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I’m posting this because I don’t want to see other forum members get ripped off like I was.

A few years ago there was a thread about fuel additives/treatments. Someone stated they used (DLEF) David Liles Ethanol Fuel treatment in their bike during winter storage and they really liked it. Others mentioned they used it too. I ordered a few bottles and used it in my bike as well as in my lawn equipment. A few months ago I placed another order. I paid via PayPal. I never received the product. I’ve tried contacting them numerous times and I never got a response. The phone number on their website goes to someone’s Verizon cell phone and the recorded message states the person isn’t taking calls. I have an email address for the company and when I send a message it gets sent back because the email address is now invalid. It’s been over 30 days so I can’t get my money back from PayPal.

Companies go out of business but this company’s website is still up and running and you can still place orders. It seems they will be more than happy to take your money but don’t expect to receive anything.

Again, the only reason I’m posting this is because other forum members have used this product and I don’t want them to lose money like I did. DO NOT order from them.

http://www.davidliles.com
 
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I don't know why you would go with a product that may or may not provide the protection that other more well know products have provided for years and years i.e. Seafoam, Sta-Bil,or Startron to name a few.His claim of boosting the octane by 9.2 points sounds impressive but it's very misleading, the claims of reducing emissions by up to 35% is also suspect.
The moral of the story; Use the proper products in your bike that have had a proven track record of what they claim to do and leave the obscure products for further testing by a qualified third party.
 
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been over 30 days so I can’t get my money back from PayPal
you have 180 days to get your money back from PayPal
 
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Just around the corner from me. I'll check them out this weekend.
 
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
I don't know why you would go with a product that may or may not provide the protection that other more well know products have provided for years and years i.e. Seafoam, Sta-Bil,or Startron to name a few.His claim of boosting the octane by 9.2 points sounds impressive but it's very misleading, the claims of reducing emissions by up to 35% is also suspect.
The moral of the story; Use the proper products in your bike that have had a proven track record of what they claim to do and leave the obscure products for further testing by a qualified third party.
That's an easy one, people love a gimmick and the newer the better.
 
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David Liles passed away not too long ago from complications of cancer, I don’t know who’s hands the company fell into afterward. Sorry you’re having this experience, he was a great man.




Originally Posted by Beercan321
I’m posting this because I don’t want to see other forum members get ripped off like I was.

A few years ago there was a thread about fuel additives/treatments. Someone stated they used (DLEF) David Liles Ethanol Fuel treatment in their bike during winter storage and they really liked it. Others mentioned they used it too. I ordered a few bottles and used it in my bike as well as in my lawn equipment. A few months ago I placed another order. I paid via PayPal. I never received the product. I’ve tried contacting them numerous times and I never got a response. The phone number on their website goes to someone’s Verizon cell phone and the recorded message states the person isn’t taking calls. I have an email address for the company and when I send a message it gets sent back because the email address is now invalid. It’s been over 30 days so I can’t get my money back from PayPal.

Companies go out of business but this company’s website is still up and running and you can still place orders. It seems they will be more than happy to take your money but don’t expect to receive anything.

Again, the only reason I’m posting this is because other forum members have used this product and I don’t want them to lose money like I did. DO NOT order from them.

http://www.davidliles.com
 
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