What did you do to your bike today?

[natemoen]

Embrace it? NEVER!

Oh I will not disagree with any of what you said here, but political topics are forbidden here.

When I say embrace it, what I mean is tune for using it cause that is basically what you get now.

[jetmechmarty]

Oh I will not disagree with any of what you said here, but political topics are forbidden here.

When I say embrace it, what I mean is tune for using it cause that is basically what you get now.

I apologize for the misstep. I rode my XS11 yesterday and filled it twice with pure gasoline.

I just finished adjusting the valves on a Moto Guzzi. What a piece of cake that is! I don't think it takes an hour.

[MarkD]

There are 2 places in MI that sell 'real gas', meaning no ethanol. Am considering using it once in awhile when I'm over that way, which is only 1/2 hr from my house. I don't usually go by there, but seems like I maybe should? Thoughts?

[MPittma100]

Ok, ok.

Pretty much stock? If you say so, Mike!

Ok, it has a few extra chrome pieces on it. So there.

MP

[MPittma100]

They Kinda Grow on Ya.

That's a very nice looking bike. I don't like the cover on the front wheel, but that's just me. Very nice bike though.

They came installed from PO. So I didn't have the heart to take them off. Most people, including myself, have not seen these before.

Mike

[jetmechmarty]

There are 2 places in MI that sell 'real gas', meaning no ethanol. Am considering using it once in awhile when I'm over that way, which is only 1/2 hr from my house. I don't usually go by there, but seems like I maybe should? Thoughts?

That's the stuff you should be using in your lawnmower, weedeater, chainsaw, and your motorcycle any time it will be parked for a month or more. Buying ethanol free fuel encourages the retailer to sell it. If no one buys it, they'll drop it.

[MPittma100]

Where Did You Buy It?

I apologize for the misstep. I rode my XS11 yesterday and filled it twice with pure gasoline.

I just finished adjusting the valves on a Moto Guzzi. What a piece of cake that is! I don't think it takes an hour.

Marty, where did you get the Ethanol free fuel?

Mike

[MPittma100]

There are 2 places in MI that sell 'real gas', meaning no ethanol. Am considering using it once in awhile when I'm over that way, which is only 1/2 hr from my house. I don't usually go by there, but seems like I maybe should? Thoughts?

There is a website that suggests places that have Ethanol free fuel:

http://www.buyrealgas.com.

They will give you a location by zip code. It appears that some of the places may be older "mom and pop" stores and suggest that you call to verify. They further imply that your best bet is to buy an Ethanol tester.

Mike

[MPittma100]

Lucas Ethanol Trearment

I just had to post this from my phone . I am out camping and I put that Lucas ethanol treatment and my time . after I road for about 10 miles it was a huge difference. the bike is so smooth and so quick

I am interested in the results that you got with this product. Sounds encouraging. What is it that they (Lucas Oil) claim this product will do for your engine? What did it cost and how much did you use?

MP

[MPittma100]

Nice

Put the freshly-cleaned carbs back on Black Ice and fired her up for the first time since 2004. Used a small lawnmower tank for the initial start-up, carb sync with mercury sticks, and 'colortune by ear' procedure. Put the real tank back on with a load of fresh gas, picked up some short term insurance, and went for a wee blast.

Sure did feel good!

Hi Ken,

Nice bike. I really like the MNS and hope to have one sooner than later. I see a lot of them with other than factory exhaust. That exhaust looks good on there. I have seen a lot of the aftermarket that were rusted and did not look so good. I wonder if the changes from stock are by choice or for other reasons. Did you change out the stock exhaust or was it already done?

Mike

[mspivey1566]

Well today I got the bags and fairing out of the shed. Hope the new owner gets to use them and they are good to you. I didn't get to meet you by I hope my buddy handled everything semi professionally. Lol.

[jetmechmarty]

Marty, where did you get the Ethanol free fuel?

Mike

Mike,

Ethanol free fuel is available in premium at Turner's Corner on US 19 right before it joins US 129. They have it in Suches, across from the motorcycle resort where 180 ends at 60. The Sunrise Grocery on US 19/129 after you cross Blood Mountain has the best price. They have regular and premium. Get a fried pie while you're there! A couple miles further north, the Booger Hollow Store has ethanol free fuel as well. It is also available in Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Clayton.

[mspivey1566]

Luckily there are many places here that sell ethanol free fuel. Tons of boats and ethanol is no good for them. Lol

[natemoen]

I apologize for the misstep.

No skin off my back, not my rules. I just attempt to abide by them...

[jjz28]

I am interested in the results that you got with this product. Sounds encouraging. What is it that they (Lucas Oil) claim this product will do for your engine? What did it cost and how much did you use?

MP

well I've road about 150 miles today it's not really a see that your pants performance gain but it runs much much much smoother . never thought to check the mileage . I put about an ounce and a half in my tank.