petrol!!!!!!!!!

tanner18 · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2002 Karma :

my mate run his 98 rs50 on 4star surely this aint good 4stroke run on unleaded and i run my nsr and zxr400 on it any suggestions
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

i didnt know leaded petrol was still availible

4 star sucks :)

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Its not 4 star any more, its LRP.

Its ok for 2 strokes, it dont really make much difference. in fact Ive heard that it can be better for them.
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Ropehead · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 May 2002 Karma :

The Lead in 4star gives u a smoother combustion and is better for engine life.

M1ke · Ped Boi Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Karma :

then why the hell do we run our NSR's and Rs's on unleaded?

chunkielad · Nearly there... Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Karma :

because the valve seats have been uprated to allow for this. The lead used to be needed, now it's just not needed but an optional extra if you want.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

LRP contains no lead (4* is still available at a high price in limited quantities). The lead in fuel is a damn good octane booster, but also allows makers to use cheaper valve seat material on cars.

I use lrp in the RS125. It is designed to run on 97 RON fuel, and would probably burn a hole in the piston on normal unleaded

All the best

Keith
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