Fuel Injector Cleaner

cruderanger · Jul 24, 2013

Every time I get an oil change in my 4-wheeler, I put a bottle of fuel injector cleaner in the fuel tank, Knocking on wood with fingers crossed, I've never had to replace an injector.
Is it a good or bad idea to apply this same logic with my 2013 Tri-Glide? And if it's a good idea, should I use normal everyday brands Gumout, STP, etc?

msocko3 · Jul 25, 2013

Todays fuel has pretty good additives, the only thing I do is add a product called Startron which both stabilizes the fuel and helps keep the ethanol from doing evil things.

captdanwh · Jul 25, 2013

I agree with msocko as I use Startron in everything I own that runs on gas. with the ethanol crap we are forced to buy, it starts to loose its octane rating quickly and will start to break down , believe it or not in about 2 weeks. just go to Walmart and buy a bottle , it costs about $8.00 and will treat 80-100 gallons. if you are going on a trip don't add any because you are going to be doing a lot of fill ups, but if the bike is going to sit for even a week without running add a little. one bottle should last you all year

rmrc51 · Jul 25, 2013

captdanwh said:
I agree with msocko as I use Startron in everything I own that runs on gas. with the ethanol crap we are forced to buy, it starts to loose its octane rating quickly and will start to break down , believe it or not in about 2 weeks. just go to Walmart and buy a bottle , it costs about $8.00 and will treat 80-100 gallons. if you are going on a trip don't add any because you are going to be doing a lot of fill ups, but if the bike is going to sit for even a week without running add a little. one bottle should last you all year

+1 regarding StarTron!!! :10:

Rod69 · Jul 25, 2013

Agree on Startron. Have used it since Rally in the Valley 5 where Ol'Man recommened it to me. ThumbUp

eagle1 · Jul 25, 2013

try BG44K.

slick rick · Jul 25, 2013

ThumbUpThumbUp,,,Startron newbie ,,,will continue ,,have seen the results!!!!!

rap47 · Jul 25, 2013

Sea FoamThumbUp

Rollin Thunder · Jul 25, 2013

I use Sea Foam ThumbUp[/B]

Sloufoot · Jul 26, 2013

I have used Sea Foam in the past with good results. Couldn't find any Startron when I ran out, so right now I'm using some Lucas treatment. Seems to be working quite well. But I plan to go back to Startron when I find more.

msocko3 · Jul 26, 2013

Sloufoot said:
I have used Sea Foam in the past with good results. Couldn't find any Startron when I ran out, so right now I'm using some Lucas treatment. Seems to be working quite well. But I plan to go back to Startron when I find more.

I normally get my Startron at Lowes, Walmart also sells it but is more expensive than Lowes.

GARYD · Jul 26, 2013

I only use Techron by Chevron. According to all reviews I've read, it is the best cleaner on the market. It is in all Chevron fuels.

Haven't tried Startron or Seafoam but hear alot of people use it.

trikermutha · Jul 26, 2013

with all the additives in todays fuel you most likey do not need to add more alcohol to your fuel system.

Startron sounds like a good product to alter the ethenal effect on the fuel system..

GoSlo · Jul 26, 2013

So when do you add it into your gas tank? It sounds like only if the bike is going to sit for a while and not out riding every day? Or do you just add it at every fill up? What's the difference between this and octane boost that I add when I have to buy low octane crap fuel?

Thanks!

Sloufoot · Jul 27, 2013

msocko3 said:
I normally get my Startron at Lowes, Walmart also sells it but is more expensive than Lowes.

Never tried Lowes. Hadn't thought of a building store to carry much in automotive....:Coffee:

Sloufoot · Jul 27, 2013

GoSlo said:
So when do you add it into your gas tank? It sounds like only if the bike is going to sit for a while and not out riding every day? Or do you just add it at every fill up? What's the difference between this and octane boost that I add when I have to buy low octane crap fuel?

Thanks!

If I plan on putting the bike up for an extended period I use Sta-bil. But the treatment I put a little in about once a month just to help clean everything out. If I have used some poor quality fuels. Not a lot, but just a good treatment.
Octane boost is just for that mainly. Some have a treatment along with the boost, but I don't think really enough to do a good job. Sometimes I don't use boost for a month or more. It doesn't stabilize the fuel as well as something made to do just that. Mainly I use additives only when I think they are needed, not as a regimen. Keep in mind what fuels you have been buying. If I have been using good fuel all the time, nothing else gets added. We have one station here that doesn't have corn juice in it.....ThumbUp

DK Custom Products · Jul 27, 2013

Sloufoot said:
If I plan on putting the bike up for an extended period I use Sta-bil. But the treatment I put a little in about once a month just to help clean everything out. If I have used some poor quality fuels. Not a lot, but just a good treatment.
Octane boost is just for that mainly. Some have a treatment along with the boost, but I don't think really enough to do a good job. Sometimes I don't use boost for a month or more. It doesn't stabilize the fuel as well as something made to do just that. Mainly I use additives only when I think they are needed, not as a regimen. Keep in mind what fuels you have been buying. If I have been using good fuel all the time, nothing else gets added. We have one station here that doesn't have corn juice in it.....ThumbUp

When I know my bike is going to sit, I make sure to run close to empty, then fill up with some ethanol free, and run 10-15 miles. Then put her up. Never had an issue.

Softail Trike · Jul 27, 2013

I use Sta-Bil Marine Ethanol treatment/stabilizer anytime the bikes will be setting for even a few days. I keep a 5 gal jug of 93 octane mixed and refill the tanks when I get home then run them for a few minutes before storing. Finding Ethanol free fuel is a challenge at best around here! When I do find it the price is quite a bit higher and I still wonder if it is "really" Ethanol free.

I also use it in all my small engine fuel as well & it has never failed me. I have a generator & an old gas tractor that has set without being started for over a year with treated gas and they still start and run perfectly.

msocko3 · Jul 27, 2013

Sloufoot said:
Never tried Lowes. Hadn't thought of a building store to carry much in automotive....:Coffee:

They keep it back in the power equipment dept.

GARYD · Jul 28, 2013

Menards also carries auto items.

My lawn mower sat for two years and my snow blower sits for at least a year at a time and neither one even had a problem starting or running -only thing I use is StaBil....all on 10% ethanol.

If I remember, I will put some Techron in the tank once a year.