Z-MAX ADDITIVE

dogdoc · 11-12-2007, 02:33 PM

Anybody use this additive in their Nomad yet. You can add it to the gas, oil and rear diff. Reduces friction, increases mpg, doesn't not cause clutch slippage, supposedly great stuff with alot of research done to back it up. the kit cost about $40 at auto parts stores and cheaper on e-bay. Toying with the idea of using it if it won't hurt the bike. One testimonial said his Vulcan went from 35 mpg to 45 mpg after using it a while. Any thoughts from the general population and of course our expert CME??? Thanks!!! :-)

joesnomad · 11-12-2007, 02:42 PM

Never heard of it, but it sure has my interest peaked. If I ever got 45mpg, I think I died and went to Nomad Heaven

flightdoc · 11-12-2007, 03:52 PM

sounds to good to be true....to me.

**Top Cat** · 11-12-2007, 04:13 PM

One testimonial said his Vulcan went from 35 mpg to 45 mpg after using it a while!

At $40 a shot you have to weigh the cost against how much you save by upping your milage. I get 40 to 42 now so I think I'm good.

bobzinger · 11-12-2007, 05:55 PM

I'd be surprised that the clutch wouldn't slip with something that slippery added.

cactusjack · 11-12-2007, 07:13 PM

Your gas mileage would have to improve dramatically to make the additive pay for itself. My personal opinion is that I am skeptical of "miracle" additives, and don't put much stock in their claims.

dogdoc · 11-12-2007, 07:51 PM

It also keep sludge from building up, they tore down engines after 100,000 miles on it and the parts looked new. they run ads on TV all the time if anybody wants to watch. Its not about better mpg its about preventing wear and tear especially at start up. Updates to follow. :-)

blowndodge · 11-12-2007, 08:00 PM

Good point bobzinger. How do you do both? Remember Slick 50 and all the othe snake oils out there?? Whos does the research, the API?? I doubt it.... Self research is just that. Tainted goods. If true it would "revolutionize the oil industry" Something tells me this will sink to the bottom of the snake oil pit like all the others. Al Unser even backed up one of the products and if memory serves me that company got sued and went backrupt.

dogdoc · 11-12-2007, 08:17 PM

yea thats my gut feelings too, just wondering what you guys thought. mucho gracias!

rflnomad · 11-12-2007, 09:00 PM

I'm not too big on additives to oil. I just follow the factory book for oil / fluid changes and leave it alone.
I DO warm the bike before going and don't run it hard for quite a few miles.
Just my .02c
I get about 40 MPG. But we drive it easy.

blowndodge · 11-12-2007, 09:03 PM

I did a big posting on oil somewhere on this site and you'll see my point why motorcycles have a totally different set of hurdles that a car engine does. It would be cool if such a product did exist. I'd buy it for sure doc...

11-12-2007, 02:33 PM	#1
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Z-MAX ADDITIVE Anybody use this additive in their Nomad yet. You can add it to the gas, oil and rear diff. Reduces friction, increases mpg, doesn't not cause clutch slippage, supposedly great stuff with alot of research done to back it up. the kit cost about $40 at auto parts stores and cheaper on e-bay. Toying with the idea of using it if it won't hurt the bike. One testimonial said his Vulcan went from 35 mpg to 45 mpg after using it a while. Any thoughts from the general population and of course our expert CME??? Thanks!!! :-) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-12-2007, 02:42 PM	#2
joesnomad Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orrstown Pa. Posts: 134	Z-MAX ADDITIVE Never heard of it, but it sure has my interest peaked. If I ever got 45mpg, I think I died and went to Nomad Heaven
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11-12-2007, 03:52 PM	#3
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Z-MAX ADDITIVE sounds to good to be true....to me.
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11-12-2007, 04:13 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Z-MAX ADDITIVE One testimonial said his Vulcan went from 35 mpg to 45 mpg after using it a while! At $40 a shot you have to weigh the cost against how much you save by upping your milage. I get 40 to 42 now so I think I'm good. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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11-12-2007, 05:55 PM	#5
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Z-MAX ADDITIVE I'd be surprised that the clutch wouldn't slip with something that slippery added. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-12-2007, 07:13 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Z-MAX ADDITIVE Your gas mileage would have to improve dramatically to make the additive pay for itself. My personal opinion is that I am skeptical of "miracle" additives, and don't put much stock in their claims. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-12-2007, 07:51 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Z-MAX ADDITIVE It also keep sludge from building up, they tore down engines after 100,000 miles on it and the parts looked new. they run ads on TV all the time if anybody wants to watch. Its not about better mpg its about preventing wear and tear especially at start up. Updates to follow. :-)
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11-12-2007, 08:00 PM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Z-MAX ADDITIVE Good point bobzinger. How do you do both? Remember Slick 50 and all the othe snake oils out there?? Whos does the research, the API?? I doubt it.... Self research is just that. Tainted goods. If true it would "revolutionize the oil industry" Something tells me this will sink to the bottom of the snake oil pit like all the others. Al Unser even backed up one of the products and if memory serves me that company got sued and went backrupt. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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11-12-2007, 08:17 PM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Z-MAX ADDITIVE yea thats my gut feelings too, just wondering what you guys thought. mucho gracias!
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11-12-2007, 09:00 PM	#10
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	Z-MAX ADDITIVE I'm not too big on additives to oil. I just follow the factory book for oil / fluid changes and leave it alone. I DO warm the bike before going and don't run it hard for quite a few miles. Just my .02c I get about 40 MPG. But we drive it easy. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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11-12-2007, 09:03 PM	#11
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Z-MAX ADDITIVE I did a big posting on oil somewhere on this site and you'll see my point why motorcycles have a totally different set of hurdles that a car engine does. It would be cool if such a product did exist. I'd buy it for sure doc... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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