[ST] Re: Ethanol

["Sum1" <iamsumtimes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There's a considerable amount of problem with fiberglass tanks on vintage
motorcycles using ethanol fuel. Many old Norton owners are having to replace
or line their tanks due to the deterioration and it's a routine thread on
the International Norton Owners list. It is entirely possible that there's
difference in the fiberglass used 30 years ago and what is used now though.
That I couldn't say.

Scott S.

>Here in California we have recently switched from MTBE to Ethanol for
>cleaner air quality.  I don't notice any change in engine performance,
>except when they change from winter to summer formulas.  And I think we
>would have heard about melted fiberglass tanks from the off-road riders.

>George Cope
>Roseville, CA
>'99 ST Midnight



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