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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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I'm posting this as an FYI, I am not recommending or suggesting that anyone purchases or uses it before more is know (and tested) of this product in motorcycles.
It sure would be a much safer way to transport "fuel" for extra range on long trips or travel in remote, desolate areas.

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Average car tank still has a gallon or more of gas in it when it runs dry to the pickup a bike may have ounces at best and with the injected bikes I see nothing but grief once that stuff hits the system .
 
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Average car tank still has a gallon or more of gas in it when it runs dry to the pickup a bike may have ounces at best and with the injected bikes I see nothing but grief once that stuff hits the system .
Good point that needs to be addressed.
 
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Originally Posted by 2AMGuy
Good point that needs to be addressed.
Simple solution--Just dump the stuff out & fill the container with spare gas.
 
Old Nov 3, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dickey
Simple solution--Just dump the stuff out & fill the container with spare gas.
Genius! @ $16.50 and $29.95, depending on the quantity purchased, it's a lot cheaper too.
 

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If I run out of gas, I screwed up. ..... and if I do screw up. AAA brings me 5 gallons.
 
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AAA for more beer. AA for more gas.
Yeah, I'm not right.
 
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In my 64 yrs only motor I've ever ran out of gas is the Lawn mower and Myself.
But don't think I'd use this in the bike.

Phew,, keeping up with our 3yrs old while MaMa and I baby-sit, I sure could use something Extra.



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The same people that look at a bottomed out gas gauge and keep driving, will just pour this junk in and keep driving, and still run out of gas.
 



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