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Old 03-26-2014, 03:34 PM
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Default Regular or Premium which gas do you put on your Harley

Pretty much what it says on the topic, I got my bike a few weeks ago and wanted to know your suggestions!
 
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Premium.... unless I can't find it... It's also what HD calls for...
 
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Pretty much what it says on the topic, I got my bike a few weeks ago and wanted to know your suggestions!
Many posts on this subject, do a search of pure gas, or octane, or ethanol.
 
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I use what ever my finger hits but read this article

Do you need premium fuel
 
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I have an older EVO and ran Regular without a problem for several years.

It was time to do the top end last year which included higher compression.
My bike requires premium now. I may be getting more mpg though which offsets the premium cost somewhat.
 
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First choice would be 93 plus but I'll run regular or E-10 if the good stuff isn't available. Hasn't hurt the bike yet and it sure beats walking.
 
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I don't think premium grade will give you better gas mileage. If the engine doesn't ping on regular gas then it will probably be ok to run it. However, I put premium in mine.
 
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I like to run 100LL if Im close to the hanger. If not or out traveling, I'll use the highest available.
 
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I always run synthetic. Oh wait different thread!
 
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I was using premium ever since I got my bike over a year ago. Just recently, about a month ago, I switched to regular. Honestly, I can't see/feel/notice any difference.
 


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