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No I have not but additives are not recommended by the factory. The transmission and engine share the same oil so these two additives cannot be used in your motorcycle. The fuel system additive could be used but unless you've gotten some bad gas its probably not necessary.
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There's this guy who rides with us in the Sunday group, he is a technician who works on outboard motors. Does a lot of work with racing teams, or so he says. Well he's been trying to tell us he puts about 50cc of diesel into his tank when he fills up. He rides a Suzuki Bandit 1250S. Says the bike runs much smoother and pulls like ****. Keeps telling me he will do his magic on my GSX R750 and it will out perform all the 1000cc. Mm somehow I have my doubts, but there is no way I'm going to try that or let him get anywhere near my bikes. I'll just stick to the way the factory says to do things.
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I agree with most of what you said BUT! as far as fuel additive you should be using something because most states have ethanol mixed in the gas this is not good for our bikes or any vehicle it will eventually rust out your tanks ask your dealer whats best to put in it. I'am a member of the AMA and constantly reading about it. The ama is at the for front of fighting this practice and yet some states want to go to 15% ethanol instead of 10%. All motorcyclists should be contacting their representative to fight against this. Also motorcycle only roadside inspections this is discrimination. I don't think i would have a problem with this if cars were included but that will not happen their are just to many. Ok sorry just venting i give up the soapbox.Alaskanmonte said:
Over the winter, my son left his yz450 in his shed and didn’t use any additives to the gas. A month ago, he drained the fuel and said it had separated and had water in it.
I use Colman’s camp fuel and 5% by volume 2-cycle oil mixture. This I put in 1oz per 2 gallons in every fill up in all my vehicles. Essentially this is home made Stabyl.
This I put in all my vehicles and it also helps to boost the octane rating.
I use Colman’s camp fuel and 5% by volume 2-cycle oil mixture. This I put in 1oz per 2 gallons in every fill up in all my vehicles. Essentially this is home made Stabyl.
This I put in all my vehicles and it also helps to boost the octane rating.
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I have yet to put anything in the 2 new bikes but they have now been setting for over a month. So I am getting concerned. We change the oil every 3,000 and have found moister in it do to the climate we live in. I'm hoping for some sun this weekend to get the bikes out for a ride.
I use a combination of denatured alcohol and fuel injector cleaner in the old Virago. Even though it is carbed the injector cleaner helps keep things from drying out and the alcohol breaks up the moister so it can pass the jets. Also helps it run better at higher altitudes. I drain the tank once a year and the carb boles 3 or 4 times a year.
Not sure yet what I will do with the Stryker and the V Star. I would like to avoid any problems so I will be following this subject closely.
I use a combination of denatured alcohol and fuel injector cleaner in the old Virago. Even though it is carbed the injector cleaner helps keep things from drying out and the alcohol breaks up the moister so it can pass the jets. Also helps it run better at higher altitudes. I drain the tank once a year and the carb boles 3 or 4 times a year.
Not sure yet what I will do with the Stryker and the V Star. I would like to avoid any problems so I will be following this subject closely.
“Sea foam” is isopropyl alcohol, Naphtha, and Pale oil (mineral oil).
The stuff I make in my garage is Naphtha (Coleman’s Camp fuel) and 100% synthetic Bel Ray, Ester 2 stroke racing oil, 5% by volume. Don’t think there is a reason to add more alcohol to the fuel with it already in it. I pay about $11.00 per gallon. SeaFoam goes for $60.00 per gallon on Amazon.
I will mix it in my garage any day to save the money.
The stuff I make in my garage is Naphtha (Coleman’s Camp fuel) and 100% synthetic Bel Ray, Ester 2 stroke racing oil, 5% by volume. Don’t think there is a reason to add more alcohol to the fuel with it already in it. I pay about $11.00 per gallon. SeaFoam goes for $60.00 per gallon on Amazon.
I will mix it in my garage any day to save the money.
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So the home brew yo make is similar to the mix I use? Naphtha being alcohol base and actually hotter burning than denatured alcohol. A quart of the fuel injector cleaner I use is $5 and the alcohol about the same and all you use is a couple gluggs in every other tank.szabla said:
If anyone wants to now what the products actually do just ask and I will get a detailed description or if anyone knows feel free to chime in an tell us.
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oh ok I remember now we used products like that in the construction trades as cleaning solvents. But could not use naphtha on a metal surface that we planed on using certain paints because it would leave a residue from the petroleum base similar to paint thinner that would cause the paint to not bond. But was good for cleaning brushes because the oily residue kept the brushes from drying out unlike MEK or lacquer thinner would do. Etc. Etc. Man I'm sure glad I don't have to deal with that crap anymore.szabla said:
My entire family was in the trades, Dad was a Builder and Painter. I followed his lead until the Carter admin happened; I joined the Air Force got into High tech electronics. It saved my back and other body parts from wearing out.
Isn’t it sad that as we get older our minds leave us, and the advantage is we get labeled dirty old men not perverts.
Enjoy life my friend.
Isn’t it sad that as we get older our minds leave us, and the advantage is we get labeled dirty old men not perverts.
Enjoy life my friend.
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