gas/oil clarifaction

[jowkwondo]

I am new to motorized bikes and i plan on putting my first together from a kit this week. I still dont really understand what it means with the ratio of gas to oil... does that mean i mix the two into the gas tank? how much would 1/2 gallon tank need? thanks for the help guys.

[Kevlarr]

Mix your gas in a one or two gallon can. Almost all 2 cycle oil has a ratio chart on the bottle and it's best to start out with 24-32:1 not the 16:1 the instructions say.

It's pretty simple, 32:1 is 32 parts gas to 1 part oil which could mean 32oz of gas to 1oz of oil or 32 gallons of gas to 1 gallon of oil, so you see it really doesn't matter what measurement you use as long as the ratio of gas to oil stays the same.

[jowkwondo]

ok thank you that answered my question perfectly.

[r00t4rd3d]

Ill make it even simpler.

1 gallon of gas gets mixed with 4oz of 2 stroke oil. (Thats 32:1)

Get a measuring cup with fluid ounces on it.

Easy Breezy.

Mix it in a gas can , not the gas tank !

[jowkwondo]

thanks guys

[Nougat]

Or, if you have a 2 gallon gas can, the standard size of a small bottle of 2-cycle oil is 8 oz. Put two gallons of gas in the can, a whole 8 oz. bottle of oil, shake.

[2door]

Originally Posted by Nougat

Or, if you have a 2 gallon gas can, the standard size of a small bottle of 2-cycle oil is 8 oz. Put two gallons of gas in the can, a whole 8 oz. bottle of oil, shake.

Is a twist of lemon suggested?
Tom

[Nougat]

I prefer lime.

[Kevlarr]

On the rocks.

[Nougat]

The point about mixing in a can should be further stressed, though. If you mix in the tank, you can end up with parts of the fuel that are too oily, causing the plug to foul, or worse: parts of the fuel that are not oily enough, causing engine damage.

If you're in a bind, you can mix in the tank and shake well, but try to avoid being in a bind.