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# [[Sea Foam]], add this to a tank of gas (4 OZ) every 4th tank full until the bottle is empty, then add | # [[Sea Foam]], add this to a tank of gas (4 OZ) every 4th tank full until the bottle is empty, then add | ||
4OZ once every spring there after to keep your fuel system free of tarnish build up. | 4OZ once every spring there after to keep your fuel system free of tarnish build up. | ||
#Valve lash adjustment, this is according to the owners manual, supposed to be done every 8000 miles, but a LOT of owners get about 12-15,000 between them (they cost about $175 at Honda) I did a write up a | #Valve lash adjustment, this is according to the owners manual, supposed to be done every 8000 miles, but a LOT of owners get about 12-15,000 between them (they cost about $175 at Honda) I did a write up a while back on a step by step, DIY valve lash adjustment, but, unless you are a decent mechanic it would be in your bikes best interest to just pay the fee. | ||
while back on a step by step, DIY valve lash adjustment, but, unless you are a decent mechanic it would be in your bikes best interest to just pay the fee. | |||
#Tires, Now this, like oil, is a HOT issue, where every one has their own idea on which tires are the best. I use Bridgestone Spitfires, which are a 16-18K mile tire, cost 1/3 less than the Dunlop d404 that come stock and only last 8K at BEST! (I also use Bridgestone Potenzas on my Chrysler rag top) and the Trucking CO that I spent the last 15 years driving for also use Bridgestones on the 18 wheelers! | #Tires, Now this, like oil, is a HOT issue, where every one has their own idea on which tires are the best. I use Bridgestone Spitfires, which are a 16-18K mile tire, cost 1/3 less than the Dunlop d404 that come stock and only last 8K at BEST! (I also use Bridgestone Potenzas on my Chrysler rag top) and the Trucking CO that I spent the last 15 years driving for also use Bridgestones on the 18 wheelers! | ||
#Gasoline, there is zero to be gained using a higher octane gas than the motor needs to avoid "pre-ignition" or knock. Octane does not have any bearing on the HP output of a gas engine. It is gasoline's anti-knock rating, the manual calls for 87/88 octane gas, that is all you need to use. | #Gasoline, there is zero to be gained using a higher octane gas than the motor needs to avoid "pre-ignition" or knock. Octane does not have any bearing on the HP output of a gas engine. It is gasoline's anti-knock rating, the manual calls for 87/88 octane gas, that is all you need to use. | ||