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Jim · Last edited by Jim on Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:02 am; edited 1 time in total

any one using this stuff? http://mystarbrite.com/startron/

I picked some up locally after reading about it in Rider magazine - but it's cheaper from Amazon.

The guy at West Marine said to buy the stuff made for diesel - it's more concentrated than the stuff made for gas - 16 ounces will treat 1,024 gallons of gas. I might call them to verify that.

If the gasolene in your area isn't laced with ethanol, you probably don't need it. I'm trying it in everything I own that burns gas - car, truck, motorcycle, lawn mower, etc. If nothing else, it's supposed to be an excellent stabilizer - better than the other popular brand.

Since we're getting to the time of year that the K might sit for a couple or three weeks, I figure it can't hurt - might help.

Mileage always goes down here when we get our "winter blend". If I notice improved mileage or any other small miracles, I'll report back here.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Saltcreek · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:11 am Post subject:

I've used it and will start using it regularly now that I'm riding less and the fuel sits longer. Haven't noticed any performance effects although a friend of mine who rides a KLR claims it's night and day when he uses it.
http://mystarbrite.com/startron//content/view/116/202/lang,en/
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Jim

1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

RAL88 · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:34 am Post subject:

I was intrigued by the report and chemcally how it works so I just bought some but haven't used it yet. I got it at my local Honda dealer who also deals with watercraft and they said they use it in everything. I have been using stabul for marine engines though you can use it it in everyting it is just more concentrated than the normal stabul. I have been using it for years with no problems.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

Stoked Steve · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:47 am Post subject:

How much did it cost?
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

RAL88 · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:31 pm Post subject:

I think I paid 6 or 7 bucks for it.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Startron gasolene treatment

Saltcreek · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:10 pm Post subject:

If you're comparing prices, make sure you check the concentration. I thought I found a bargain once at a store then noticed the concentration was about one fourth of what I had bought previously. The product is mostly naptha with the rest proprietary enzymes.
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Jim

1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

Jim · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject:

RAL88 · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:24 pm Post subject:

I got the 8oz bottle
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R