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plantation40

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« on: October 03, 2014, 02:43:46 PM »
Just took delivery on my 1950 md. L. What is the best fuel to oil ratio and brand of oil?
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2014, 02:47:47 PM »
Just rode my 1950 Simplex. The last time I rode one was 1954. Feel young again. All I need now are the canvas bags from my paper route.

Gary
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2014, 03:16:02 PM »
Welcome Gary!  Post some pictures of your bike!

You will find many different opinions on this, but I run 40-1 Echo brand oil.  We have discussed this a few times here, and it seems most are between 32-1 up to 50-1.
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2014, 06:33:35 PM »
Welcome Gary . :)

If you felt anything like I did when I rode my '57 for the first time in 48 years , you had an ear to ear grin that didn't leave very soon . ;)

Fuel mix ratio logically depends on both the gasoline and oil being used . Different gasolines have different additives and different oils recommend different mix ratios . Remember that today's oils and fuels are much more 'advanced' than those available in the '50s .

Definitely post a few pics .

Pete . :)
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2014, 08:24:27 PM »
I am using Royal Purple full synthetic (from Amazon) in a 40:1 mix, ($10.58/qt).  Simplex guru Wayne Mahaffey recommends using a fully synthetic oil.  I also got a mixing/measuring plastic bottle (by Shoreline) for $4 which works well to get the ratio you want.
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