Unleaded fuel - yet another thread, but wit new facts

[jenslh]

I wrote an article for my website on this subject a few years ago when leaded fuel was phased out of Europe, but I never did a follow-up.

 

A German engineer with a lot of practical knowledge from the automotive industry, offered to share his knowledge.

 

Read Peter Birtel's fine article here: http://www.guzzitech.dk/05/05-09/05-09_e.htm

 

Rather suprising conclusion, but also very well documented.

[Dan M]

I wrote an article for my website on this subject a few years ago when leaded fuel was phased out of Europe, but I never did a follow-up.

 

A German engineer with a lot of practical knowledge from the automotive industry, offered to share his knowledge.

 

Read Peter Birtel's fine article here: http://www.guzzitech.dk/05/05-09/05-09_e.htm

 

Rather suprising conclusion, but also very well documented.

 

Quite interesting Jens.

There was quite a bit of worry here in the 80s when lead was eliminated. Many companies did and still do sell a lead substitute additive (snake oil maybe?) for older engines. My experience using unleaded fuel in older engines is limited but I've never had or witnessed any trouble doing it.

[dlaing]

So much for my plans to lean the bike out above 13.5:1 A:F at low load.