John Ranalletta Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Popped the fuel filter plate off and lo' and behold, this was laying in the puddle of gas inside the tank. Sorry for the fuzzy photo, but I've been sniffing gas all afternoon in the heat; and, it's the 1st pix I've taken with my Treo. It's a plastic, rocket-shaped cylinder, 3/4" in diameter; 2-1/4" from nose to tail with four pieces of what appear to be lead. Is this a misguided idea of a fuel saver? Link to comment
ShovelStrokeEd Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Looks to me to be some form of concrete expansion anchor. Slip into hole, bang, using a BFH and some form of drift then attatch using a self tapping screw into the lead. Its not on the GS parts fiche. Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Ed, it's a plastic sleeve holding four metal "biscuits" or ingots. Look like sinkers for a catfish line. The plastic acts like a cage, trapping each sinker in its own shelf, separated from its neighbors by a washer. My best guess is that it's somebody's idea of snake oil for increasing fuel economy. I, too, did not find the part on the fiches. Link to comment
Tri750 Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 By chance are the metal pieces magnets? Link to comment
Nevets Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Looks like an early prototype of the nitrogen torpedo in a can of Guinness beer..... Link to comment
ericfoerster Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 It one of those mileage extenders or fuel cleaner things. I used to see them at the Harley shows. I can't remember the name of them. They were supposed to stop pinging and increase fuel mileage. They were supposed to make a superbike out of anything by just dropping one in your tank. They also claimed you needed no fuel stabilizer during winter storage with one of these. If I get real bored I'll pull out some old Harley Mags and get you the name of it. Link to comment
SC_Jack Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Eric is right on. I also used to see them at Harley shows. Just another snake oil scam. Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Eric, I thought as much. I'll leave it out. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Eric is right on. I also used to see them at Harley shows. Just another snake oil scam.I hear they solve surging in BMWs. Link to comment
Al Navecky Jr Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 [quoteI hear they solve surging in BMWs. Where can I get one. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Tie it to the final drive...it will help. Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Eric is right on. I also used to see them at Harley shows. Just another snake oil scam.I hear they solve surging in BMWs. Hmmmm.... My GS doesn't surge, and, if I leave it out and it starts surging...... Link to comment
flatbutt Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Slip into hole, bang, using a BFH and some form of drift . Ha! I haven't heard anyone refer to a BFH since my days as a pole monkey for Ma Bell! Link to comment
David Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Eric, I thought as much. I'll leave it out. If your bike starts running funny, my bet is that you'll stick it back in without telling us. Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Eric, I thought as much. I'll leave it out. If your bike starts running funny, my bet is that you'll stick it back in without telling us. I might just put 2 of 'em in...one on each side. Link to comment
Black_Hoof Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Isn't this one of those new & improved "Rubber Cow" magnets all the ADV GS riders are raving about??? Link to comment
Ken/OC Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I know that one, it will trigger green lights! Link to comment
AviP Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 You guys got it all wrong. It's the latest hoseless fuel filter. Kinda like the wireless technology of fuel. Link to comment
Rinkydink Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 That device is called a "backfire gasket" In recent years it has taken a back seat to the once popular high-speed disenator. Of course you can blame the popularity of fuel injection for this. Link to comment
bncceo Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 It is a fitch fuel catalyst. It is indeed a snake oil type product. I took over management of a parts dept. in a Harley Shop and the previous Manager carried a ton of these in stock. As far as I can tell they dont do anything except induce a placebo effect. http://www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com/products/sports/index.html Link to comment
rocks Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I hear they solve surging in BMWs. Trouble maker!! Link to comment
ericfoerster Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 The Fitch Fuel Catalyst Advantage: Quicker throttle response Increase Miles Per Gallon Save you Money Good for the life of the engine Keep Fuel Fresh During Storage Reduce or Eliminate Engine Knock and Ping Allow the Use of Lower Octane Fuel Help pass emissions tests for a cleaner environment Keep injectors, carburetors, and spark plugs clean Provide for easier starting Cures the Surge PTTR Allows you to ride helmetless without fear Says so on the box Link to comment
Ken H. Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Says so on the boxI read it on the Internet, so THAT makes it true. Link to comment
Shawnee Bill Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Says so on the boxI read it on the Internet, so THAT makes it true. On the box AND the internet! I want TWO Link to comment
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