Hey. I have an '85 250R. I've been using HP-2 for a while. I just had it bored slightly and when I was at the shop picking up the jug everyone there told me I should use Yamalube 2R. Does anyone have an opinion about which is the better oil? I found it strange that a Honda shop was recommending Yamaha oil. Thanks for any opinions.

 

I use to use HP2 in my R and the oil seemed too thick and gummy. I noticed this more in the winter so I switched to Spectro and fouled less plugs. Now I run AMSOIL 50:1 and have had good results. I just put in some new rings and there was very little carbon build up.
ERIC

 

Since your R doesn't have a powervalve, run Castor 927 @ 40:1. Best protection for a 2-stroke.

 

I used to run 2R and always fouled plugs. I am now using HP2 and I have yet to foul a plug in the 1 year I have been using it.

 

Our dealer who sells HOnda & Yamaha recommended the Yamalube 2R for my kids quad & its a two stroke. We haven't fouled any plugs, yet.

 

Where can a person find oil like Amsoil or Castor 927? My local dealer has nothing like that. Thanks.

 

Castor 927 is available from shops that carry Maxima products.

 

Check out the post amsoil 100 to 1 it has a link to there site. It is the best oil out there.