Petrol/Oil Mix -02 Honda CR85

[addie]

Ive just bought [this afternoon) a 02 honda cr85 for my son. This is our first bike so we're on a fast learning curve. So please forgive me if my question seems stupid , but i need to know whether the fuel used should be mixed with oil [if so at what ratio] or whether there is a seperate oil tank.

 

[Chili]

The fuel needs to be mixed, 32:1 is likely what the manual specified.

 

[Deadohiosky39]

Definitely no separate oil tank. A majority of the time they will say on the bottle how much gas you need to add to get a desired ratio. Chili is correct, it's usually 32:1 but you should have gotten an owners manual with the bike and i would go by what it says. My girlfriend has an 04 CR85R and i haven't looked to see what it says (i'm at school) but i mix my 250 at 32:1 and i use the same gas for her bike, it hasn't had any problems. If the bottle of oil doesn't say how much gas to add, the dealer will probably have a little measuring cup that says "Ratio Rite" on the side or something similar. They can be helpful if you are unsure.

 

[addie]

thanks for your help. The bike didnt come with a handbook but Im scanning the web at this very moment

 

[justalonewolf007]

Buy one as soon as you can! It is incredibly valuable to you - especially as a new owner!

I mix my oil and gas at 32:1 as well...4 oz. of oil for every gallon of gas.