@human1513 and others here, well meaning, but I will go to the source. "Yes, Yamaha recommends using a fuel stabilizer in their owner’s manual. Specifically, they suggest using Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer & Conditioner Plus on a continuous basis. The recommended treat rate is 1 ounce to 3 gallons of fresh fuel. This helps prevent fuel oxidation and phase separation, especially when using E10 fuels." I will give Project Farm, FortNine and others credit. However, I am not sure that their testing accurately simulates the problems with E10 and the effectiveness of various additives. I DO feel that Yamaha knows how E10 affects their fuel systems, and I don't mind pouring a little of their recommended Yamalube product in my tank at the rate they recommend. Then again, I use all of their recommended lubricants. I mean why not? They are relatively cheap, and it's one less thing to worry about, much less spend hours researching.
Yeah but only if u can find non ethanol in the higher octanes...i can only find e free 87...i need 91...so this product is pretty key for those longer in between no ride times during winter
@@bikersoncall QT (gas station) has ethanol-free, best option if available. For small engines and tools, pre-mixed cans (auto and home stores) are ethanol-free.
@@vanontom I've never heard of QT Gas Stations. Ethanol is a horrible product for engines, and a HUGE STEP backwards for health, nutrition and the world in general, as it is CROP-BASED, huge impact on everything to do with food and the food chain in general.
Use fresh gasoline. Most stabilizers per many real time tests on UA-cam show almost all cause gumming & corrosion. Gasoline is only good on its own in a can or gas,tank for approx. 30 days Then it starts to have phase separation. If mine has sat for a longish time period I syphon or drain it out of the bike & use it a SUV, car, truck, lawn mower or whatever you have.
Sure, It's ideal to run ethanol-free, but if it's not easily available, you definitely want to use a stabilizer. He can think what he wants, but It's hard to argue with something that works year after year. -Charles
I have seen other videos also of 6 & 19 month long tests & yes 99% of them do more damage than good. Such as gelling & gumming things up. Even causing severe corrosion in fuel systems to the point carburetor bowls & complete carbs had to be replaced.
99% of fuel stabilizers do more damage than good per many 6 & 19 month long tests on UA-cam. Most stabilizers will damage the aluminum carb throttle bodies! They actually can cause more gumming, gelling & corrosion in carb bowls,. .. Most, if not all octane boosters are NOT for 2 cycles. Only for 4 stroke engines as stated on most bottles.
@human1513 and others here, well meaning, but I will go to the source. "Yes, Yamaha recommends using a fuel stabilizer in their owner’s manual. Specifically, they suggest using Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer & Conditioner Plus on a continuous basis. The recommended treat rate is 1 ounce to 3 gallons of fresh fuel. This helps prevent fuel oxidation and phase separation, especially when using E10 fuels." I will give Project Farm, FortNine and others credit. However, I am not sure that their testing accurately simulates the problems with E10 and the effectiveness of various additives. I DO feel that Yamaha knows how E10 affects their fuel systems, and I don't mind pouring a little of their recommended Yamalube product in my tank at the rate they recommend. Then again, I use all of their recommended lubricants. I mean why not? They are relatively cheap, and it's one less thing to worry about, much less spend hours researching.
I never put gas with ethanol in my bike or any other small engine. Spend the extra for 100% gas and save the potential headache from ethanol
Yeah but only if u can find non ethanol in the higher octanes...i can only find e free 87...i need 91...so this product is pretty key for those longer in between no ride times during winter
@@Mike_Jones68 av gas
Yeah, lol just run down to the corner and by non-ethanol,
simple...
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@@bikersoncall QT (gas station) has ethanol-free, best option if available. For small engines and tools, pre-mixed cans (auto and home stores) are ethanol-free.
@@vanontom I've never heard of
QT Gas Stations. Ethanol is a horrible
product for engines,
and a HUGE STEP backwards
for health, nutrition and the world
in general, as it is CROP-BASED, huge
impact on everything to do with food
and the food chain in general.
Is there an additive to keep a good carb in a 4 stroke from
having jets clog or gum up? (maintenance additive?)
Use fresh gasoline. Most stabilizers per many real time tests on UA-cam show almost all cause gumming & corrosion.
Gasoline is only good on its own in a can or gas,tank for approx. 30 days Then it starts to have phase separation.
If mine has sat for a longish time period I syphon or drain it out of the bike & use it a SUV, car, truck, lawn mower or whatever you have.
Thanks. @@human1513
Should watch Fortnine video on fuel stabilizer and how some of them actually make it worse. Wouldn't recommend buy fuel with no ethanol.
Sure, It's ideal to run ethanol-free, but if it's not easily available, you definitely want to use a stabilizer. He can think what he wants, but It's hard to argue with something that works year after year. -Charles
I have seen other videos also of 6 & 19 month long tests & yes 99% of them do more damage than good. Such as gelling & gumming things up. Even causing severe corrosion in fuel systems to the point carburetor bowls & complete carbs had to be replaced.
I've used Startron and Maxima and they make a huge difference in stabilizing fuel. Fortnine is in Canada. They may have a different blend of fuel.
Wouldn’t you be better off running the gas dry on both two and four stroke bikes?
I drain the gas tank, carb (if not fuel injected) & fuel lines.
100% yes.
Second the fort nine comment. And, project farm came to same conclusion, ie, no actual benefit.
99% of fuel stabilizers do more damage than good per many 6 & 19 month long tests on UA-cam.
Most stabilizers will damage the aluminum carb throttle bodies!
They actually can cause more gumming, gelling & corrosion in carb bowls,. ..
Most, if not all octane boosters are NOT for 2 cycles. Only for 4 stroke engines as stated on most bottles.