yamaha yz 250 oil advice

Chris750 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Karma :

I am going to have a look at a YZ 250 over the next few days which I will use mainly for greenlaning.

Excuse my total lack of experience in such matter so I have a couple of questions:

I have never owned a 2 stroke before (not strictly true- I had one as a boy but my dad sorted fuel etc. out)

If I buy this bike I would have to ride it home 80 odd miles. I have never premixed fuel myself-I have read that 32:1 is a good premix ratio to use for this bike- this is google search advice so would like a second oppinion. Would you agree with this?

Also- can I buy any 2 stroke oil to run it on? For example just standard two stroke oil from the petrol station- mix it and away I go?

Thanks,

Chris
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dangerousdave · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Apr 2011 Karma :

use fully-synthetic oil in a YZ

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/pv-952-castrol-power-1-racing-2t-fully-synthetic-2-stroke-motorcycle-oil-1-litre.aspx?utm_source=ProductSearch&utm_medium=GoogleBase&utm_campaign=GoogleBase_ProductsFeed&utm_content=952

32:1 sounds safe, this Castrol Oil will run a bit leaner if need be. Ask the previous owner what he's been running it at, and go with that.
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Chris750 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Karma :

My worry is I am going to see the bike in a couple of days so won't be able to get anything specific from the internet in time.
Maybe the owner will have some he can spare but if not will I be able to get something from a standard fuel station that will get me home and not adversly affect the bike?
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Should be able to get something half decent from Halfords.

80 miles is a good bit of distance on a competition motocross bike.

Chris750 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Karma :

I didn't think of Halfords. I will have a look at what they have got.

Thanks,

Chris
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drzsta · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Karma :

Chris, your in witney right? Wheelers have got plenty of stroker oil.

Btw, need any help in the future I'm only in Carterton.

What year is the bike?

Ben.

Chris750 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Karma :

Joenitro · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Sep 2008 Karma :

Mate, I've had a few YZ250s and 80 miles is too far to ride on one. If it lasts the distance it will need a rebuild and I'm not sure the gearbox would take it as it's not really designed for that much road use.

Try to borrow a van

Edit: just seen your post. Ignore this