Out of curiosity, I added Lubro-Moly to my 2009 Honda Ruckus scooter (appropriate sized dose, of course) for testing purposes. It does not have a wet clutch, so no worries there.
Within the initial 100-miles, there wasn't much change and nothing to report.
By the time i'd gone 170-200 miles, the effect was quite noticable.
Coasting (engine braking) was much smoother, and it would coast about 1/3 farther than it ever did in the past. Idle was smoother and the engine was a little quieter as well.
Even in performance, the scooter felt lighter, and seemed to climb hills a little better (not as much of a speed loss).
Obviously less friction so the Moly was doing simething.
The biggest suprise was a gas mileage increase of about 10%.
I always run Mobil 1 0w30 AFE in this scooter, since it's liquid cooled + forced air. With the radiator/thermostat, heat buildup is not a problem and I can get away with a 30-wt.
Overall a complete success, and I will add maintenance doses to maintain the plating as needed further down the road.
Now I have to consider adding the appropriate Moly additive to the gearbox.
Within the initial 100-miles, there wasn't much change and nothing to report.
By the time i'd gone 170-200 miles, the effect was quite noticable.
Coasting (engine braking) was much smoother, and it would coast about 1/3 farther than it ever did in the past. Idle was smoother and the engine was a little quieter as well.
Even in performance, the scooter felt lighter, and seemed to climb hills a little better (not as much of a speed loss).
Obviously less friction so the Moly was doing simething.
The biggest suprise was a gas mileage increase of about 10%.
I always run Mobil 1 0w30 AFE in this scooter, since it's liquid cooled + forced air. With the radiator/thermostat, heat buildup is not a problem and I can get away with a 30-wt.
Overall a complete success, and I will add maintenance doses to maintain the plating as needed further down the road.
Now I have to consider adding the appropriate Moly additive to the gearbox.
