October 8, 201015 yr Having picked up a rather nice TY80, I've a few questions and wondered if anybody would be kind enough to take some time and answer any if you can I'm keen to establish what year it is, I've had a look round net and drawn a blank. The frame No is 451-107041 The original autolube 2t system still seems to function fine, is it worth leaving be or blanking this off and mixing my own fuel? On the subject of 2 stroke oil, what's recommended oil to use and approximately what mix is used if the oil pump is removed? Gear Oil, the manual recommends 10W/30, any other recommendations on oil? Many thanks in advance Gordie
October 16, 201015 yr Email "Black Cat" (check for his posts here), I think he has a listing for the years. Most people block off the autolub and use premix. Use any good synthetic 2 stroke oil - probably best with motorcycle specific oil. Mix the way it tells you on the can. For the gear/clutch oil. Most avoid synthetics (to slippery for the clutch). Some folks use automatic transmission oil. You really want the cheap 10/30 without the Moly in it. Don't have a heartattack over it - ride and enjoy, just make sure you do have oil in it. Alan
October 21, 201015 yr Author Alan Thanks very much for taking the time to reply The young fella is having great fun with the bike, we just want to make sure it's right in the oil dept. Gordeee
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