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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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ZMAX?

has anybody ever used the ZMAX system on a superhawk? I hear good things about it for a variety of engines but nothing specific on a carburated V-Twin.
Old May 9, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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I just got some for my Subaru. I am getting abot 1.5 mpg better now than before. What got me to try it is that the FAA will allow engines twice as many hours before they require a rebuild, if the use Vmax. That sounds like a hell of an endorsement.

And no, I'm not affiliated with them.....
Old May 9, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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I don't know anything about zmax. Just remember that most bikes, including VTRs, use the same oil for the trans and clutch, not just the engine.

A product which may or may not make pistons and cams super slippery might not be a great idea. Do you want a super slippery clutch?
Old May 9, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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A super slippery clutch would make your rear tires last twice as long. It has to be the way to go.

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Old May 10, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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Found this;

"...motor oil treated with zMax produced twice as much bearing corrosion as motor oil alone."

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm
Old May 10, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RK1
Found this;

"...motor oil treated with zMax produced twice as much bearing corrosion as motor oil alone."

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm


Well ive learned that if it sounds too good to be true ...
Old May 10, 2009 | 03:00 AM
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