HikerToo_imp
Road warrior
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Anyone one periodically use fuel additives to help with water buildup, I think I saw one at the dealer to offset the ethanol effects and extra water..
Fuel Additives?
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dBuster_imp
Been there
Isn't that, or doesn't Stabil or Seafoam help with that?
Or buy non-ethanol gas, in my area that would be the Premium... Advertised I believe for sport vehicles, boats, etc
Or buy non-ethanol gas, in my area that would be the Premium... Advertised I believe for sport vehicles, boats, etc
the Ferret
Road warrior
I run a couple oz of seafoam thru a tank once or twice a riding season, and store my bikes with a full tank with 1/2 to 2 oz per gallon of seafoam.
I don't like foolin' with that stuff.And I always use high test or
premium.Because you should get better gas mileage with a higher
grade octane.I can't stand Ethanol.It has a reputation for slowly
destroying an engine.I didn't know Premium gas was ethanol-free.
That's the best news I've heard all day.
Probably because I decided to repair a nice pair of pants today
that have just been hanging in my closet for years.A really nice pair of
corduroy pants.I needed them French cuffed { they were too long }
and the button on the waist to be restritched.There's this Korean fellar
in town who does stuff right there as you wait.
He's done buttons for me for free.he kinda didn't know what I meant
about French cuffing the pants.So after explaining to him a few times and then
wise cracking ... Unless yer sewing machine can't handle it.
He did it in about 5 minutes.I had my wallet in my hand as he said how
much it was.Fibe dallar.I opened my wallet and gave him a fin { 5 bucks }
and then he said real quick ... No no 10 dallar. Then 9 dallar.
He obviously saw real easy when I opened my wallet that I had 10's
and 20's in there.I need to be more careful.Especially in this Economy.
I wonder if my Dealer will pull that crap.
premium.Because you should get better gas mileage with a higher
grade octane.I can't stand Ethanol.It has a reputation for slowly
destroying an engine.I didn't know Premium gas was ethanol-free.
That's the best news I've heard all day.
Probably because I decided to repair a nice pair of pants today
that have just been hanging in my closet for years.A really nice pair of
corduroy pants.I needed them French cuffed { they were too long }
and the button on the waist to be restritched.There's this Korean fellar
in town who does stuff right there as you wait.
He's done buttons for me for free.he kinda didn't know what I meant
about French cuffing the pants.So after explaining to him a few times and then
wise cracking ... Unless yer sewing machine can't handle it.
He did it in about 5 minutes.I had my wallet in my hand as he said how
much it was.Fibe dallar.I opened my wallet and gave him a fin { 5 bucks }
and then he said real quick ... No no 10 dallar. Then 9 dallar.
He obviously saw real easy when I opened my wallet that I had 10's
and 20's in there.I need to be more careful.Especially in this Economy.
I wonder if my Dealer will pull that crap.
Tripod_imp
Running like a top
I also use Seafoam in the exact same way. However, for my vintage bikes, I only run ethanol free gas, but I still add Seafoam to it. FYI, I found ethanol free gas in Wooster, OH. I only use it in my vintage motorcycles/cars, and also in small engines like leafblowers, etc.The ferret_imp said:
Not trying to derail the topic into a gas discussion. Just wanted to say that I add Seafoam to ethanol and non-ethanol fuel.
I also use Seafoam in the exact same way. However, for my vintage bikes, I only run ethanol free gas, but I still add Seafoam to it. FYI, I found ethanol free gas in Wooster, OH. I only use it in my vintage motorcycles/cars, and also in small engines like leafblowers, etc.Tripod_imp said:
Not trying to derail the topic into a gas discussion. Just wanted to say that I add Seafoam to ethanol and non-ethanol fuel.
You caught my fancy.What pray tell Vintage bikes are we talkin'.
Please don't say Triumph Bonneyville.
SUPERCRUZ_imp
Running like a top
I run a half ounce of Startron in every tank. This stabilizes the fuel and also helps with the ethanol and water potential in modern fuels.
kevbroce_imp
Been there
You're stream-of-conscious ranting has quickly grown old around here. Why don't you try sticking to moto-based conversation for a change? I'm going to give you some time to think it over. See you in a week.Guth_imp said:
dBuster_imp
Been there
To point something out, not all premium gas I believe is ethanol free. I believe it is your state or the gas companies that determine that.
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flynrider
Road warrior
If you've got an issue with water build up, ethanol is actually a fuel system drier. Just about all of the commercially available fuel system driers are alcohol based.HikerToo_imp said:
I run a can of seafoam through both bikes twice a year to keep the fuel systems clean. It's worked well on the CB750. Seventeen years and the carbs have never been off the bike (and they still work like new).
Honda"Mikey"_imp
First service completed
I use Starbrite StarTron fuel stabilizer year round. It wards off the problems of ethanol. Lucas also makes a very good stabilizer. Sta-Bil is what I used for years but this other stuff is much better. A little expensive but well worth the headaches it will save and, of course, keep your bike in top running condition. Running SeaFoam through your fuel system once or twice a year is also a wise choice.
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
I always have two cans of gas each holding 5 gallons of gas , for my riding lawn mower and other lawn equipment.I also use this to fill up my bikes before I leave for a ride.
I fill these at a local Shell station with premium gas (contains some ethanol)
After nov. first I put 1 oz of marine grade Stabil in every 5 gallon ,I never know when I use the bikes or lawn equipment again ,might not be for a while.
However this week in NC I used my bikes for 3 days,the weather was good!
Late march I stop putting the stabil into the gas cans.
I fill these at a local Shell station with premium gas (contains some ethanol)
After nov. first I put 1 oz of marine grade Stabil in every 5 gallon ,I never know when I use the bikes or lawn equipment again ,might not be for a while.
However this week in NC I used my bikes for 3 days,the weather was good!
Late march I stop putting the stabil into the gas cans.
bubblerboy64_imp
Running like a top
Ethanol free gas is limited to aviation gas in my neck of the woods. Some of the small engine shops sell "special" fuel which I am sure is but I have no practical place to buy ethanol free. High test typically HAS ethanol in it and the high octane is not going to solve much of the issues which we are addressing with gasoline. Additives are the only solutions. I use Stabil and occasionally I add a little Marvel Mystery Oil just because something with a name like that has to be good for something.
Ack-CB11_imp
Road warrior
My dealer gave me a bottle of Startron with the bike and said it was the only one that didn't void the warrenty and to use it because of the ethenol gas not just for storage.
I use it in my Prius also for my summer tank. It takes 6 months to burn up.
I like the stuff, havn't had any issues yet.
I use it in my Prius also for my summer tank. It takes 6 months to burn up.
I like the stuff, havn't had any issues yet.
rboe
Road warrior
Don't use av gas in a bike equipped with a cat, the lead content will ruin the cat.
kenfyoozed_imp
Running like a top
In my area we have a big problem with the ethanol in the gas. Ethanol is great to add to a fuel such as gas if you have moisture or water buildup in the tank. Most vehicles do not have a problem with the ethanol and gas because you burn through a tank of gas very quickly as compared to say a motorcycle that only gets ridden a couple times a month. All of my equipment then I run ethanol gas and I have to use a fuel stabilizer. Last year I did not ride my ATV during the winter months and by spring I hate a major problem. During this summer I rode two of my dirt bikes the two to be 200s off-road more then I rode my third TW 200 with street tires on it. I tried to crank this bike the other day and I could smell the fuel had already turned bad. I pulled the bowl off of the car and it was half full of green slime algae. The gentleman who works on my bikes and equipment when I don't have the time says he sees a lot of this. It's all due to the ethanol. Ethanol will absorb water whether it is in your tank that absorbs it and dries out your team or as in my case the fuel will actually absorbs water from the atmosphere. If you do not drain your carbs after each outing, and I totally forgot with this bike, then the gasoline evaporates leaving only the ethanol which absorbs water which is a perfect breeding ground for the green algae. We had one gas station that was selling 100% gasoline but for some reason they stopped. So I have no idea where you can even buy this in my area. But now I had the fuel stabilizer normally stay Bill to every 5 gallon gas can that I buy when I know that she will be use for the ATVs, dirt bikes Or lawn equipment.
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CBXBob_imp
Running like a top
Just don't overuse Stabil above the recommended amounts.
SUPERCRUZ_imp
Running like a top
If you've got an issue with water build up, ethanol is actually a fuel system drier. Just about all of the commercially available fuel system driers are alcohol based.Flynrider_imp said:
I run a can of seafoam through both bikes twice a year to keep the fuel systems clean. It's worked well on the CB750. Seventeen years and the carbs have never been off the bike (and they still work like new).
If you are trying to remove water from the fuel system, there is a difference that should be noted in the various fuel dryers out there. Some contain Methyl Alcohol while others contain Isopropyl Alcohol. The Methtyl type simply separates the water from the fuel and holds it in suspension. The Isopropyl type actually allows the fuel and water the mix so the water is burned along with the fuel to remove it from the tank. You want to look for the Isopropyl alcohol fuel dyers. Good for winter months if you are trying to prevent water from freezing in the tank or fuel lines. These products are not to be confused with fuel stabilizers like Stabil. Personally, I run the Starton fuel additive in my bike and that is it. My cars are a different story. I run Iso Heet in the red bottle (Isopropyl) once per month for water control and run BG44K every 7500 mi to control carbon deposits on the valves and pistons. Plan to put some 44K in my CB at around 3000 for carbon buildup just for piece of mind.
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