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Anybody else tried the various snake oils being sold by Liqui Moly?
The XJ600 hasn’t had a carb clean in forever, certainly not in the >4k miles I’ve put on it since March, possibly never in the 13k it had on the clock before me. There was definitely rust in the tank and I have definitely not bothered to strip it and be without the bike for a fortnight to do a molasses/vinegar/whatever treatment. Plan has been to do it sooner than later, sort the tank then clean the carbs properly.
In the mean time it’s run only V-Power, unless I’m caught refuelling away from Shell. I was warned against using Redex, there was anecdotal evidence of it glazing carb surfaces if nothing else.
I did, however, use some. It seemed to shift the deposit I could see in the in-line filter. There’s always been a bit of a stutter in the rev range that seemed like a partially clogged jet. It was consistent - one gear higher than necessary, cruise at low revs, crack the throttle to accelerate, get a gurgle. After a bottle of Redex that has got a lot better.
At a preferred moto gear outlet today I bought the 4T fuel system cleaner shot thing, 80ml of Liqui Moly placebo. I was 60 miles into the fresh full tank and had the same distance home.
The way home the bike seemed a lot more lively and responsive. Revs picked up faster and it stopped feeling like an unloved 25 year old bike.
So, am I the only one stupid enough to waste money on miracle cures? Or am I the only one who felt a noticeable difference?