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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Any thoughts on using Octane Boost?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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What do you want it to do, and why?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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wouldn't add alcohol to the gas unless you modified the engine to need it....but, anybody use any type of gas treatments like carb cleaner?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ahnh666
wouldn't add alcohol to the gas unless you modified the engine to need it....but, anybody use any type of gas treatments like carb cleaner?

I've used Seafoam with good luck. Some in the crankcase, some in the gas tank..
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Or you could just toss the money down a well... same net effect.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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I did add a little Seafoam in all three bikes at the end of last summer, and I believe it helps keep the carbs from gumming up and whatnot.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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It will make your wallet lighter so maybe the bike will be a bit faster due to the weight savings ?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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Check out "home brew (toluene)".
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 12:36 AM
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I tried vp c12 mixed with premium, couldn't tell a difference. Husky yes klx nothing.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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What does toluene do?
 
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