gasoline

Hello all, My old mini bike is from the early 1970s. Gas back then was different I imagine. Is there gasoline I should stay away from when fueling my mini? Is the percentage ethanol a factor in gasket life on old bikes? It's a 1972/3 Kawasaki MT1A. Thanks.

Jerry Mack Gasoline Rat -build in progress

Just picked up this book. Thought it was cool. How to repair Small Gasoline Engines:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Every year if I store my engine for over a month, when I come back the fuel lines are hard as a rock. :censure: It's annoying because I store it without any fuel in it, but I think some is still residue in there. I think that the problem is due to that ethanol they put in gas now:no:? Is there a...

With the removal of lead from gasoline, what gas do you use in your mini? What grade? Why? Have you had to add additives to protect the valves and guide ways in the older engines? Any national brand better than others? All of our gas is 10% ethanol and there is no other choice (E-85 is...

Great artical about the future of Methanol production in the USA and the coming fuel revolution it will bring ( with cleaner air too ).... Alternative fuels: Difference engine: Meet the meth drinkers | The Economist

Nice Tilly. Billet fuel cap and radiused filter adapter. Got it from Nate and it looks clean. $55 shipped. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

I want to build a stretched frame drag mini,run it on gas,with 6'' wide tire,low to the ground,etc.Should I use a 6hp tec,5 hp briggs,6.5 clone, plan to make alteration to one.Only I don't want to waste time or money on an engine that's not worth it.I've read the engine mod forums,lot's of good...