Best synthetic 2 stroke oil for Buddy 50?

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MikeR
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Best synthetic 2 stroke oil for Buddy 50?

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Brought my brand new Buddy 50 home with me today (a Thanksgiving weekend present to myself).

Dealer said to use only the best synthetic 2 stroke oil that I can find.

Your (very experienced) recommendations, please??

Many thanks!
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Post by az_slynch »

I'd consider using dino oil for the first 1500-odd miles for the cylinder break-in period. After that, there's a myriad of synthetic oil options.

Personally, I like Motul 710 for my 2T bikes as the ester component gives a little extra insurance against seizing due to its film-forming qualities. I also like how cleanly it burns; it doesn't coke up my engines like some other oils have.
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Agree with the dino break in route.

I also like Motoul especially for kitted bikes.

Oil selection can be very subjective. Generally if you use a good quality synthetic 2T oil everything should be fine. It's generally better to pick an oil and stick with it instead of switching around to different brands.
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Post by dasscooter »

Anything JASO FC or FD rated is what's required by Genuine.

Bel-Ray "Scooter" Semi-Synthetic is a good, affordable choice that is FD rated.

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Post by GregsBuddy »

The engine will break in just fine on synthetic oil.
Motul and Red Line, but as noted, this is subjective. Red Line is right up the road and I like to help the local economy. I've been using it for years with no undo carbon build up issues.
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Bel Ray Si-7 over here
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