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Boomer
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« on: April 28, 2011, 07:57:07 PM »
I've got about 35K miles on the Valkyrie Interstate and had it tuned up about 15K ago.  It has always started a little rough in cool weather, but with a little choke, starts ok, sputters a little but then levels out fine, and idles normal.  I am getting ready to take a 2K trip, and am curious if there is a good fuel additive I should use to see if it improves the start or just get a tune up?  The local honda dealer got my attention when he said a tune job could run anywhere from $150-500.  He was quick to point out $500 ceiling was for one that hardly runs.....but biz may be slow. 

I've done a lot of mods on the bike, but a tune is probably beyond my job description. 

Any suggestions on the additive?
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Chiefy
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« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2011, 08:16:37 PM »
Quote from: Boomer on April 28, 2011, 07:57:07 PM
I've got about 35K miles on the Valkyrie Interstate and had it tuned up about 15K ago.  It has always started a little rough in cool weather, but with a little choke, starts ok, sputters a little but then levels out fine, and idles normal.  I am getting ready to take a 2K trip, and am curious if there is a good fuel additive I should use to see if it improves the start or just get a tune up?  The local honda dealer got my attention when he said a tune job could run anywhere from $150-500.  He was quick to point out $500 ceiling was for one that hardly runs.....but biz may be slow. 

I've done a lot of mods on the bike, but a tune is probably beyond my job description. 

Any suggestions on the additive?

Most guys seem to like Seafoam, and/or techron.
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« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2011, 08:32:54 PM »
If it's running good now, it will be running better about 50 miles into that 2K mile trip. There are other things you should probably look at, rather than the engine.
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« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2011, 09:07:03 PM »
My local dealer recommends adding Startron with every tank. It's an enzyme treatment that is supposed to neutralize the effects of ethanol.

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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2011, 10:24:25 PM »
Quote from: X Ring on April 28, 2011, 09:07:03 PM
My local dealer recommends adding Startron with every tank. It's an enzyme treatment that is supposed to neutralize the effects of ethanol.

Marty
Agree with Marty. I use the stuff made by Lucus new ethonal treatment.
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