oil flush and fuel additives - SV650.org

harvy · 10-07-08, 09:43 PM

Simple question(s),
who uses an oil flush when doing oil changes,
who uses fuel additives,
who uses both
and what do you use?

Sid Squid · 10-07-08, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvy

who uses an oil flush when doing oil changes,

No, modern oils are highly detergent thus you don't need to flush between changes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvy

who uses fuel additives,

No, there's no need, the possible exception being if your bike suffers from carb icing, in which case an additive may help.

yorkie_chris · 10-07-08, 10:14 PM

Oil flush ... have done before on highly neglected bikes, don't see the point in general use.

Fuel additives, never seen the point except for adding octane booster and methanol on something mental.

rictus01 · 10-07-08, 10:19 PM

although Ian is correct, I do like to use a cheap oil for a few miles on a complete rebuild and then change it, and the dry fuel stuff has saved me stripping the carbs down for now.

Cheers Mark.

yorkie_chris · 10-07-08, 10:22 PM

I did that on tother SV, fill it with el-cheap$hit car oil and run it then use fresh good quality oil

Stu · 10-07-08, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rictus01

although Ian is correct, I do like to use a cheap oil for a few miles on a complete rebuild and then change it, and the dry fuel stuff has saved me stripping the carbs down for now.

Cheers Mark.

What is this you talk of ? I have seen lots of threads asking for oil recommendations. AFAIK Bear (running a total loss lubrication system) still pays for Halfords oil, is there a cheaper alternative?

& what's that? & what's it do?

yorkie_chris · 10-07-08, 11:04 PM

I think it's basically meths which mixes with water in fuel and allows it to burn off, probably some other stuff in there too...

rictus01 · 10-07-08, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

What is this you talk of ? I have seen lots of threads asking for oil recommendations. AFAIK Bear (running a total loss lubrication system) still pays for Halfords oil, is there a cheaper alternative?

& what's that? & what's it do?

Stu · 10-07-08, 11:12 PM

Cheers Mark, but is YC right just shove a cap full of meths in there? & the oil? G'night though

yorkie_chris · 10-07-08, 11:13 PM

Meths in the oil is bad. Meths in the fuel is something I've done but would not reccomend as I can't guarantee it's safety...

10-07-08, 09:43 PM	#1
harvy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 112	oil flush and fuel additives Simple question(s), who uses an oil flush when doing oil changes, who uses fuel additives, who uses both and what do you use? __________________ CBR 125.... sold! SV650sport k6 R & G's, scottoiler and heated grips... ie not a lot changed!

10-07-08, 10:14 PM	#3
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: oil flush and fuel additives Oil flush ... have done before on highly neglected bikes, don't see the point in general use. Fuel additives, never seen the point except for adding octane booster and methanol on something mental. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

10-07-08, 10:19 PM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: oil flush and fuel additives although Ian is correct, I do like to use a cheap oil for a few miles on a complete rebuild and then change it, and the dry fuel stuff has saved me stripping the carbs down for now. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

10-07-08, 10:22 PM	#5
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: oil flush and fuel additives I did that on tother SV, fill it with el-cheap$hit car oil and run it then use fresh good quality oil __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

10-07-08, 11:04 PM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: oil flush and fuel additives I think it's basically meths which mixes with water in fuel and allows it to burn off, probably some other stuff in there too... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

10-07-08, 11:12 PM	#9
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: oil flush and fuel additives Cheers Mark, but is YC right just shove a cap full of meths in there? & the oil? G'night though

10-07-08, 11:13 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: oil flush and fuel additives Meths in the oil is bad. Meths in the fuel is something I've done but would not reccomend as I can't guarantee it's safety... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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