Does anyone use Fuel Additive in their Spyder? Is it safe?

[sledge]

For years, I use Yamalube Fuel Med RX in every tankful unless traveling and burning fuel, vs typical around town riding. I buy the small bottles and keep several in the frunk. One bottle treats 5 gallons of fuel.

Is that like Yamaha motor cycle gas treatment?? I never heard of it, just asking. Do you use it now in your Spyder?? And if so, does it run well with it??

[PMK]

Is that like Yamaha motor cycle gas treatment?? I never heard of it, just asking. Do you use it now in your Spyder?? And if so, does it run well with it??

Yes, it is Yamaha fuel treatment. Note that it is Fuel Med RX and not Engine Med RX.
I use Fuel Med RX in every tank of fuel unless traveling and burning fuel quickly. The Spyder runs fine with it, actually possibly better than non treated since the Fuel Med RX contends with phase separation, retains octane, and lessens possibility of corrosion.

I have posted before how I informally tested many products including Sea Foam, Star Tron, Stabil and more. The tests involved the fuel used in my lawnmower. Each of the previously mentioned products, except Yamalube, allowed the alcohol in the fuel to absorb moisture, while not preventing corrosion inside the carb. This was done years ago. In the mower I no longer run fuel with added alcohol. The Spyder though runs on 93 octane Chevron typically or other well known fuel brand high test plus Yamalube.

[bikerbillone]

I've used Techron in my motorcycles in the past with good results, but not in my 20 RTL yet. Not sure it's a good idea, but I might give it a try one of these days.

[troop]

Interesting video from Fortnine. It does involve Canadian ethanol gas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsGBhB5g7o&t=25s

[PMK]

Interesting video from Fortnine. It does involve Canadian ethanol gas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsGBhB5g7o&t=25s

Enjoyed watching the video you linked. Mimicked my informal tests on the mower.

Years ago, this was the video that had me start using Yamalube Fuel Med RX. In the video the product was called by its earlier name. Living in SoFlo we have a lot of humidity. My primary reason for using Yamalube was to lessen corrosion concerns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej_6SVp1ze0

[sledge]

well, what I got of the first video is Sta Bil is the better of that collection ... anybody get a different idea ???

[troop]

Remember.. The video examples were used with 10% ethanol gas. I store with 100% gas, so I continue with Seafoam. It would sway me to Stabil if 10% ethanol was my only option for storage..

[2dogs]

If things don't change this subject will be moot in the next 20/30 years.

[sledge]

I don't know where I could buy 100% Gas around here anyway . but I have used Seafoam for years in everything I own . . so I guess I'll just stay with it , and besides , I already got several cans of it in my Garage.

[Pantera]

I have used Seafoam for many years.Great stuff!

[RapidSpyder]

Seafoam goes in the vehicle’s, the bikes, and the boat.

[Madison Sully]

If things don't change this subject will be moot in the next 20/30 years.

And that will be a great thing.

[vito1943]

Other than when I lived in South Texas in the ‘80’s and rode year round, I have put away whatever motorcycle(s) I’ve owned for the winter with Stabil added to the gas tank. Then I hook up the Battery Tender. Never had a problem starting up in the Spring, either with the gas in the tank or the battery. I plan to do the same with my 2021 Spyder this winter.

[pontbrba]

I use this website to search for the best gas. www.toptiergass.com
I only use premium octane and don’t add any additives. I also plan on riding 12 months/year due to where I live.

[ARtraveler]

When I lived in Alaska, we had winter layup. I would add stabil to all the bikes, and lawnmower. Left them un-run and on the tender usually from late October until late March/ early April...depending on the melting ice. All would start in the spring on the first try.

Never used boosters during the regular riding season.

Now that I am in Arkansas, we ride year around and use no gas additives. I get good performance from 87 octane with ethanol (10%). Been using 87 octane since 2015 or so. Many miles, no engine breakdowns, etc. The computer system on the bikes takes care of the technical aspects of "octane," IMO...

[acdcking12]

I like to use Mystery Oil in my Spyder.

[bikerbillone]

Traveler, thumbs up on your last sentence, that is my program.

[sledge]

i'm sure glad I found this site , you folks know a Lot More about these Spyders and other things to than I do. thanks for all the help.

[troop]

I like to use Mystery Oil in my Spyder.

Just remember, regular MMO is not a stabilizer, but Marvel Ultra is.

[UtahPete]

Sea Foam won't hurt your Spyder. Personally, I am not convinced that it will help anything, either. I know some guys that will add a capful or two to every tank. Not sure what that's supposed to 'cure'. It has been promoted for off-season storage. I tried it for a couple of years, then went back to Sta-Bil. Any of my 4-stroke machines that get seasonal use get stored with a double dose of Sta-Bil before storage. No problems when it's time to fire them up again.

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My understanding is that SeaFoam is for cleaning out carburetors and other gunked-up fuel delivery systems. Sta-Bil is for preventing or resisting the absorption of water vapor by the fuel in a stored tank. That is how I use them both anyway. So, all my ICE machines that are stored for a season get the Sta-Bil. I use SeaFoam in carbureted engines like my snow thrower and old Yamaha V-Star when they're hard to start or run rough after storage.

[Saluda]

I've used Techron in my motorcycles in the past with good results, but not in my 20 RTL yet. Not sure it's a good idea, but I might give it a try one of these days.

They have one just for small engines.

[ThreeWheels]

does anyone use Fuel Additive in their Spyder ??? I use Sea Foam in most everything I drive and Ride.... but just wondering if its safe in a Spyder ?? as in it not good for the Fuel Pump or Fuel Injectors any Ideas ???

Sea Foam is GREAT STUFF.
I use it in my Spyder, but just during the 3 winter months as a fuel stabilizer when I don't ride often.
I don't use it during the spring, summer or fall.
I had a battery problem this spring, but I've never had a fuel problem with any motorcycle since 1974.

As always, my free advice comes with a 100% money back guarantee.

This thread was started last year, so I'm sure you've read similar comments already.
I think it's time to post the following:

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6 to condemn those 6 as anal-retentive
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violation of their "acceptable use policy"
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take this discussion to a lightbulb forum
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and lightbulb forum about changing light bulbs be stopped
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[GTMoskoff]

Hi, new here. Took delivery on a 2022 RT Limited last week. I live in New England so asked my dealer about winter storage. He told me they have seen good success with Startron by Star Brite? Also, I am a bit confused, should I be using an additive all the time? I looked around and there are no gas stations around me that don't use ethanol, at least that I could find. Thanks for the advice.

[FrogmanDave]

STA-BIL 360 Marine Ethanol Treatment & Fuel Stabilizer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Mikey]

STA-BIL 360 Marine Ethanol Treatment & Fuel Stabilizer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For winter storage!!! Since the ethanol, I put it in my gas can before I fill it up, and I put it in everything around the house all season!!