Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
What premix ratio do you run?
Johnniespeed:
I am still at 40-1 with Klotz R-50, been meaning to go to 50-1 but havent summoned up the courage. Bought the bike new, had over 300 gallons of fuel through it and still has full power, rings and piston look great.
stock500:
I use Amsoil Intercepter, and the recommended pre mix is 50:1 so that is what I run. I ride from 6,500-10,000 feet here in the mountains of Wyoming and I have had no problems. I have got the bike pretty hot a time or two because the speed is really slow (1st gear rock trails) with almost no open spots to open her up and get air into the radiator, but the lubrication seems to be working fine. I really have had great luck with Amsoil. My buddy swears my crank is going to take a dive because he says it is not getting the oil it needs at that ratio, but I trust the Amsoil dudes.
turtle22:
im not to sure about the pinging. it was kind of wierd, but sence i was tring not to get my butt kick by miles and miles of crazy desert whoops, snow and the other stuff the race throught at me,im not super sure. if it does it again in the next race,i'll post something about it
colokawi:
I run MC1 at 40:1 on all my bikes (KTMs, Kawasaki),
Thanks for all your feedback.
Steve
dsrtrider:
40:1 yamalube. i ride in desert
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