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Old 09-29-2014, 08:24 AM
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Old 09-29-2014, 09:34 AM
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Star-tron is highly recommended by many marine and bike mechanics.
 
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Old 09-29-2014, 09:58 AM
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Leave them full, ride them often. Store them empty of fuel, mist the inside of the tank. Stabill if it is sitting a couple of months or less. Empty if longer. Others may have a plan that works for them but I know this works for me. Four gas powered generators that only run when needed, which can be often or never. A couple of different boats that sometimes sit for months.
 
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Stabill works for me.
 
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Sta-bil in both bikes with full tanks for the long cold Wisconsin winters. Never had a fuel issue after winter storage.
 
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Originally Posted by katiedog
Star-tron is highly recommended by many marine and bike mechanics.
That's the one for me as well. There are two gas stations on the island that sell 0-ethanol fuel, one about 4 miles away and the other about 27 miles away, when possible I try to fill up at one or the other depending on my ride and fuel level that day. If I have to fill with 10% ethanol blend, I always add Star-Tron to the tank.

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Startron was recommended by dealer ,been using for a few years never had a problem . Only use when bike sits for more than a couple weeks .
 
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Seafoam in the things that don't sit to long like my sxs and kids dirt bikes. Sta-bil goes in the things that sit for a long time like my boat.
 
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Stabil -35 bikes for almost 40 years .Proven winner in my book.Never any troubles when you follow directions.NOT s passing fad...
 
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Originally Posted by electricstart
Startron was recommended by dealer ,been using for a few years never had a problem . Only use when bike sits for more than a couple weeks .
Ask yourself this;does your dealer stand to profit from his recommendation?'Nuff said.
 


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