What is the recommended usage for the marine stabilizer? Every other tank?
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I usually use it every tank if I have some at the time.1992- project katfighter
2005- GSXR750
2001- TL1000R
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Originally posted by Po3Bowers View PostThe guys at both major shops here in the tri cities area in TN recommend this stuff, you can buy it at Lowe's in the lawnmower and chainsaw areas.
Here's another link to it.
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ive put it in my bike before, but then its never sitting long enough for ethonol to really do any harm
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I've been using the star-tron enzyme treatment since almost day 1 with my kat. It seems to run smoother all the way around compared to running straight e10 (when I run out of star-tron) an that was riding every day as well and not letting her sit for more than a weekend. Now that work slowed an I'm not commuting as much I make sure she has star-tron run thru the system before I park her. I'm personally sold on this stuff. Also, the good thing is you can't "overdose" the ratio you add. In other words you don't really have to measure it as you add it at the pump, I've just eyed out a fair amount each time compared to quantity of gas added making it much easier when your on the go.
As for seafoam, it worked ok for cleaning out some gunk when I first got her running again but I wouldn't call it a "regular maintenance" product as in every fill up.94 GSX600F, V&H 4-1 Supersport exhaust
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Originally posted by car0linab0y View PostHere's a test... pour alcohol on one hand and gasoline on the other. See which one gets hotter
So back to the issue... because my Kat doesn't move very often, or for very long. What's the best option as far as gas that'll be sitting in the tank for more than a few days?
I just cross referenced the MSDS sheets and chemical databases for Seafoam, Stabil ethanol, and Star-tron fuel additives.
Seafoam: pale oil (petroleum distillates), naphtha, isopropyl alcohol.
Stabil ethanol: hydrotreated light (petroleum) distillate, proprietary additive.
Star-tron: proprietary enzyme, naphtha.
Here's an interesting article regarding ethanol-fuel blend and use of preventative additives.
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Originally posted by Psycho1 View PostIn the late 70's early 80's there were some stations selling "Gasohol" which as far as I can tell was the beginning of the new blended gas we all are stuck with.
Germany has been 5% ethanol for years now.The gov. tried to force the 10% ethanol mix on us by penalising gas stations that did'nt sell there quotas worth.Didn't work out so well.People still shunned it,and left the stations holding the bag.There was a huge scare brought on by the press and car clubs claiming the older vehicles would'nt tolerate 10% without modifications to the fuel systems,and even then, the engines would'nt hold up, and people bought into it. We still have both at the pumps with 10% being 4 cents cheaper,and even at $8.00 a gallon for the 5%, I won't use the 10% either.not because of the hype,but because the spreadbore Holley I run on my vehicle did'nt even like the 5% without modifications for alcohol fuels.I surely won't put it in my dirt bikes either,with their plastic tanks,and floats.
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This just happened to me, as well. Bike was running great after the rebuild... the new Yosh can really breathes and the stock jets are pretty close to what I need. After a fill up in Sullivan County, NY... the bike started running poorly and smelled like i was losing fuel or, at the very least, running overly-rich. Lots of backfiring and incomplete combustion. Would barely idle...300-400 RPM. A little teeny bit of choke would keep it running.
Picking up another jet kit on Saturday and ripping down the carbs for a re-jetting and cleaning. Will use the new manometer to balance and see how it goes... time to print up carbs 101 again...sigpic
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evil ethenol
I have a 2001 kawasaki klr 650 that I bought new. In the owners manual it says to NOT use ethinol blended gas as it will likely cause problems with the fuel system such as moisture build up. It does say that you can use it if no other fuel is available, but to use as little as possible. Unfortunately it is difficult to find gas without ethenol in it in Canada. I do believe that the premium gas at some stations doesn't have ethenol in it so ya might just have to shop around. It does tell you that it can't be good for your bike tho if the manufacturer says not to use it. Not sure why it's in there anyway, seems to me that the study's have shown that you'll get worse milage and have less power with ethenol blended gas, although I don't think it's quite as bad as that mtbe was that used to be in our gas until it was proven to be way worse for the environment as well as messing up fuel pumps in vehicles. I believe Shell stations were paying for fuel pump replacements in Chrysler minivans a few years ago because of it.
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Yeah, none here and getting thinner. I would sue my state for repair of my vehicle caused by this fuel. They know it damages vehicles, even e85 rated. Alcohol is corrosive."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you when I called you stupid. I thought you already knew..."
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Evil ethanol
My solution to the evil ethanol problem for all my engines that may sit idle for weeks or months at a time is to drain the existing fuel, then put 2 gallons of 100LL avgas in the tank and fire it up for a few minutes to purge any remaining auto gas from the system. Aviation fuel us engineered to sit in aircraft tanks for YEARS without any significant change in chemistry. It is non-corrosive and friendly to all known carburetor gaskets and fuel lines and fittings. At 6 bucks a gallon it is cheap insurance. You can obtain it from your nearest general abiation airport FBO. Plus, the bike really snorts when running on that stuff.
Err .. aviation, not abiation.. My bad
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