What Mix ratio?
- Thread starter Bryce R
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I use 3 oz per gal which is approx 44-1, its easier to mix that way, especially if doing just one or two gals.
. I run 32:1 on my bike and 28:1 on my boys and wifes 85.
The best mix for a cadillac is 4 fingers of Tequila and one finger of mix.
Always always always, do what the manual says. If you dont have one get one. Or contact your KTM dealer to find out what it is. Its been my experience that the small bore bikes typically use 50.1 ratio. But dont take that as fact. Get the corrected facts. Then you'll never be wrong.
I picked up the CD manual so I will check it out. You know I was thinking. With the CD I could upload it on here. Maybe start a Library James?
KTM manuals are notorious for erring on the side of caution, and even on the side of printed errors.
With that said, you will need to experiment. I like 40:1
You will probably need to rejet to cut down on splooge (unless the previous owner dialed it in) and get it spot on for altitude.
Also, those 65's pee more than they drink.......you'll see.
With that said, you will need to experiment. I like 40:1
You will probably need to rejet to cut down on splooge (unless the previous owner dialed it in) and get it spot on for altitude.
Also, those 65's pee more than they drink.......you'll see.
A 65 doesn't even start pulling until about 10,000 rpm. If the kid wants the bike to even move, he WILL be "rapping it out" as you put it. A 65 is "lugging" at a higher rpm than a 250T will even rev to.
I wouldn't run less than 32:1 in a 65 for a really slow rider. A fast kid on a 65 would be getting 20:1 if it were me.
Your mix ratio has absolutely NOTHING to do with spooge and plug fouling. If you have a spooge problem or foul plugs, barring any mechanical issues such as bad reeds, your jetting is wrong for the conditions. I can go mix up a batch of 18:1 for my KX250, and with five minutes of brass changes I will have a dry tail pipe and a perfect plug color.
i run big bikes 50:1 my 144 race bike 44:1 and my 85 i would run 50:1 and never had problems. never fried motors! on a 65 i would run 40:1 or 32:1 wouldnt go lower than that.
