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Old 04-24-2012, 04:30 PM
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Any thoughts on using Octane Boost?
 
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:47 PM
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What do you want it to do, and why?
 
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Old 04-24-2012, 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 04-24-2012, 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 04-24-2012, 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 04-24-2012, 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 04-24-2012, 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 04-24-2012, 11:59 PM
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Check out "home brew (toluene)".
 
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Old 04-25-2012, 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 04-25-2012, 01:46 PM
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What does toluene do?
 
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