Race Fuel

**Biohazard** · 22nd June 2006, 14:16

I have just spoken to the workshop manager chap @ Boyd Honda re; my Blade running race fuel - he said that it should be ok doing a 50/50 mixture.

Has anyone tried running race fuel on a new(ish) blade, if so what what did it run like? or would you recommend sticking rocket fuel in the bike????

**SimJen** · 22nd June 2006, 14:23

Not much point unless you got the compression to make use of it......
If you skimmed the head, adding a pipe and a power commander then it might be useful....but really you gotta ask yourself is it worth it?

**dss3** · 22nd June 2006, 14:49

I find it hard enough controlling it on normal fuel, so have never bothered trying race fuel. Not like they lack power.

**Sparky Bills** · 22nd June 2006, 14:52

Only use race fuel if you have done the mods to need it.
As SimJen said.
Theres no need for it really.
I havnt tried any in my bike, and dont think i ever will.
Would kill you spark plugs too if you switch between gas types.

**F5 Dave** · 22nd June 2006, 15:02

Proper racefuel for production bikes is worth it. Oxygenated special mix will give small increases in power.

Of course it is not available in NZ, & AV gas labelled as ‘race gas’ will not cut it. I largely believe that you will get less power worse throttle response from Av in a std bike.

**MattRSK** · 22nd June 2006, 15:11

Originally Posted by Biohazard

I have just spoken to the workshop manager chap @ Boyd Honda re; my Blade running race fuel - he said that it should be ok doing a 50/50 mixture.

Has anyone tried running race fuel on a new(ish) blade, if so what what did it run like? or would you recommend sticking rocket fuel in the bike????

At the end of the day its a HONDA so no matter what fuel you stick in it, it will still be fast. GO HONDA. Blades are awesome. Thought it was about time someone started praising Hondas on this site.

**Fishy** · 22nd June 2006, 15:15

Originally Posted by MattRSK

At the end of the day its a HONDA so no matter what fuel you stick in it, it will still be fast. GO HONDA. Blades are awesome. Thought it was about time someone started praising Hondas on this site.

Hahahahaha wait for it.............

**MattRSK** · 22nd June 2006, 15:16

I know im asking for it lol.

**Flyingpony** · 22nd June 2006, 15:23

This is the 100 octane fuel? How much does it cost now?

**HDTboy** · 22nd June 2006, 15:27

If it's got a cat or oxygen sensor I'd advise against it, leaded fuel destroys cats and oxygen sensors

**SimJen** · 22nd June 2006, 15:35

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Proper racefuel for production bikes is worth it. Oxygenated special mix will give small increases in power.
Of course it is not available in NZ, & AV gas labelled as ‘race gas’ will not cut it. I largely believe that you will get less power worse throttle response from Av in a std bike.

A small increase might be 1%? impossible to measure on a dyno as they vary so much from run to run. Hardly worth it, especially if it costs more than standard 95 unleaded.
Plus unless you have the balls/lack of brain to ride flat out everywhere on the road you're not going to notice any difference.

**Biohazard** · 22nd June 2006, 16:07

Thanks for the input guys - i just wasnt sure, as its kinda a new toy to me as you dont get that choice in the UK.

And yes HONDAS are cool and I love my Blade, I've had Kwakas, Zuki's, Yamies and a Duc...The Blade always came out the best, but for pure stupidity the ZXR750H1 won hands down...silly bike trying to kill me like ya did

It wasnt for power gain more of another fuel to use, I ride like a Nana - you'll see on Saturday