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Does anyone have information or opinions on the effects of oxygenated or blended (ethenol) fuels on carburated bikes? The wing (2000SE) has turned 117,000mi and has some hesitation when starting from a stop, especially when colder, it improves once the bike is good and warm but still exists somewhat. At last plug change, I showed my mechanic the old plugs, he told me he wouldn't have changed them. I run a can of Seafoam through the tank about every 3 months and routinely get 36-40 mpg depending on riding conditions, including riding 2 up or pulling the trailer. I've had the bike for 3 years and other than the hesitation I think the bike runs great. It was recently suggested that I should use an enzyme treatment called STAR TRON http://mystarbrite.com/startron/
to counter the effects of blended fuels found here in the metro area and/or maybe have the carbs gone through, which has never been done since I've had the bike. I'm trying the treatment to see if anything improves, cheaper than carb service.
to counter the effects of blended fuels found here in the metro area and/or maybe have the carbs gone through, which has never been done since I've had the bike. I'm trying the treatment to see if anything improves, cheaper than carb service.