03-27-2015, 07:06 AM
Well said Ferret ! And I'm glad to hear that Mother Honda approves 10% Ethanol. I still have questions about additives. I started using STA-BIL brand fuel additive a years ago to winterize all my 2 cycle motors, mowers chainsaws etc. and what a difference it made. Mowers started on the second pull after sitting for 6 months (long winters here) chainsaws, well they started easier. I added it to my bike tanks in the winter as well, but never during the season until I went into a local marine store to buy some for winterizing and I got talking to the owner and he said that the boat owners added it to every tank. I guess my question is, even after hearing myself think, is, wouldn't it be wise to add it to bikes on every fill or is it not necessary ? We have 10% here and all 3 octanes available.
Also, in an earlier post someone mentioned that the additive is only good for 12 months after its opened. I have 2 bottles of STA-BIL. One is labeled STORAGE which says "can be used for up to 2 years after opening", even has a space to write in the date of opening (thought you would like that) the other bottle I have is labeled "Fuel Stabilizer and Performance Improver" (same brand) and has no such warning as to its expiration date. On the later the instructions say that for storage use 1oz per 2.5 gallons and for "Every Day Protection" use 1oz per 5 gallons. No question here, just FYI, but comments are always appreciated.
Also, in an earlier post someone mentioned that the additive is only good for 12 months after its opened. I have 2 bottles of STA-BIL. One is labeled STORAGE which says "can be used for up to 2 years after opening", even has a space to write in the date of opening (thought you would like that) the other bottle I have is labeled "Fuel Stabilizer and Performance Improver" (same brand) and has no such warning as to its expiration date. On the later the instructions say that for storage use 1oz per 2.5 gallons and for "Every Day Protection" use 1oz per 5 gallons. No question here, just FYI, but comments are always appreciated.