Basically, can I use Castrol R in my Villers 32a without damaging its internal parts. Smelt some on a bike the other day and it brought back memories..
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No to Castrol R
Totally agree with Colin here, Castrol R is for racing, for road use, use a good quality mineral oil such as Comma Two Stroke at 20:1. Available at most motorist type shops, I have used this for over 20 years with no problems. Villiers engines like lots of oil rather that the 'dry' lubrication of modern synthetic oils.
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I did use it in my TE when I was trialling, but got a couple of complaints from observers! Because a 2-stroke burns it, the smell is pretty strong, unlike a 4-stroke, which will only burn a bit. You won't do much to win over the anti-air pollution brigade if you ride around your local high street on your Greeves, burning R at 20:1!
I have heard that modern castor-based oil is less likely to congeal and gum up than the original stuff, and is therefore more user friendly. Not sure if anyone has any knowledge on that? I have an AJS Stormer 370, and the Fluff Brown website still recommends R. As John mentioned, no doubt because most Stormers would be racing, although mine is an enduro, so road-going. Ho hum.
Furthermore, and to back up Colin's comments, I also have a can of Putoline Special Racing Castor based oil, which I used when road-racing 2-strokes a while back. It states a 5% mix, so 20:1, and goes on 'When mixed use within one day!'Last edited by IanCordes; 29/05/2017, 05:02 PM.
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Many Greeves championship riders still use Castrol R 40 notably Graeme and Gary smith ... Graeme has always used it for 40 plus years ....
I stopped using it 2 seasons ago ... It gummed up dukes ring on my Cappra 414 so I switched all my bikes to mX5
Btw Adrian Dickerdon used it everywhere on his hawkstone petrol box and chain case ..... Funny thing is his hawkstone never breaks down !!! Go figure !!
So the answer to your question mark is yes absolutely .... Although modern R40 is better it is still caster oil and will absorb moisture ... Keep the mix fresh
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Originally posted by Kim275 View PostMany Greeves championship riders still use Castrol R 40 notably Graeme and Gary smith ... Graeme has always used it for 40 plus years ....
I stopped using it 2 seasons ago ... It gummed up dukes ring on my Cappra 414 so I switched all my bikes to mX5
Btw Adrian Dickerdon used it everywhere on his hawkstone petrol box and chain case ..... Funny thing is his hawkstone never breaks down !!! Go figure !!
So the answer to your question mark is yes absolutely .... Although modern R40 is better it is still caster oil and will absorb moisture ... Keep the mix fresh
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