Running on Ethanol

Quimrider · 08-18-2007, 01:57 PM

I don't know if anyone's tried this, but I think it would be interesting to see a GZ250 running on alcohol. I read in the service manual and all it said was that it wasn't recommended. I suspect since you'd be running really really really lean. E85 has an ideal combustion ratio of about 9.7 to 1 where Gasoline is about 14.7 to 1. I don't plan to do this myself but I thought it would be an intersting topic to discuss.

While we're at it... any thoughts on a propane conversion?

Dupo · 08-18-2007, 03:27 PM

Propane? Be kinda funny with that propane tank mounted to the sissy bar and a big flammable decal on it.

I've heard of em running on alcohol and even kerosene in emergency situations

Quimrider · 08-18-2007, 09:14 PM

:lol: yea the propane tank with flames would ROCK! :lol: You could probably use 4 of those coleman propane tanks and put them in ammo can saddle bags for stealth.

Dupo · 08-19-2007, 01:29 PM

Lol .. 4 camping tanks in the ammo cans. Might as well replace the lids with coleman burners.

Not only does it power your bike but it cooks your breakfast!

Quimrider · 08-19-2007, 11:10 PM

Hey that's a good idea!.... LOL

08-18-2007, 01:57 PM	#1
Quimrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 198	Running on Ethanol I don't know if anyone's tried this, but I think it would be interesting to see a GZ250 running on alcohol. I read in the service manual and all it said was that it wasn't recommended. I suspect since you'd be running really really really lean. E85 has an ideal combustion ratio of about 9.7 to 1 where Gasoline is about 14.7 to 1. I don't plan to do this myself but I thought it would be an intersting topic to discuss. While we're at it... any thoughts on a propane conversion? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Propane? Be kinda funny with that propane tank mounted to the sissy bar and a big flammable decal on it. I've heard of em running on alcohol and even kerosene in emergency situations __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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08-18-2007, 09:14 PM	#3
Quimrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 198	:lol: yea the propane tank with flames would ROCK! :lol: You could probably use 4 of those coleman propane tanks and put them in ammo can saddle bags for stealth. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-19-2007, 01:29 PM	#4
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Lol .. 4 camping tanks in the ammo cans. Might as well replace the lids with coleman burners. Not only does it power your bike but it cooks your breakfast! __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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08-19-2007, 11:10 PM	#5
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