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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 7:51:04 GMT
Just to add to the already mentioned good points is that due to the lower running temperatures the oil is less thin also. This improves the gear shifting and also makes the clutch a lot smoother.
I certainly recommend this stuff, these changes to the workings of my bike are not slight but instantly apparent, dare I say like a different machine altogether.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 11:46:26 GMT
I think the best balance is to try and run super unleaded in the bikes through the riding season- although sometimes out on a ride it's difficult to find. Then I make a point of running the tank as empty as possible and refilling with Aspen. Then a ride of at least 10 miles to get it through the system and brim the tank again. It's still best to keep the inside surfaces of the tank away from the air and filling up into the neck reduces the air/petrol interface to minimise any take up of moisture. The occasional chance to get out through the winter I top up with the Aspen.
Doing this I reckon it costs me around 20 quid per bike more than just topping up with normal petrol. That compares reasonably with buying petrol additives- which I did use to do- and additives by their nature are designed to react and mix with the nasties and create more gloop. Harmless but where does that end up. I also find the Aspen gradually cleans all the old deposits out of the carbs- my CB900FZ carb stutter is better but not fully cleared yet- I'm hoping a winter stewing in Aspen will help further....
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Post by davefirestorm on Dec 30, 2015 14:29:38 GMT
I still can't see point in sticking Aspen in fuel tank,good old supermarket unleaded for my bikes and never had a problem.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 15:48:07 GMT
I still can't see point in sticking Aspen in fuel tank,good old supermarket unleaded for my bikes and never had a problem. Sounds like your plan works for you then! :-) |
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Post by rgdavid on Dec 30, 2015 22:35:03 GMT
What is aspen fuel?
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Post by davefirestorm on Dec 30, 2015 22:43:18 GMT
I still can't see point in sticking Aspen in fuel tank,good old supermarket unleaded for my bikes and never had a problem. Sounds like your plan works for you then! :-) Certainly does but there again it's not a plan |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 22:13:12 GMT
A few write ups to follow.....this is one of the first:
Aspen 4 is the cleanest petrol that you can use. Aspen is made from Alkylate Petrol which is made from the gases from the top of the distillation tower which is then synthetically modified into a liquid again. The result is a petrol that is totally free from sulphur, benzene and aromatics (solvents). It is chemically inert meaning that you can leave the fuel in the machinery and your lawnmower will start next spring again. An added bonus is that it does not smell, the exhausts does not smell, it will not smoke and you are breathing a much cleaner air when you are mowing your lawn.
Lawn mower exhausts are extremely dirty compared to fumes from normal cars that are equipped with catalytic converters. Would you have your afternoon tea behind your cars exhaust pipe??? Did not think so but you would probably happily cut your lawn with your motorised lawn mover without catalytic converters using normal petrol full of benzene and solvents. And if you are really green you are probably cultivating your own vegetables which will then be covered with fumes...
Use Aspen 4 and you will discover a completely new world of cleaner working environment - now you can cut your lawn without polluting the world and damaging your lungs.
Aspen alkylate petrom keeps for 3 to 5 years ,normal pump fuels start to go off after 30 days.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 22:50:32 GMT
I still can't see point in sticking Aspen in fuel tank,good old supermarket unleaded for my bikes and never had a problem. I reckon it is different stokes for diff'rent stokes (What you talkin' about Willis??)... Joking aside from the American teatime show with Mr Drummond.......I think this fuel may be a serious alternative for the low mileage restorer. |
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 3, 2016 23:03:45 GMT
A restorer I am not  I just enjoy riding old bikes,don't do many miles per year but still wouldn't consider putting anything other than supermarket unleaded in any of my bikes but each to their own as they say |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 23:10:17 GMT
And fair play....
This really is not an advert for Aspen......I guess the post is just for people with low useage bikes. I reckon if your bike is not standing for a time you are okay with what you are doing.
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I just enjoy riding old bikes,don't do many miles per year but still wouldn't consider putting anything other than supermarket unleaded in any of my bikes but each to their own as they say