[Tanx] [External] TA Problem. Please assist

[Milt Rudy]

I use Techron about every 2000 miles in each car and notice they will run a
bit smoother afterwards.  I also use StaBil in the 20 gallons of gas I keep
for my generator and in the generator itself.  It has never failed to start
on a few pulls when the power goes out and when I start it periodically to
just "exercise" it.  Of course, I exchange all the "StaBil'd" gas yearly
after they switch over to winter blend gas.  In the motorcycle (NC700X), I
only use gasoline, and I start and run it at least weekly even during the
winter.  Have yet to experience any problems.
Milt

On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 10:36 AM J. Braun via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> With all due respect to Herman's knowledge and skills, which are many, I
> have to disagree.
>
> My brother Richard is a marine mechanic in California. He has a noted
> reputation for knowledge and quality work. I asked him about storing
> engines over the winter and he pointed me to Sea Foam where I had been
> using Sta-Bil previously.
>
> However, he points out, Sea Foam is a preservative, not a cleaner. The
> marketing people would have you believe that it is but his
> recommendation is Techron
> <https://www.chevronlubricants.com/en_us/home/products/techron-complete-fuel-system-cleaner.html>.
> It will dissolve and clean the crap out of a carb quickly while Sea Foam
> *might* do something *eventually.* I have solved many a carburetor
> problem by simply using Techron in a couple of tanks of gas and just riding
> the bike. Certainly beats pulling the carbs and rebuilding them. In dirty
> carbs I generally use twice the concentration that the instructions
> recommend.
>
> I have a case of each in my garage and use each for their specific purpose/
>
> While I'm at it let me recite a favorite rant of mine. *WD*-40 is a *W*ater
> *D*ispersant NOT a lubricant. Again, a great job by their marketing
> department! For a real light weight penetrating lubricant get CRC
> PowerLube
> <https://www.crcindustries.com/products/power-lube-174-multi-purpose-lubricant-11-wt-oz-05006.html>.
> It's industrial quality and available at most AutoZone or O'Reilly stores.
> It gets into tight spaces, frees up crud, and lubricates the parts. It's
> also safe for rubber parts although for that I generally use a silicon
> spray. They also make another version with a PTFE additive that I've tried
> but not found any particular advantage for motorcycle applications.
>
> The right tool for the right job! But of course, your mileage may vary.
>
> J.
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 1:24 PM Hermann Kasper via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi--
>>
>> my first step would be to try a generous amount of "SEAFOAM" in the fuel
>> .
>> (Walmart has it at a decent price)
>>
>> Herm
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Tanx <tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com> on behalf of Burr, John H
>> Collins via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 17, 2020 2:15 PM
>> *To:* evansmsf at aol.com <evansmsf at aol.com>; Transalp and NX discussion
>> list <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>> *Cc:* Burr, John H Collins <john.burr at collins.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] TA Problem. Please assist
>>
>>
>> OR
>>
>> Leak in the vacuum hose to fuel valve.  Either way the tank should come
>> off.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Tanx [mailto:tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com] *On Behalf Of *Don
>> Evans via Tanx
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 17, 2020 2:10 PM
>> *To:* tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>> *Cc:* evansmsf at aol.com
>> *Subject:* [External] [Tanx] TA Problem. Please assist
>>
>>
>>
>> Bike (89) sat the winter with fuel and stabilizer in tank.  Starts quick
>> and runs well for a few then loses power as if no fuel.  Roll the throttle
>> and it regains and continues. Happens many times on a 20 mile trip.  Rarely
>> does it entirely quit,  If so I can start quickly.  No correlation between
>> road condition (bumps), miles traveled or speed.  Installed new CDI's to
>> eliminate that as an issue.  I ride daily to, hopefully, clear and clear.
>>
>>
>>
>> Your help please.
>>
>>
>>
>> Don
>>
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