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Yamalube 2S/2R

Anybody have first-hand experience running Yamalube 2S/2R in a Polaris? Is it too dirty for the exhaust valves? I've heard it is one of the best bottom-end oils out there (crank bearings) and storage oil (rust/corrosion). Doesn't hurt that it is way less expensive also!
Please, this thread pertains to Yamalube ONLY! I have no interest in hearing about anything else.
 
I ran it with very good results in my improved stock race sleds but that wasn't an 800 Polaris. It was a Power valved 700 triple Yamaha.

No issues with the valves getting dirty and it can also be ran VERY lean while still protecting the bearings. In a short drag race application I ran it as lean as 100:1. I would not run it that lean on a mountain sled but it is very good quality oil. Eric
 
It's what I have used (the plain 2s) for decades in many sleds. Started using it when I still took a lot of engines apart and you said why in your original post.

In my '13 pro (around 2200 miles total with 500 since MNKT install) it has been at 28 to 32 to 1 since hr 1 (maxed out adjuster and 100 to 1 premix). My original piston were in very good condition so it did it job on the walls. I did the ex valves twice last year and they cleaned up with a rag and my finger nail.
Not able to ride hard or much this year I just pulled the easy side (500 miles) to check a gasket I built and the valve was easy to wipe off. So was the gasket.

But,,, lol, I run cool with extra fuel where needed. Lean and hot, the Yamalube will coke up and need a couple of soakings with oven cleaner as well as some help from a plastic spatula lol.
That's experience from other ex valves and engines. If your burning Yamalube (or any oil) onto the valves you will help out the poor engine and probably add power by adding some fuel.

Poorest oil I ever tried for burning was Shell advance. Stuck well in the right places but needed mechanical help to clean up.
Poorest oil I tried for sticking to the right places was old Amsoil. Just finished and cleaned up a linered cylinder late one night and gave it a wipe with the guys "special" oil. Came back in the morning and the top 2 thirds was rusted with drips on the bench below lol. I'm sure they have changed things since then.

Hope it helps.
 
One of the best oils IMO.. It is a very clean burning oil, and only $31 gallon you can't beat it...
 
Best bang-for-the-buck oil on the planet. User for over 30 years - in fact my '87 Exciter's motor is still original and will eat many 600's for lunch (piped and clutched by Bender).

Have FUN!

G MAN
 
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