I currently run Maxima Super M in my Banshee with good results. Does anybody know how Maxima 927 (Castor oil based) performs? Somebody told me it gums up your exhaust. Is that true?

 

I started out running Castor 927 in my banshee. I then got a cool head, when I took off the stock head there was alot of carbon build up for the short time I had it. I then switched to Super M and have been happy with it. It seems to run alot cleaner now. Castor oils smell good but are meant to be run with leaded gasoline. I would stick with the Super M. Also castor oil doesnt store well when mixed with gas. It seperates from the gas if left to sit for more than a few days. And yes it does gum up the reed and intake.

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Jayson Blough '99 Banshee, '97 Warrior, '96 Blaster Yes I like Yamaha

 

The bean oils will also gel in cold weather.

In synthetic oil give Amsoil or Quaker State a try. They are both about $18 a gallon.

The real bargain champ and clean burning oil is Phillips 66 Injex at about $8.50 per gallon. I use it in my Polaris 400 and AC snowmobile. Smells like a new basketball!

 

WE USE KLOTZ SYNTHETIC OIL IN OUR 250R'S, ALSO USE IT IN OUR SNOWMOBILES. PERFORMS EXCELLENT AND HAS A GOOD SMELL TO IT.
HAD AN BOTTLE OF CASTOR R OIL, RAN IT ONE WEEKEND, THATS THE LAST TIME I RUN CASTOR OIL IN MY BIKE, ROD WENT AND TOASTED THE MOTOR.

 

The castor oils offer better protection but should only be used with leaded gasoline because it only bonds to the lead. I personally use Klotz R50 and have had excellent results.

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Garrett Lowman; CT240 Blaster, YZ490

 

I used Silkoline Comp 2 (32:1) in my '86 TRX250R for three years without issues. I am using Yamalube 2R (24:1) in my 2000 Banshee. Only 10 weeks with the Banshee.

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Skene '00 Banshee

 

I also started out with the 927. The only down fall is its color. You have a hard time reading a plug with it. I run klotz r50 now and love it. It burns alot cleaner in my bike. Most of the guys i know that run anything from straight gas to alcohol run klotz products. see what works best for you though.

 

I run KLOTZ R-50 mixed to 36-1 with a half and half mix of Sonoco 110 and Shell 93 in my CT RACING 310R. I love the stuff and would recommend it to anyone. No nasty odors like some others that I won't mention; smells like what a two stroke SHOULD smell like! Enough said?

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Castor oils are typically used on extremely high performance engines -- especially those running alcohol. On a mildly modified engine with a normal rider, castor-based oils will leave massive deposits.

A good rule of thumb is if you are having lots of problems with piston seizure in a high-comp engine, and you've ruled out jetting problems -- try a castor-based oil.

For the rest of us? The synthetics typically offer the best blend of lubrication and cleaning.

Pam