Topic: Lean CB750 K0

[K8 Scout]

Thanks for the link with the interesting information....even if it is a 2 stroke engine....My K8 is still liking that petro-can fuel....running great and decent mileage...

[HondaMan]

After seeing the white plugs, I raised the needles. I don't notice any extra heat. It idles slower, but seems to run just fine.

I was just really worried that using this gas, which has the ethanol plus an extra 50% cleaning agent, my plugs are so white.

If I continue to use it, should I leave the needles up?

Thanks

David

It may not hurt anything to run a little richer in the midrange (needles), but keep an eye on your exhausr pipes, right where they straighten out slightly after the first exit turn. If you run too rich, the fuel is still burning on the way out, and the pipes will start to turn blue or yellow. I don't know why the plugs would be white, but I don't know what the additive is in the gas that you're using, either.

[kaysystems]

After seeing the white plugs, I raised the needles. I don't notice any extra heat. It idles slower, but seems to run just fine.

I was just really worried that using this gas, which has the ethanol plus an extra 50% cleaning agent, my plugs are so white.

If I continue to use it, should I leave the needles up?

Thanks

David

It may not hurt anything to run a little richer in the midrange (needles), but keep an eye on your exhausr pipes, right where they straighten out slightly after the first exit turn. If you run too rich, the fuel is still burning on the way out, and the pipes will start to turn blue or yellow. I don't know why the plugs would be white, but I don't know what the additive is in the gas that you're using, either.

Just to be safe I went back to ordinary gas. Needles up one notch. Lovely brown plugs after a quick 70mph blast. I'll stay away from the Petro Canada stuff.

Thanks HondaMan

David