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Message started by Jim_R on 01/26/06 at 20:01:56

Title: Power pill
Post by Jim_R on 01/26/06 at 20:01:56

HAHHAA! Check out this silly item I saw on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-Savage-Intruder-Marauder-Volusia-1400-POWER-PILL_W0QQitemZ4606701439QQcategoryZ35557QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by guitarsr4girls2 on 01/26/06 at 20:46:08

That is hilarious!! I wonder if anyone here has used these....I can't imagine them working...

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by sluggo on 01/26/06 at 21:18:28

a fool and their money are soon parted. how true.

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by Steve530 on 01/26/06 at 22:00:25

Snake oil.

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by mmosel on 01/27/06 at 00:54:19

buahahahah! That's what the guy selling them is saying on his way to the bank.

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by Jim_R on 01/27/06 at 04:29:38

My Savage has a pill popping problem. ::)

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by SeeAPierce on 01/27/06 at 08:27:20

[THE MOTORCYCLE POWER PILL works as a POWERFUL CATALYST that speeds up the combustion process, increasing power, fuel economy and reducing harmful emissions.]

This is 180 degrees away from science. The reason fuel is not fully burned during the combustion process is that it burns (explodes) to quickly. High octane fuel actually burns slower during that combustion moment, thereby burning more of the actual fuel.

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by Reelthing on 01/27/06 at 09:42:10

there you go using that dirty word around snake oil pills - science

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by bobtreat on 01/27/06 at 11:05:55

OHH Whow and with every order of two or more you'll receive a FREE set of bicycle peddles to install.To further your gas milage!!!!

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by SeeAPierce on 01/27/06 at 13:39:20

LOL - hmmmm..."mo-ped conversion kits"...in this day of high fuel prices, who wouldn't want the option to pedal your thumper around town to stretch that gallon of gas! ;D

bobtreat wrote:

OHH Whow and with every order of two or more you'll receive a FREE set of bicycle peddles to install.To further your gas milage!!!!

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by Jim_R on 01/28/06 at 06:13:03

I wouldnt haha. The day I peddle my savage is the day I would sell it haha.

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by theikeman on 01/28/06 at 11:02:28

Python extract ...

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by Bugscraper on 01/28/06 at 18:14:41

Not necessarily that silly. Dunno about this particular product, or the reason he gives for its performance; BUT, Texas Refinery Corp. has been producing & selling a fuel stabilizer (in liquid form) for many years that does all those things.

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by klx650sm2002 on 01/29/06 at 00:52:46

You get a similar effect from advancing the ignition timing, just don't sit flat in top. I wouldn't want to go top speed with the "power pill" either.

Clive W :D

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/30/06 at 05:25:20

Hmm, I thought fuel stabilizers were to keep your pushwater from turning into smelly jelly when left for extended periods.

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by Bugscraper on 01/30/06 at 23:34:22

Savage_Rob wrote:

Hmm, I thought fuel stabilizers were to keep your pushwater from turning into smelly jelly when left for extended periods.

Depends on the specific product.

Most aren't good for your engine because they contain alcohol or chlorene, and make it run too hot. Of course, if it's just for winterization, negative effects are minimal.

Some are specialized, and just do a couple things. Some are multi-purpose, but don't do many things well.
TRC's DZ-Lene is multi-purpose, and does all things well (all the things the power pill is supposed to do) because it's a very high-quality, superior product. The company has a long, positive history with trucking companies, industry, etc.

I sent a sample to a land speed racer (Sportster); and, he also reported positive results. Said there was much less top end wear than usual -- and, this, of course, was under extreme conditions. So, you can imagine how good it would be for regular use.

The same kind of comparison can be made with lubricants. Contrary to popular belief, there are very few high-quality lubes out there. It all starts with the oil base. Almost all bases are "brightstock" which contains a high degree of contaminants. TRC uses only "neutral" base, which contains only about 1 or 2% of contaminants (which is as clean as you can get). This is 1 reason (along with the additives) the LSR guy's top end was in such good shape after his run.

I'll probly be getting my Savage this summer, and will be using TRC products exclusively (except for the engine oil -- I don't think they make 1 without non-friction additives; and of course, we can't use it because of the clutch). Their additives do work, though.

I'm not a wrench; but, I do know a little about lubes, stabilizers, etc.

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by barb36jack31 on 02/05/06 at 17:49:17

Back in the 1930's when I was a young boy there was a product called "Magic Gas" which was a red powder you poured in the gas tank. It was a complete hoax, but my uncle sold it at a great rate. This was in the middle of the Great Depression and gas was .15 cents per gallon.

Jack H.

Title: Re: Power pill
Post by Reelthing on 02/05/06 at 19:37:11

what was it claimed to do ?