July 24th, 2017, 03:45 PM | #41 | |
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July 24th, 2017, 05:33 PM | #42 |
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when my 250 had fuel? problems I'd add some "Ethanol Shield" , haven't had the run on 1 cylinder, refuse to run over an idle problem ever again. you might have to drain the float bowels to clean oot marginal fuel so it will come to life. I get my"e s" at local m/c shop, home depot ,lowes, have it. Am sure auto parts have it also
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July 24th, 2017, 05:40 PM | #43 |
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Location: North Carolina
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MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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July 24th, 2017, 10:43 PM | #45 |
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Name: Mark
Location: Australia
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I wish we had E85 more readily available, it is brilliant in boosted applications.
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July 25th, 2017, 12:41 AM | #46 | |
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When you say "boosted" applications are you referring to supercharging? Heck, throw in 5% nitro-methane and let the good time roll. Bill |
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July 25th, 2017, 01:34 AM | #47 | |
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The lowest I've seen E85 here is 70%. I believe it's not worth the trouble in running E85 or methanol in my bike as I use it as daily transport, it would be more cost effective to sell the 250 and buy a bigger bike. Sadly E85 or methanol is not cheap here, but in saying that I care not for the extra cost as the benifits of E85 outweigh the cost. |
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July 25th, 2017, 01:52 AM | #48 | |
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July 25th, 2017, 03:13 AM | #49 | |
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The 70% to 85% is from mates who run E85 in their cars, they run ethanol content sensors which allow the ECU to map for ethanol content and adjust the tune to suit. Even when the ethanol is on the low side, 70%, they still make a good deal of more power over straight 98. Only down side is needing to change you oil more frequently. But again the benifits are worth the slight cost of the shorter maintanance intervals. My only problem is the lack of suppliers, and carrying jerries and storing drums is not a option for me at this stage. |
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