Long engine life???

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Rcannon

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Nov 17, 2001

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• Feb 17, 2003

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I know you guys reading this section know performance. Do you have any secrets to long engine life?

I like fast bikes, but I especially like things that last a long time. Outside of proper air filter service, is there anything I could or should be doing to give the longest lifespan to my motor?

Thank You!

 

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KYHU

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Jun 12, 2001

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• Feb 17, 2003

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Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that jetting a little bit on the rich side (not for max power) will increase the lifespan of a two-stroke engine.

Mixing a large percentage of high quality synthetic oil in the fuel (3-4 percent) will also help.



david

 

marcusgunby

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I use motul 800t as i believe it protects extremely well.A while ago my 02 Cr125 had a bit of dirt trapped under the rad cap-it allowed all the fluid out-ran for most of the day before it stopped.Stripped it down and all i had to do was clean up the scuffing on the exhaust side and fit a piston kit-its runs perfect still.I put this down to good oil.

 

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Super Power AssClown

Nov 9, 1999

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• Feb 17, 2003

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Keep fresh oil in the gearbox. I change after every days riding.

 

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Studboy

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• Feb 17, 2003

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Let the bike warm up before you put a load on it.