Friction reducers: snake oil or real benefit?
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Re: Friction reducers: snake oil or real benefit?
I'd a TZ700 outfit but did't see any point in adding friction reducers when the motor had to be pulled apart, cleaned and maintained every 4 or 5 meetings...................
1996 TRX 850, blue, Ohlins 46HRCLS, Race Tech Gold Valves, 0.90 springs, Venom pipes, R6 brakes............
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1974 Yamaha RD250A, Candy Blue
1998 Yamaha SZR660, blue of course
1967 Yamaha TD1C 250, Blue and white
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Re: Friction reducers: snake oil or real benefit?
As I reported earlier, Pennsylvania State have prosecuted Slick-50 for making false claims. That stuff may work, but there is no reliable evidence, & it is known to clog oil-lines.lenny wrote:Years ago...we treated the motor with slick 50 two stroke. Although it did no harm it was impossible to tell if it helped. .....
No, stick to Activ8: British-made and just the ticket!
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Re: Friction reducers: snake oil or real benefit?
Still happy with the Active8 arrivisto?
LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES
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arrivisto
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Re: Friction reducers: snake oil or real benefit?
Absolutely! I'm really impressed with the stuff. I've used it in 5 cars as well as the TRX, each time with positive results; and I'm going to use it in a Wankel aero-engine soon. I spent some time talking to the guy who "invented" the stuff, and it was clear he was an engineer who knew what he was talking about. The firm is British, originally from Lichfield; but now they're in Scotland.Mincehead wrote:Still happy with the Active8 arrivisto?