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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Business travel will require leaving my bike sitting in the garage for up to a couple months at a time this year. I've used fuel stabilizer products in lawn mowers and such to prevent carbs from getting gummed up. Can I use the same type of stuff in my Ultra's gas tank? Any specific brand recommended?

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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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Yep, You can use it with no problems. I use Sta-Bil.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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I use the same thing on my 08 ultra
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Sta-Bil is the most popular brand that I have used.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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i tried the new sta-bil this year, for ethanol gas--
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Sta-bil or Sea Foam I don't have experience with any others. I use Sta-bil with the ethanol gas nowadays...
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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I have used both products, sta-bil and sea foam. I have seafoam this year. It is a good idea to add one of the additives to the gas tank. A full tank of gas is best if the bike is going to be stored for a few months, add product as directions indicate. Run or ride the bike so the product is throughout the fuel system, then you are good to go.
I like to add sea foam to the gas tank during a fill up at least once every few thousand miles, or if I get gasoline that may be suspect or a lower grade than I like.
 
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use stabile added to tank as per instructions before i filled up and took the long way home to get it through the entire fuel system
 
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A newer product to come out in good standing with my indy is Star Tron, it is a enzyme fuel stabilizer and prevents(by evidence)the separation of ethanol from gas as it absorbs moisture. I started using it as a stabilizer/octane support and I am very happy with the results.
 
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Okay, thanks to all for the replies.

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