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[RGL]

A friend of mine has been using Rocket Fuel in his '02 SERK for several years. I started using it in my '07 SERK last year. It seems to cure up the pinging and gives it a little boost. We went to our local HD today to stock up and were told that we shouldn't be running Rocket Fuel in our fuel injected bikes as it may cause problems with the ECM mapping. Has anyone had any problems with this? Like I said, my friend has it used it for several years with no problems.

[grc]

A friend of mine has been using Rocket Fuel in his '02 SERK for several years. I started using it in my '07 SERK last year. It seems to cure up the pinging and gives it a little boost. We went to our local HD today to stock up and were told that we shouldn't be running Rocket Fuel in our fuel injected bikes as it may cause problems with the ECM mapping. Has anyone had any problems with this? Like I said, my friend has it used it for several years with no problems.

Can I safely assume you mean "Rockett Brand Racing Fuel", as opposed to the stuff they use to launch the space shuttle?  If so, then the only formulation that is street legal and doesn't contain lead is the 100 octane Rockett Fuel.  The 111, 114, and 118 octane versions are all leaded.

The only thing I can think of about the 100 Rockett Fuel that might cause a problem is the fact it contains ethanol.  Ethanol requires a lower air-fuel ratio than straight gasoline (more fuel, less air), so running it with a map that was optimized for straight gasoline will cause a lean condition.  How bad it is depends on how much ethanol is in the blend.  Regular pump gas can contain up to 10% ethanol (gasohol), and brands like BP-Amoco are normally bumping that limit.  As for the Rockett Fuel 100, I have no idea how much alcohol they actually use but I would guess to get the 100 octane number they probably use more than BP does to get their 93 octane number.  Just a guess.

Suggestion:  Get a proper tune to cure the pinging, and start saving a lot of money by running plain old pump gas.

Jerry

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A friend of mine has been using Rocket Fuel ...

Just out of curiosity, what did you pay per gallon? I just found a local supplier for CAM2 104 octane for $8.95/gal.

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Just out of curiosity, what did you pay per gallon? I just found a local supplier for CAM2 104 octane for $8.95/gal.

AJ

Let me know when you want some 110.

Come see us and I will fill your tank.

It's a little cheaper at the Mckenzie Garage, $0.00/gal

 

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AJ

Let me know when you want some 110.

Come see us and I will fill your tank.

It's a little cheaper at the Mckenzie Garage, $0.00/gal

 

Chip, he had the 110 but it had lead. Is that what you're using?

[planenut]

please do tell 

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Chip, he had the 110 but it had lead. Is that what you're using?

Yup

At least 30 of the 47K miles on the Classic and all of the other bikes. (including the scooters that use a mix of Cam ll 110 and Polaris racing synthetic 2 stroke oil)

That's why I ran premium in the 09 SEUC till I got rid of the CC by installing the D&D.

Lead in a CC don't work.

         

[hard10]

Yup

At least 30 of the 47K miles on the Classic and all of the other bikes. (including the scooters that use a mix of Cam ll 110 and Polaris racing synthetic 2 stroke oil)

That's why I ran premium in the 09 SEUC till I got rid of the CC by installing the D&D.
Lead in a CC don't work.

          :2vrolijk_21:

Will it run ok with my Rinehart True Duals?

[TN]

i need some for my rocket ship.



 

TN

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A friend of mine has been using Rocket Fuel in his '02 SERK for several years. I started using it in my '07 SERK last year. It seems to cure up the pinging and gives it a little boost. We went to our local HD today to stock up and were told that we shouldn't be running Rocket Fuel in our fuel injected bikes as it may cause problems with the ECM mapping. Has anyone had any problems with this? Like I said, my friend has it used it for several years with no problems.

Is this that stuff that comes in those little 2oz. bubble pouches?  I was using that in the green bike when it was a 107.  Still pinged.  Heard that it will leave redish brown deposits on plugs and will eventually foul them.  Any truth to that?

[SBB]

Will it run ok with my Rinehart True Duals?

Yes sir!

When you come up here I will show you the pistons that came out of the 88" 03 Classic that had 44K miles on them.
No carbon, no buildup, you will be impressed.
I'm not going to debate the merits of the stuff here.
I have never had anyone twist my arm to use it.
Everyone can make their own choice, I have made mine.
But if you could see those pistons after 44K of hard use, you would see the light.

 

[grc]

Yes sir!

When you come up here I will show you the pistons that came out of the 88" 03 Classic that had 44K miles on them.
No carbon, no buildup, you will be impressed.
I'm not going to debate the merits of the stuff here.
I have never had anyone twist my arm to use it.
Everyone can make their own choice, I have made mine.
But if you could see those pistons after 44K of hard use, you would see the light.

 

Chip, at the risk of being controversial, I would suggest that the HARD USE probably has more to do with the lack of deposits than the brand or type of fuel.

Jerry

[hard10]

i need some for my rocket ship.



 

TN

Valero station on Lady's Island. Go past Publix about a mile and it's on the left. Call me and I'll give you his phone #.

[hard10]

Hey, no one has said what they're paying for this stuff?

[VANAMAL]

that stuff smells so bad you dont want it in your garage and those little packets are almost impossible to use without getting it all over