which petrol?

grem543 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Karma :

erm this sounds a really stupid question but, which petrol should i put in my nsr125(2002)
my mate insists unleaded, but on my docs its got TYPE OF FUEL: PETROL?, that don't sound like unleaded to me?, i'm getting worried now.
please help i'm on me reserve tank Sad

ps. sorry for such a dopey question, should start another section called NEW BIKERS WITH 1 BRAIN CELL Smile

Scouse · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Karma :

Go for diesel Wink

No but really, Unleaded is the one to go for. Thumbs Up

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Unleaded is fine.

Leaded is for four strokes with soft valve seats. The lead lubricates the valve seats.

Your NSR125 has no valves because its a two stroke, and therefore does not require leaded or LRP.

Unleaded is fine. Thumbs Up

Also do you know you need to keep the two stroke oil tank filled up? I believe that it is under the petrol tank. two strokes work on a total loss lubrication system and they burn their oil with the fuel. If you don't keep this tank topped up with fully synthetic 2 stroke oil then the engine might seize.

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Phil. · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Bless...

Oh an something MarJay forgot to mention. When you are filling your tyres up, if you put competition helium in your front tyre it will make wheeying alot easier.

grem543 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Karma :

WOW thats what i call quick reply, diesel very funny not that thick but almost Smile

yeah looked up all the servicing stuff just could not find petrol.
thanks your lifesavers Smile

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just 1 more thick question Embarassed

when you switch to the reserve tank do you have to switch the engine off?
also is there a manual anywhere on the net? (switch on the right don't have a clue what it does).
thanks....mr one & a quarter brain cells(now i know what petrol its getting higher Smile

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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

No need to switch the engine off to turn reserve on, just make sure you turn it back to normal when filling up.

I believe Scotty knows where there's a manual online.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Phil. · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

No you dont have to switch the bike off, just flip it soon as you feel the bike sputtering.

I personally don't rely on a reserve tank. Once you know how many miles you can normally do on your bike before it will hit reserve just use your trip meter.

I wouldnt fancy it having a sputter when i was half way round a corner myself.

grem543 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Karma :

Thanks peeps Smile

and er no i don't know anyone who has a bike Sad

...violins
but have been reading, know about chain, sparkplugs, oil etc (theres a little hope) Smile

Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

The only switch on the right I can think of is the 'kill switch'.
As the others said the fuel is unleaded, and I'm sure the oil is semi-synthetic. hope this helps Thumbs Up

grem543 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Karma :

thanks for all the replies Smile

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was joking about the switch on the right(its got engine cutoff written on it) Smile

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checked all me levels(need a new chain & coolant was low but enough,sod it time for me 1st proper ride & put some miles on the clock, just a quick phonecall to my insurance to transfer it Smile

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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

was joking about the switch on the right(its got engine cutoff written on it) Smile

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grem543 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Karma :

would i lie?
i was not checking the buttons in the dark.....honest Razz