Snake oil?

**cheese** · 23rd July 2007, 15:57

I saw this

http://www.100mx.com/weapon/gZero.htm

Look like Snake oil to you?

**ManDownUnder** · 23rd July 2007, 16:04

One part of me has to admit it would do what it claims (reduce "slosh") while another simply asks... is "slosh" a problem?

Sounds like they've invented a problem - then solved it, hoping to create a market.

**scott411** · 23rd July 2007, 16:11

i think for the top riders could notice it, but for average mx rider or trail riding you are better to spend the money on other things,

it is pretty much standard in car racing

**Romeo** · 23rd July 2007, 16:12

They use these in race cars in the states I think, so I think there is evidence to suggest they do serve a purpose. Probably not justifiable in a motorbike though, what with the limited fuel load.

**mdooher** · 23rd July 2007, 16:17

love this bit...."Riders exclaim that their bikes feel 30 to 40 kilo's lighter and seem to "stick" to the track."

Yeah right, and I can loose 10kg a week on my abflex 1000.

I saw a similar thing tried in a plane except it was a thing like a metal pot-mit. It was supposed to stop fuel fires by conducting the heat away so quickly it would not burn. I believe it worked and was even tried on cars but not sure if it went beyond experimental.

**twinkle** · 23rd July 2007, 16:19

I thought they were mandatory in some race cars for crash reasons? something to do with stopping the fuel going everywhere when they crash i think.

**B0000M** · 23rd July 2007, 17:33

sounds like quite a good idea, id like to test one to see if it actually makes a noticable difference, however i reckon it would reduce your fuel capacity, rendering ones bike useless for enduro use

**Edbear** · 23rd July 2007, 18:25

Originally Posted by twinkle

I thought they were mandatory in some race cars for crash reasons? something to do with stopping the fuel going everywhere when they crash i think.

It's called Explosafe and only takes up about 1% of tank capacity. This product is of dubious value at best and the laughable claims destroy any credibility the maker may have sought.

**barty5** · 24th July 2007, 08:01

Originally Posted by B0000M

sounds like quite a good idea, id like to test one to see if it actually makes a noticable difference, however i reckon it would reduce your fuel capacity, rendering ones bike useless for enduro use

your only going to loose 80ml on a 8 ltr tank if there correct on the figures cant say i have ever noticed any hassles with fuel slop