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Message started by overland on 09/22/20 at 06:03:29

Title: fuel additives
Post by overland on 09/22/20 at 06:03:29

Anyone used or have thoughts on Helix 5-In-1 Ultimate Fuel Additive. I guess it is fairly new on the market. Can't seem to find much consumer info on it. Thanks :) :)

Title: Re: fuel additives
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 09/22/20 at 06:21:36

What is your reason for using it? I assume that you are looking for safe winter storage? Your best bet for winter storage is to drain the carb and tank of the E15 fuel and fill-up with a non-ethanol fuel. If you don't have access to non-ethanol fuel from a pump, you can use "engineered fuel" that you can purchase at Lowes or Home Depot. While that stuff is expensive (around $20/gal), you don't need to fill your tank with it. Run your tank low (or drain it) and then add the engineered fuel. Go out for a 10 minute ride and then top off the tank with your favorite pump gas. You will have fuel in the carb that has very little ethanol and will last for years. In the fuel tank you will also have fuel that will last well into (and probably past) the summer, so when you start your bike in the spring you'll be good to go.

Here's a primer on fuel stabilizers. They do work...to a degree, but are not perfect:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvS_D4_lF5U

Here's some info on engineered fuel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Hvg210ZAE&t=1s

Lastly, check this website to find ethanol-free gas close to you. This is your best bet for winter storage:

https://www.pure-gas.org/extensions/maps.jsp

Title: Re: fuel additives
Post by overland on 09/23/20 at 09:38:48

Yep looking at winter strorage, im in illinois and my garage is not heated. Gonna pull the battery and was concerned about the gas. your suggestion sound pretty simple and I do have access to purgas in the area. There are so many opinions on fuel stabilizers and additive, driving me crazy, besides being a newbie ;D ;D :o

Title: Re: fuel additives
Post by ckahleer on 09/23/20 at 19:35:53

5E54505A51585C550B0D09390 wrote:

If you don't have access to non-ethanol fuel from a pump, you can use "engineered fuel" that you can purchase at Lowes or Home Depot. While that stuff is expensive (around $20/gal), you don't need to fill your tank with it. Run your tank low (or drain it) and then add the engineered fuel. Go out for a 10 minute ride and then top off the tank with your favorite pump gas. You will have fuel in the carb that has very little ethanol and will last for years. In the fuel tank you will also have fuel that will last well into (and probably past) the summer, so when you start your bike in the spring you'll be good to go.

Here's a primer on fuel stabilizers. They do work...to a degree, but are not perfect:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvS_D4_lF5U

Here's some info on engineered fuel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Hvg210ZAE&t=1s

Lastly, check this website to find ethanol-free gas close to you. This is your best bet for winter storage:

https://www.pure-gas.org/extensions/maps.jsp

I would go with what Gary in NJ suggested. You would not even need a full gallon. This quart can would do.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Powercare-32-oz-4-Cycle-Small-Engine-Fuel-6965/206524297