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| See Red with Q8 Air Filter Oil |
Press Release 10 October 2008
New Air Filter Oil from Q8Oils
Q8Oils’ new Air Filter Oil is bright red, making it easy to spot which parts of the filter have been covered after cleaning.
Q8Oils specially formulated their new Air Filter Oil to optimise all foam-filter performance. Its adhesive properties increase the effectiveness of the filter trapping dust, sand, mud and water. It penetrates quickly and easily yet dries rapidly, reducing the amount of time required for this routine maintenance.
Application is straightforward. Before applying, clean the air filter with solvent and ensure that it is dry. Shake well before use then soak the foam, removing excessive fluid by simply squeezing (not wringing) the filter. Let the... |
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| Double Top for Mason at Croft |
For immediate release 16 September 2008
Gary Mason dominated the Daily Star Cup at Croft circuit in North Yorkshire, winning both races by a commanding margin. Once again Mason was in flying form during qualifying on the Q8Oils lubricated Quay Garage Honda Fireblade, finishing seven places ahead of the next fastest Cup rider, the Ducati-mounted John Laverty. In fact Gary qualified in front of several big names, including James Ellison, Atsushi Watanabe and Guy Martin.
Race day proved to be a repeat performance. Gary Mason posted the fastest time of the Cup racers on lap five and crossed the line four places ahead of John Laverty on the NW200 Ducati, following a battle with Simon Andrews on the Lloyds British Yamaha Superbike. Chris Burns completed the... |
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| Clean Up with Q8Oils |
Press Release 15 September 2008
Q8Oils Engine Cleaner
Mounted behind the front wheel and close to the road surface, motorcycle engines are exposed to a significant volume of dirt and spray, which can accelerate corrosion if left untreated.
Q8Oils Engine Cleaner is a specially formulated product to clean and degrease motorcycle engines and other mechanical parts quickly and efficiently.
Simply spray onto the outer surface of the engine in uniform layers, ensuring that the mist reaches inaccessible parts. Leave the product for a short time to remove oil and grease residues, then wash off with clean water. Repeat the treatment if necessary.
Because Q8Oils formulated their Engine Cleaner for motorcycles it is compatible with normally... |
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| Race One Win at Cadwell Elevates Mason to Third in Cup |
For immediate release 27 August 2008
Gary Mason is now running in third place in the Daily Star Cup following a decisive win in the first superbike race at the Cadwell Park circuit in Lincolnshire on August Bank Holiday Monday.
In spite of only one dry practice session prior to qualifying, Mason continued his strong form as the fastest Cup rider and was also way ahead of the competition in the race day warm up. In cloudy but dry conditions Gary Mason set the fastest time of the Cup riders on lap three of Race One and crossed the line on the Q8Oils lubricated Quay Honda four places ahead of his nearest rival, the Ducati-mounted John Laverty.
Unfortunately Race... |
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| Pole followed by two podiums for Mason at Knockhill |
For immediate release 11 August 2008
Gary Mason qualified first out of the Cup riders on the Q8Oils lubricated Quay Garage Racing Honda superbike at Scotland’s premier circuit and proceeded to secure a place on the podium in both races.
Always strong in qualifying, Mason was not only the fastest Cup rider but started the race ahead of several racers from the main Superbike teams, including Rizla Suzuki’s Atsushi Watanabe and Hydrex Honda’s Guy Martin. Rain just before the first race left a dry line on the track on the other side of the grid from Gary, who was on slicks. With such a narrow dry line it took time to pass people, but once clear of the slower riders Mason showed his pace and took the... |
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| Mason holds his position at Oulton Park |
For immediate release 21 July 2008
Gary Mason leaves Oulton Park having held onto his position of fourth place in the Daily Star Cup, after a challenging day’s racing. In changeable weather Gary qualified first out of the Cup riders on the Q8Oils lubricated Quay Garage Racing Honda superbike, starting the race ahead of Cup leader John Laverty on the Buildabase NW200 Ducati and both of the factory supported Rizla Suzukis.
However during Race One, which was run in wet conditions, Gary Mason was one of eleven riders who failed to finish, when his Honda Fireblade was affected by electrical gremlins on Lap 4. Until that point he had been leading John Laverty on the Buildabase NW200 Ducati in the Cup... |
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| Conor Secures Double Podium at Southern 100 |
For immediate release 11 July 2008
McAdoo Racing’s Conor Cummins had an outstanding debut meeting at the 2008 Southern 100 when he scored a double podium on the Q8Oils lubricated Kawasaki machines.
Contending with inexperience of both the track and new Kawasaki machinery, the ‘Ramsay Rocket’ diced for victory in Thursday morning’s 600cc Supersport race against track specialists Ian Lougher and Ryan Farquhar. In a race long battle any one of the three riders could have won it, but experience told in the end with Lougher taking victory, Farquhar second and Conor a close third on the McAdoo Kawasaki ZX-6R.
Rain, which had disrupted racing during the week, returned for the main Southern 100 Championship race, which was a wet affair, much to Conor’s... |
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| Is your engine oil too slippery when wet? |
For immediate release 11 July 2008
Q8Oils meet JASO standards for wet clutches
Q8Oils’ range of mineral, part- and fully-synthetic motorcycle engine oils all meet the current JASO MA standard, which is designed for vehicles fitted with a 'wet clutch.' Motorcycle manufacturers are increasingly stating the importance of using appropriate lubricants to cope with the particular conditions experienced by motorcycle engines.
Most modern motorcycle clutches are bathed in the engine oil, to give smoother performance and longer life, and these require a specifically blended lubricant to avoid clutch slip. So in addition to selecting the appropriate grade of oil, (e.g. 10W-40), riders should check that it... |
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| Mason moves up the chart at Mallory |
For immediate release 30 June 2008
Gary Mason experienced mixed fortunes at Mallory Park but leaves the Leicestershire circuit having moved into fourth place in the Daily Star Cup, even though he has only competed at half of the six rounds of the season to date.
Hampered by a shoulder injury which he picked up last weekend in the R1 Cup at Donington, Mason still qualified second out of the Daily Star Cup riders on the Q8Oils lubricated Quay Garage Racing Honda superbike.
Race One was run at a blistering pace and John Laverty on the North West 200 Ducati regained his form to take the Daily Star Cup win, ahead of Gary Mason, who had beaten him into second place in the... |
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| Mason shows consistent form in changeable weather at Snetterton |
For immediate release 16 June 2008
Gary Mason dominated the Daily Star Cup on the Q8Oils lubricated Quay Garage Racing Honda superbike at Snetterton on Sunday 15th June.
Mason started as he meant to continue by qualifying first out of the Cup riders and sixteenth overall on the grid, ahead of several leading Superbike team riders, including Hydrex Bike Animal Honda’s Guy Martin.
Cup Championship leader John Laverty on the 1098 Ducati battled... |
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