stealth800
New member
I am new to yamaha and am wondering if I should run Yama lube in my Viper or use a fully senthetic oil like the Amsoil that is designed for power valve motors. Thanks
yamaholic22
Active member
Definately amsoil interceptor or another good synthetic oil, better lubrication and most burn cleaner than yamalube so the powervalves stay cleaner and you don't have to clean them so often.
SRX7
New member
I switched late last year from Yamilube to IPONE. I just got the sled out from summer storage and checked the power valves. To my surprise they were fairly clean. I really didn't believe that synthetic would keep the valves that much cleaner but they do. As well as keep the valves clean I'm sure the synthetic will keep things well lubed and safe. I don't want to go through my engine bearing issue again.
yamvip
New member
Where can you get this Ipone???Never heard of it adn how much a gallon??
yamyrider
Active member
The Yamaha dealer here recomends IPONE for all power valve motors.
They say it works great.
They say it works great.
I run it in my Viper. I ran Yamalube for the first season to break in the motor. I switched to Ipone the second season. I find the sled performs so much better. The power valves seem to really kick in. You will never go back once to switch to Ipone.. 
Where do i get IPONE? How much a gal.? Can I get it at the Novi show? If I switch to full synthic do I have to drain all the oil out?
yamaholic22
Active member
no you don't have to drain the oil out, it will be fine, just run it down as low as you safely can then switch it.
SRX7
New member
IPONE is one of only a few ( correct me if Im wrong ) that has the new standard,that is "The highest level for a 2 stroke oil is JASO FC".
Spanky's Powersports out of Michigan and through Kimpex.com
www.ipone.com
Check out the web site and look at there tech info's area.
Good stuff.
here>read below.
SNOW RACING
Fonction : 2 Stroke motor oil - snowmobile
Properties : Semi-syntehtic (-54° C) Anti smoke / Option : Strawberry exhaust smell
Satisfies to : API TC
Usage advice : Synthetic based lubricant specially formulated for 2 stroke engines, for snowmobiles functioning in conditions of extreme temperatures (-54ºC). Advantages : - anti smoke, it preserves the environment - strawberry smell to improve the comfort of groups of drivers, - improves the longevity of the plugs SNOW RACING is a top range product that does not foul up and ensures an excellent valve function.
Spanky's Powersports out of Michigan and through Kimpex.com
www.ipone.com
Check out the web site and look at there tech info's area.
Good stuff.
here>read below.
SNOW RACING
Fonction : 2 Stroke motor oil - snowmobile
Properties : Semi-syntehtic (-54° C) Anti smoke / Option : Strawberry exhaust smell
Satisfies to : API TC
Usage advice : Synthetic based lubricant specially formulated for 2 stroke engines, for snowmobiles functioning in conditions of extreme temperatures (-54ºC). Advantages : - anti smoke, it preserves the environment - strawberry smell to improve the comfort of groups of drivers, - improves the longevity of the plugs SNOW RACING is a top range product that does not foul up and ensures an excellent valve function.
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