Best synthetic 2 stroke oil for Buddy 50?

MikeR · Post by **MikeR** » Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:09 am

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!

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:59 am

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.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:24 pm

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.

dasscooter · Post by **dasscooter** » Mon Nov 27, 2017 6:42 pm

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.

https://www.amazon.com/Bel-Ray-Scooter- ... B005DUMFKA

GregsBuddy · Post by **GregsBuddy** » Wed Nov 29, 2017 12:18 am

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.

Milo_R50 · Post by **Milo_R50** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:34 am

Bel Ray Si-7 over here