Right octane gas for Harleys?
07-28-2014, 06:25 AM
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Right octane gas for Harleys?
Hi everybody!
This may sound like a stupid question… but what octane gas do you fill your bikes with?
I Europe every single gas station has 95 and 98. If I remember correctly in the USA every gas company has slightly different octane gas.
BTW, I'll ship over there and ride my European 2012 RK Classic for a 1 month trip.
Thank you.
07-28-2014, 06:31 AM
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91 is the highest here Canada
07-28-2014, 06:37 AM
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I fill with the highest octane the store caries whether it's 87 or 93. Never had a problem with any of it
07-28-2014, 08:05 AM
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I try run 91 if I can. Just a head's up for those heading to Sturgis from the East. The BP at Murdo had switched over to E-gas the last trip through. The Shell across the road still has the good stuff.
07-29-2014, 05:28 PM
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I run 93 in mine, that's what it calls for. In a pinch, I'll run 89 if I know I'll burn right through it on a road trip.
07-29-2014, 05:30 PM
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Usually the lowest octane possible but in the summer I run mid grade.
07-29-2014, 05:47 PM
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In Michigan 91-93 is the normal premium octane level depending on the station.
07-30-2014, 09:23 AM
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Lude-a-tick
In Michigan 91-93 is the normal premium octane level depending on the station.
Everywhere I've been is the same with the exception of a few small independent stations. I always get the highest they have. Know of some other people who don't.
07-30-2014, 10:08 AM
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Thank you all!
I will fill 93 or similar.
07-30-2014, 09:33 PM
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I have run 85, 87, and 91. I believe they are all fine as long as there is no ethonal in it. I know Kennebec only has ethonal