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rusty chrome scrape off, steel wool then wax the chrome to prevent it from reforming. On exhaust may melt off..

mix 1:32 - 1:40 .

You can run 50 to 1 but you are pushing it and probably need to use the best synthetic 2 stroke oil you can buy. Be safe and use 1:40.

john, with the stock plug, NGK 8hs, 40-1 is pretty rich and will constantly fowl the plug.

if you are mixing 40-1 get a hotter plug a 7 or 6.

Attach a file of a picture that shows a 25:1 decal on a moped, other then a Honda.

I'm learning all about fouling plugs but they are easy to clean with carb cleaner! As for your mix if you are using synthetic you may want to use more like 50 mililiters per gal of gas if you use semi synthetic 75 mililiters. The richer you run the more likely you are to foul your plug the leaner you run the more likely you are to seize your bike/engine which is way worse (all of this is a learning process which is unique to each bike and where you live/climate/terrain/etc....)

As for getting lite rust off of chrome, use fine steel wool and oil baby oil or even wd4 will work don't use too much cause it will never come off.

Thanks for the replies. I've decided to just paint the chrome over. I'm still confused about the ratio, would I be better off with a 50-1 or 40-1? This will be my daily rider

See the picture above... it says to 2 percent oil on the tank of my 1977 batavus which is the same as 1:50. I would say follow the manufacturers recommendations.

actually that durron paint is almost indestructable buff and polish you will be suprised.

@John,,,what kind of wax? will WD40 prevent the rust too?

Here is a picture I took of it when I rescued it from the collasping garage. Traded it for a coffee table

what's this marvel mystery oil???

Originally developed to break up deposits in engine carburators due the the poor quality gas in the 20s.

http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/

Rust on Chrome:

Spray on some PB Blaster or other penetrating oil

Use fine steel wool to get rid of the rust

Wash off the oil, dry

Get some Ospho from the hardware store. Wet a paper towel with it and go over the item. Let it sit overnight. This will seal the bare spots and prevent rust from returning.

Even if you intend to paint the rust areas on the muffler, the Ospho is a must before priming and painting.

Filling up at the gas station:

Even with the reserve amount in the tank, a Batavus should be able to take a gallon of gas. Carry a measured amount of oil for one gallon (actually 2.6 ounces, which is almost exactly 1/3 cup). It should fit under the seat, no problem. Put in the oil first, then exactly one gallon of gas. The gas flowing in mixes it just fine. You can top off from your premix can when you get home.

The "gas first" is OK if you don't know how much gas it's going to take, so you have to do the math for the right ratio afterwards. Putting in exactly one gallon eliminates that problem.

Is your pipe mounted to the swingarm?

honestly tho, i have two bats and that color is the first moby grape color one, i have ever seen.

if it was pink or muave, chartruse, or cherise. i could see being razzed but some of the hottest muscle cars of the 70s were that same color.

if you are worried about it, carry bear mace and a stun gun with six new extra batteries incase you have to hold them a half hour til the cops show.