Unleaded or Four star

Hi All

Wonder if anyone here can help, I'm picking up a 1982 Yamaha SR250 tomorrow
that hasn't been run since 1999.

So first job will be to flush the tank out and refill with fresh fuel, but
what fuel? I can't seem to find any information as to whether this bike will
be ok to run on unleaded or if I have to find 4 star or lead replacement
petrol.

Any advice would be greatfully received.

all the best, David

 

I believe that most 80s bikes, especially Japanese ones, are OK on unleaded,
with a few notable exceptions.

Of course I haven't a clue if the '82 SR250 is one of the exceptions, but
I'm sure SWK will be along shortly.. TOG?

Dave

 

Bog standard unleaded will be absolutely fine. They only ever needed
2-star, and AFAIR all jap bikes from much earlier than that were
designed so as to not require the lead additives.

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Thanks all, unleaded it is then.

all the best, David

 

I had a 1990 (G reg) Cavalier which was on the cross over point. Mine could
run either unleaded or 4 star, but the following year, they went to unleaded
only.

Don't know if that *means* anything though.

That seems more like it.

And apparently it IS more like it


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