll be fine. Any tips from the old school 2-stroke gurus out there?
Thanks for those with serious answers, and those with smartass answers, cuz at least you might get a cheap laugh or two.
Then go out and lay waste to all those lawnmower drivers.
just like any new bike. before it touches dirt regrease everything.
The Shop
It's a YZ250. I'll have my girl take some pictures this Wednesday, and I'll post the ones that don't make me look like too big a goon. If I can find any lol
And have a blast! Remember, the clutch is your friend! Learning to be in the right gear for the right situation will make anybody a better rider. One thing I don't like about the 4 strokes is you can get a little lazy with 'em. They pull like magic, but again, to me they are a little bit less satisfying.
Pit Row
I have been running Golden Spectro at 50:1 for 25 years and have never had a motor blow up. I just bought a Wiseco bottom end kit to put in the old 01.....still on the stock crank. I will only use a stock Yamaha piston. Tried others and did not like how it affected the torque.
Bel Ray 80W gear saver for the trans....makes it shift buttery smooth.
Pull the axle adjuster bolts out and coat the threads with anti-seize.
Congrats on returning to the light! (read light weight, 2 strokes!)
Always scared to run anything less than 40:1 myself, interesting to see folks running 50:1. I will say I see a noticeable difference between 32:1 and 40:1 in performance. I'm gonna try 50:1 to see if it gets even better. Just not made of money so play the conservative route most times. I will admit, I use the PWC Synthetic stuff from Walmart. Probably gonna get booed off the board for admitting, but haven't had a problem yet.
Should I be using a different oil? Is the Castor stuff better than synthetic? I'm not a chemical engineer, so I'm not sure I see the difference. But I do read a bunch here and haven't been let down by you folks yet. So what's the best?
http://www.klotzlube.com/...d=KL-100_Quart&cat=4
No matter your oil ratio, your jetting can be adjusted to crisp perfection.
Grease the bearings, break it in as the manual states, then GO HAVE FUN!
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