bama boy Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I am sure everyone has there own opinion on this but I heard that cheap 2cycle oil will make it run like crap. Is that true and if so what is a good oil to run? I mix 32:1 if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.T.W. Banshee Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I have only had luck with Klotz Super Tech. or R-50. Its pretty expensive but it has a nice scent to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Stroke4LIfe Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I always run klotz, you pay a little more for good oil, but in the long run it could save you some expensive bills...Just my .02 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overboost Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 well...as you stated, everyone has thier own opinion. but.. all oil MUST meet a certain standard. so, cheap oil, is the same as good oil, just cost less. including 2 stroke/cycle oil motor oil claims are the worst (please, never use motor oil for a 2 stroke). make claims to be better then the next guy, when fact is, they all come from the same oil tanker, all refined the same and they all have the same product as stated by the little circle on the back of the can that tells you its grade. granted some have different additives than others, but the base oil is still the same. in a banshee, you dont want additives anyways. about the only oil that is superior to regular oil is synthetic. blend oils are a waste, mix synthetic with regular oil defeats the purpose of synthetic. I use, have always used in all my 2 strokes, including my banshee for going on 2 years now, walmart brand 2 cycle outboard oil. runs great in my bikes, outboards and high revving snow blower and chainsaw. never a problem until my oil injection like got plugged with crap and that was bad, but not caused by the type of oil I was running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 well...as you stated, everyone has thier own opinion. but.. all oil MUST meet a certain standard. so, cheap oil, is the same as good oil, just cost less. including 2 stroke/cycle oil motor oil claims are the worst (please, never use motor oil for a 2 stroke). make claims to be better then the next guy, when fact is, they all come from the same oil tanker, all refined the same and they all have the same product as stated by the little circle on the back of the can that tells you its grade. granted some have different additives than others, but the base oil is still the same. in a banshee, you dont want additives anyways. about the only oil that is superior to regular oil is synthetic. blend oils are a waste, mix synthetic with regular oil defeats the purpose of synthetic. I use, have always used in all my 2 strokes, including my banshee for going on 2 years now, walmart brand 2 cycle outboard oil. runs great in my bikes, outboards and high revving snow blower and chainsaw. never a problem until my oil injection like got plugged with crap and that was bad, but not caused by the type of oil I was running. What overboost says may very well be true. But, for me, I like the piece of mind knowing that I am running an oil that is "supposed" to be made for high revving 2 stroke engines. It may all be a marketing scam to get my hard earned dollar but in the grand skeem (sp) of things it really isn't that expensive compared to motor work on a built motor. I guess it just gives me a warm fuzzy. Some claim that some oils give snappier throttle response. I have never noticed this but I am not a big competition racer either. I run Klotz Super Techniplate by the way. If it has the appropriate API rating it is probably good to go. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 The guys with the most marketing dollar will convince you their oil is the best...and usually they win. Pick any...run it. Make sure it's two stroke premix oil, not injector oil (like found on PWC and Sleds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I personally run Golden Spectro, premixed at 50:1. No problems thus far and believe you me she gets beat on hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banman350 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 my banshee hates R-50 for some reason it makes it run bad, yamalube is the only other ive put in it and it runs great with yamalube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m barrett Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I personally run Golden Spectro, premixed at 50:1. No problems thus far and believe you me she gets beat on hard. + 1i been using it for over 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrMeyer Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 valvaline 2stoke oil. Have been using it for years and about 3 in the banshee. Just tore it down to get the jugs ported and everything looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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