steveotimmy
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Was out rideing and I started hear a knocking nosie over the sound of the motor. What could that be and what should I be checking. Please help
originaldirt said:There is an "epidemic" of rod failures in 450's of all brands.
originaldirt said:Many riders who bought used never saw the factories generally recommend running 97 octane gas. Well you can't buy 97 pump gas so running 92oct or lower you will get "micro" detonation,
originaldirt said:You cannot fix or hide the problem messing with the F.I. program or the E.M box program. You pretty much are just delaying or accelerating the problem.
originaldirt said:At the recent motor builders (cars, bikes, boats, etc.) conference in Ohio the main topic was detonation and how it is the most common cause of motor problems in all applications (especially in hopped-up J-model F.I. cars).
OriginalDirt
Until your "experiences" have a bit more than your opinion and words backing them up it still falls under the Definitively Wrong heading. Please feel free to share with the class as we are always interested in having more FACT thrown our way. We'll understand if you choose to run off with your tail between your legs Rich seems to have that effect on people that can't back up their opinion (this is once again FACT with years of proof on DRN :laugh: )originaldirt said:WOW, Rich! I'm glad that you think are right!!!! LOL!
However that does not make my comments definitively wrong. You see what you see, and I see what I see. We both analyze the situation, gather information and from experience we then make conclusions from that basis.
I appreciate your comments and input, however your judgment of my conclusions and input as biased on your own experiences, as well are mine.
Thanks for the comments,
OriginalDirt
originaldirt said:WOW, Rich! I'm glad that you think are right!!!! LOL!
However that does not make my comments definitively wrong.
originaldirt said:There is an "epidemic" of rod failures in 450's of all brands.
At the recent motor builders (cars, bikes, boats, etc.) conference in Ohio the main topic was detonation and how it is the most common cause of motor problems in all applications (especially in hopped-up J-model F.I. cars). OriginalDirt
pesky nz said:closer to home for most of you you can find reference to micro or intermittent detonation on the Lucas Oil advertising.