Is Cycle-RX a good way of trying to raise a bike's engine compression. Reason I ask is because my tired 1990 Honda CBR600F was dynoed only at 56.7 RWHP. I think a little may have to do with jetting but thats like a 20 HP drop since it came from the factory. Thats almost like losing a cylinder? Anyway I was thinking of trying an Cycle-RX application to see if I can raise my compression numbers a bit. From reading the website there is a testimonial of a Harley owner gaining 50 PSI just from using this product?
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Have you checked the compression?
I'd start there.
Perhaps a good tune up will bring things back to normal.
Factory dyno figures are 'best case'; or did you check your when you first got it?
I'd start there.
Perhaps a good tune up will bring things back to normal.
Factory dyno figures are 'best case'; or did you check your when you first got it?
Hi.
I think Cycle-Rx is a good way to free the piston rings. It is working very good in motorcycles. Why don't you go to their homepage, and read more? It will do your engine good, in all possible ways, so it is a cheap way to invest in your engines health. Just drive it some 2000 miles(clean and rinse), then take a new dyno test. Follow their application instructions on their homepage.
I think Cycle-Rx is a good way to free the piston rings. It is working very good in motorcycles. Why don't you go to their homepage, and read more? It will do your engine good, in all possible ways, so it is a cheap way to invest in your engines health. Just drive it some 2000 miles(clean and rinse), then take a new dyno test. Follow their application instructions on their homepage.
I indeed have been to their website but these days anyone will say anything to sell their product. It's just hard to believe with all the snake oils on the market today that this one actually works?
Compression test then do a leak down.
Originally Posted By: muffinstew
I indeed have been to their website but these days anyone will say anything to sell their product. It's just hard to believe with all the snake oils on the market today that this one actually works?
....you asked.
Most additives are either cleaners or oil "boosters". Cleaners are usually solvents that are not completely effective. Boosters are high doses of a favoured additive, some are typical in regular motor oils, like ZDDP and Moly. Too much of any one additive might not be good, as the various chemicals need to be in balance. Other oil Booster/Additives are not normally in motor oils like PTFE (Teflon) or Cloronated Florocarbons. Auto-Rx is neither, it's unique and basicly a natural product that works to clean the engine and condition the seals. You'd have to reaserch more yourself, but believe me...nobody w/a clue uses the type of oil additives you find at the auto store (hint).
As crazy as the additive market is, even crazier is stuff like lube 4 life....ugh. Trust AMSoil, Auto-Rx, FP (etc) Schaeffer's (of course) and normal store brand oil.
We agree, additives are a confidence game full of hucksters. This forum is not that, it's about facts and results. Put in time here and you'll see how obvious the difference really is.
I indeed have been to their website but these days anyone will say anything to sell their product. It's just hard to believe with all the snake oils on the market today that this one actually works?
....you asked.
Most additives are either cleaners or oil "boosters". Cleaners are usually solvents that are not completely effective. Boosters are high doses of a favoured additive, some are typical in regular motor oils, like ZDDP and Moly. Too much of any one additive might not be good, as the various chemicals need to be in balance. Other oil Booster/Additives are not normally in motor oils like PTFE (Teflon) or Cloronated Florocarbons. Auto-Rx is neither, it's unique and basicly a natural product that works to clean the engine and condition the seals. You'd have to reaserch more yourself, but believe me...nobody w/a clue uses the type of oil additives you find at the auto store (hint).
As crazy as the additive market is, even crazier is stuff like lube 4 life....ugh. Trust AMSoil, Auto-Rx, FP (etc) Schaeffer's (of course) and normal store brand oil.
We agree, additives are a confidence game full of hucksters. This forum is not that, it's about facts and results. Put in time here and you'll see how obvious the difference really is.
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I indeed have been to their website but these days anyone will say anything to sell their product. It's just hard to believe with all the snake oils on the market today that this one actually works?
I'm a cautious sceptic, but, I tried AutoRX in my 4.6 modular car engine. It developed a hot idle tick due to a hydraulic valve lash adjuster not staying pumped up adequately at idle. Within 70 miles of using ARX, it quietened significantly to the point I wouldn't notice it if I didn't know to listen for it. I drove it 621 miles the next day, and somewhere in that time span, the tick was completely gone. I'm surmising the Auto RX cleaned the oil passageway that wasn't fully opened, and now, the adjuster gets better flow. It worked in my application, that's for sure. I'd not hesitate to use it in a motorcycle engine, just follow the directions.
I indeed have been to their website but these days anyone will say anything to sell their product. It's just hard to believe with all the snake oils on the market today that this one actually works?
I'm a cautious sceptic, but, I tried AutoRX in my 4.6 modular car engine. It developed a hot idle tick due to a hydraulic valve lash adjuster not staying pumped up adequately at idle. Within 70 miles of using ARX, it quietened significantly to the point I wouldn't notice it if I didn't know to listen for it. I drove it 621 miles the next day, and somewhere in that time span, the tick was completely gone. I'm surmising the Auto RX cleaned the oil passageway that wasn't fully opened, and now, the adjuster gets better flow. It worked in my application, that's for sure. I'd not hesitate to use it in a motorcycle engine, just follow the directions.
Originally Posted By: muffinstew
Is Cycle-RX a good way of trying to raise a bike's engine compression. Reason I ask is because my tired 1990 Honda CBR600F was dynoed only at 56.7 RWHP. I think a little may have to do with jetting but thats like a 20 HP drop since it came from the factory. Thats almost like losing a cylinder? Anyway I was thinking of trying an Cycle-RX application to see if I can raise my compression numbers a bit. From reading the website there is a testimonial of a Harley owner gaining 50 PSI just from using this product?
Well, I just finished an AutoRX treatment on my Honda ST1100 with 102,000 miles on it. However, I don't have anything exciting to report. The bike ran well before and after the treatment. I did a compression test before the treatment and all four cylinders were 170 PSI. I ran the RX for 3,000 miles then 2,000 miles into the cleaning stage, I ran another compression test and got 175 PSI in all four jugs. I am not sure that a 5 PSI difference is significant or a normal variation that one would see testing on different days? But it could be an improvement?
The engine was very clean inside before the test, didn’t use any oil between my 8,000 mile oil changes, and I keep accurate fuel mileage logs and didn’t see any change in mpg.
If you try treating your bike, please post your results.
Rick
Is Cycle-RX a good way of trying to raise a bike's engine compression. Reason I ask is because my tired 1990 Honda CBR600F was dynoed only at 56.7 RWHP. I think a little may have to do with jetting but thats like a 20 HP drop since it came from the factory. Thats almost like losing a cylinder? Anyway I was thinking of trying an Cycle-RX application to see if I can raise my compression numbers a bit. From reading the website there is a testimonial of a Harley owner gaining 50 PSI just from using this product?
Well, I just finished an AutoRX treatment on my Honda ST1100 with 102,000 miles on it. However, I don't have anything exciting to report. The bike ran well before and after the treatment. I did a compression test before the treatment and all four cylinders were 170 PSI. I ran the RX for 3,000 miles then 2,000 miles into the cleaning stage, I ran another compression test and got 175 PSI in all four jugs. I am not sure that a 5 PSI difference is significant or a normal variation that one would see testing on different days? But it could be an improvement?
The engine was very clean inside before the test, didn’t use any oil between my 8,000 mile oil changes, and I keep accurate fuel mileage logs and didn’t see any change in mpg.
If you try treating your bike, please post your results.
Rick
Originally Posted By: muffinstew
Is Cycle-RX a good way of trying to raise a bike's engine compression. Reason I ask is because my tired 1990 Honda CBR600F was dynoed only at 56.7 RWHP. I think a little may have to do with jetting but thats like a 20 HP drop since it came from the factory. Thats almost like losing a cylinder? Anyway I was thinking of trying an Cycle-RX application to see if I can raise my compression numbers a bit. From reading the website there is a testimonial of a Harley owner gaining 50 PSI just from using this product?
I would try it and see what happens. Cleaning up an engine that old will probably do it some good. Plus the cycle rx is not a harsh cleaner. Not too expensive either.
Is Cycle-RX a good way of trying to raise a bike's engine compression. Reason I ask is because my tired 1990 Honda CBR600F was dynoed only at 56.7 RWHP. I think a little may have to do with jetting but thats like a 20 HP drop since it came from the factory. Thats almost like losing a cylinder? Anyway I was thinking of trying an Cycle-RX application to see if I can raise my compression numbers a bit. From reading the website there is a testimonial of a Harley owner gaining 50 PSI just from using this product?
I would try it and see what happens. Cleaning up an engine that old will probably do it some good. Plus the cycle rx is not a harsh cleaner. Not too expensive either.
The engine was very clean inside before the test, didn’t use any oil between my 8,000 mile oil changes
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