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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Goldie on March 23, 2010, 05:49:49 PM

Title: DOES THIS REALLY WORK????
Post by: Goldie on March 23, 2010, 05:49:49 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RUN-ON-95-UNLEADED-PETROL-FUEL-CATALYST-BSA-GOLD-STAR_W0QQitemZ350249955123QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item518c862f33

If it does, is it worth it when an engine is only doing approximatly 750 miles a year and does certain lead replacement additives do the same thing?

Title: Re: DOES THIS REALLY WORK????
Post by: davet147 on March 23, 2010, 06:55:26 PM

I seen a very similar thing on eBay myself, I would have some scepticism myself although I am no expert.

Title: Re: DOES THIS REALLY WORK????
Post by: twolitre on March 23, 2010, 10:27:40 PM

If the bike you are using needs no higher octane than currently available from the pumps, then why bother?

If your bike is only doing 750 miles per year, then the (possible, NOT certain) valve regression IF IT HAPPENS will probably not be serious in less than about 70 years! Will you still have the bike then????

Jim.

Title: Re: DOES THIS REALLY WORK????
Post by: Luddite on May 07, 2010, 11:06:46 AM

It doesn't.

It was never used by the RAF to cope with Russian fuel, either.

Title: Re: DOES THIS REALLY WORK????
Post by: Revband on May 07, 2010, 05:55:14 PM

It's the placebo effect, it will work if you think it does!.