Yes, I use Klotz octane boost in my Brit Bikes. Those bikes were born in
the days of 100+ octane leaded gasoline, and don't run well on the stuff
they try to pass off as gasoline these days.
Klotz is a green colored octane booster, lead substitute and fuel
stabilizer built into one product. An ounce per gallon raises the octane
2 1/2 points, and increases the shelf life by 6 months or so (I don't
have a can in front of me). I usually mix my '70 Commando, which is near
10:1 ratio to 100 1/2 octane by their formula. You can really feel the
difference. The bike starts easier, runs cooler and smoother and has
much more power.
I start with a good brand premium "high test" of 93 octane such as
Mobil, Chevron, or Amoco. If you're mixing for a motorbike, avoid Fina
or Citgo, unless you want to roast a piston. Put in the required amount
in the tank, and add gasoline. I buy in 16oz cans, a case of ten cans at
a time which saves a little money. It's about $6.25 per can here in FLA.
They claim it is safe for catalytic converters.
Sometimes the bikes sit for many weeks untouched, and the gas always
looks and smells fresh when I go to ride again.
Great stuff!
Peter S.
B9471799
Patrick Lauber wrote:
> All this talk of draining gas tanks makes me wonder if
> anyone has tried the gas stabilizers that are available. I
> know many people use them in their mowers, boats, etc.
> during periods of inactivity, but wasn't sure if they should
> be used on my cars!
>
> I read somewhere that gas starts to degrade significantly
> after 30 days or something. Even though I start my "summer
> cars" every week or two when it's cold, I probably don't go
> thru more than 1/2 tank of gas over a five month winter. Has
> anyone ever used this stuff?
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