Thanks guys. I understand how it would reduce power, but how does it increase heat?It won't.
The smoke will just blow up behind you and then you will still smell of exhaust. Also, the rubber grips on a lot of kits smell badly of unstabilized rubber and rub off on your clothes.
Extending the exhaust also reduces power and increases heat.
Is the Amsoil Sabre 100:1 mix the recommended mix for our bikes?Some of the mix oils smell more/worse than others. Amsoil sabre professional and opti 2 are pretty odorless. It is one reason I use one or the other in the chainsaw which is right up close for breathing it in.
SB
Recommended by whom? The Chinese motor manufacturers are recommending mix ratios with other kinds of oil in mind. With Amsoil and Opti 2 they have very different recommendations. Forum members accustomed to regular 2 stroke oil are scared off by "100-1" and I was, too, at first. I used to run the Amsoil at 75 or 80 to 1, now just go with the 100-1 when I use it. If I can find Opti-2 I use that and find it works great in my bikes. I discovered Opti-2 in my local Ace hardware the other day in two sizes, one for one gallon and a larger pack deal for 2.5 gallons. It isn't the most economical way to buy it, but I'm glad to not have to send away for it. I'd say to follow the recommendations of the manufacturer.Is the Amsoil Sabre 100:1 mix the recommended mix for our bikes?
Pat
I actually saw that and really want to see if it works. Anyone try this strawberry scented oil? lolPirate Cycles has oil that makes the exhaust smell like strawberries, at least thats what the ad says
Recommended by our experts on this forum. I did some reading on this subject in prior posts and have found so many conflicting recommendations. i.e. Amsoil Sabre anywhere from 32:1 to 100:1. I also found conflicting recommendations on the opti 2 stuff also. Im not looking to build a rocket ship but would like to get the longest life out of my engines. Maybe I should start a thread and ask how many miles people have gotten on there engines and what type and mix of oil they use.Recommended by whom? ...
SB
Yes, there are many opinions here. I would discard any which are just opinions and stick to the ones which are experiential... ones which are actually based on regular and successful us of a particular oil. What good is an opinion about an oil one has never used? There is no single answer for you at this forum which everyone will agree on. Another poll won't tell you much anything. For example, most of us who use Opti-2 never heard of it until last summer through retmachinest, so even if it was hands above all the rest (not saying it is, now...) how long it has been used successfully is not a true indicator. Compared to say Walmart brand used by somebody else successfully for the past five years and 3,000 miles, Walmart will sound like the superior oil. Not saying that Walmart oil is not good. I have not used it. I can't use all brands and compare them. No one does. Many sincere people have given input on other threads. Once you have read through it all at some point you have to make a decision for yourself and use your best judgment. Some recommendations will be off the wall and I would put Amsoil at 32-1 in that category. Good luck. The perfect oil in an imperfect engine is... well, just pick one that sounds good to you and go with it. You'll be fine.Recommended by our experts on this forum. I did some reading on this subject in prior posts and have found so many conflicting recommendations. i.e. Amsoil Sabre anywhere from 32:1 to 100:1. I also found conflicting recommendations on the opti 2 stuff also. Im not looking to build a rocket ship but would like to get the longest life out of my engines. Maybe I should start a thread and ask how many miles people have gotten on there engines and what type and mix of oil they use.
Pat
You can by scented additives at any speed shop and most auto parts stores. Butterscotch, cherry, you name it.I actually saw that and really want to see if it works. Anyone try this strawberry scented oil? lol
Where do I get that scent? Forget salmon and teryaki, I want StripJoint scented oil! You could start a whole line Joe, GutterDrunk, DirtyScoundrel, BustedGambler... err, uh, oh yeah I guess those are all too similar.BTW- At least your girlfriend/wife ain't *****en that you come home smelling like a strip joint.