Since few days I was facing a problem of engine knocking on my
motorcycle. Usually to solve this problem I take my motorcycle, a 2016 BS4
Suzuki Gixxer to a workshop and get the fuel tank and the carburetor
cleaned and that instantly solves the problem. It generally happens due to
dirt or water in the fuel or the fuel tank that clogs the fuel system and
causes knocking. But, this time I had decided to use some kind fuel system
cleaning product to solve the problem without having to take the
motorcycle to a workshop.
Solution
After doing some online research I found that the Liqui Moly Fuel System
Cleaner has a lot of positive reviews on the Amazon. The product was
delivered the very next day (thanks to my friend’s Prime Membership) after
placing the order. The price of the product was around INR 300 for 80 ml
(80ml of the product for 5 to 10 L of fuel). While reading through the
online reviews, I had also read that the product does not show its affect
instantly but rather starts showing its affect after riding the motorcycle
for about 70 to 100 KM.
Testing
I had added the product i.e. 80 ml of the product to about 10L of fuel
and rode the motorcycle for few days to clock 100 KM. After 80 KM the
product started showing its affect and the motorcycle started to feel more
refined than ever before. Although the engine ran smooth the knocking
problem still persisted. Even after riding the motorcycle for around 450
KM the knocking problem did not disappear.
Once the fuel level had dropped low to almost 300 ml in the tank, I got
the motorcycle filled with a full tank of fuel. And after riding for few
kilometers I started to realize that the motorcycle had again started to
feel like before i.e., the way the motorcycle used to perform before
filling the tank with the product.
Conclusion
So, from my experience I have realized that the Liqui Moly Fuel System
Cleaner works better with motorcycles that do not have any significant
problems and just require a regular maintenance. Â In such situation
the product will make your motorcycle feel a lot refined and smooth but
that will disappear once you refill the tank with full tank of fuel once
again. Also, if your motorcycle is facing some serious issue or if there
is a problem with the fuel that you are filling, the product will not
solve the problem. The product undoubtedly makes your every day motorcycle
ride more refined and smooth. But, are you willing to spend an extra INR
300 every time you get your motorcycle filled with a full tank of fuel?
That depends on you. 😉
