What kind of Fuel?

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cannondale440 · #1 Post by **cannondale440** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 5:49 am

Does anyone run race fuel? If so, what kind? I was looking into running some but the only race gas i can get is leaded. Does that matter if a gas is leaded or unleaded?

acarli3 · #2 Post by **acarli3** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 7:25 am

As I understand it, leaded fuel is actually better as it will lubricate your engine better.

KYmxracer52 · #3 Post by **KYmxracer52** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 3:32 pm

Will the leaded hurt the motor in the long haul?

btolenti · #4 Post by **btolenti** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 6:11 pm

I've always been told not to run leaded gas in a motor designed for unleaded. Eats valve seals, from what I have heard.

Speed 1B · #5 Post by **Speed 1B** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 11:06 pm

Vp ultimate 4 is the real deal. You ll feel it. But you have to richen up due to the high oxygen content.

Bags · #6 Post by **Bags** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 2:05 am

I run a mixture of 3 gal of Citgo 110 Leaded with 2 gal of 95 Sunoco in a 5 gal can. I just mix it all up into 2 cans that I take with me to races and keep them sealed up when not in use. When I get low on one, I will empty it into the bike or the other can and then remix that one. I also put a fragrance in it sometimes. Kinda adds a little conversation to the ride. Works for me.

dawzie · #7 Post by **dawzie** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 9:15 am

We tried race fuels. The only thing we noticed is it dried out the O-rings on the quick couplings on the gas tank.

Derno24 · #8 Post by **Derno24** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 2:38 pm

I was told that you could use a certain type of race fuel that wouldn't affect the o-rings is this correct?

ABM-CANNIBAL · #9 Post by **ABM-CANNIBAL** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 2:46 pm

I use a 50/50 mix of VP 105 and Premium Unleaded 91. I use this because the owner before me used this mix.