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INJECTOR OILS

The Dragster requires two-stroke injector oil, since it mixes oil in with the petrol (gasoline) before combustion. When choosing the oil to use in your Dragster, you should consider the following:

  • Make sure the oil is designed for two-stroke engines - using the wrong type of oil can cause serious damage to your scooter.

  • Make sure the oil is designed for injector engines - don't use oil that is designed only for pre-mix. Some two-stroke oil's are designed for use in both pre-mix or injector applications. These will work fine.

  • Consider using non-synthetic oil for the break-in period - according to the owners manual, the Dragsters break-in period is the first 1000 kilometers (600 miles). During this period, riding at no more than 80% of top speed is highly recommended. In addition to this, many mechanics suggest that during the break-in period owners should use non-synthetic oil, and then switch to synthetic after the break-in period is over. Some mechanics feel that doing so will cause the engine to last longer and perform better over time.

  • Buy the most expensive high-performance fully synthetic oil you can afford - you get what you pay for, and this is particularly true with scooter injector oils. If you want to protect your investment, then don't skimp on your scooters fluids. Pay for the good stuff. Among the best are Castrol TT fully synthetic (which is my personal favorite), Silkolene Pro Scoot, and Putoline Scooter Plus (also available strawberry scented)! Be forewarned though - none of these are cheap, and they are sometimes hard to find, especially in the U.S. where two-stroke performance engines are somewhat rare. In the US I buy my Castrol TT online from Pro-Formance Motorsports because they have the best prices I find, and they deliver right to your door. Also worth checking out are Rock Oil which have a new range of lubricants on offer.

  • Choose an oil and stick with it - the best oil to use by far is fully-synthetic. You can still use synthetic oil if you want but insist on the best if you care about the longevity of your engine. It's also advisable to stick to one type of oil be it synthetic of fully synthetic for as long as you own your scooter. Doing so will reduce the risk of any engine problems later on. Hence mixing different types of oil is not advisable.

Words: Steve Jenkins.