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Gasoline Blends and Harleys - 12/21/2005 3:51:09 PM

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GASOLINE BLENDS
Your motorcycle was designed to get the best
performance and efficiency using unleaded
gasoline. Most gasoline sold in the United
States is blended with alcohol and/or ether, to
create “oxygenated” blends. The type and
amount of alcohol and/or ether is important.
CAUTION
Do not use gasoline that contains
methanol. Doing so may result in fuel
system component failure, engine damage
and/or equipment malfunction.
· Gasoline containing METHYL TERTIARY
BUTYL ETHER (MTBE). Gasoline/MTBE
blends are a mixture of gasoline and as
much as 15% MTBE. Gasoline/MTBE
blends can be used in your motorcycle.
· ETHANOL is a mixture of 10% ethanol
(Grain alcohol) and 90% unleaded gasoline.
Gasoline/ethanol blends can be used in your
motorcycle if the ethanol content does not
exceed 10%.
· REFORMULATED OR OXYGENATED
GASOLINES (RFG). Reformulated gasoline
is a term used to describe gasoline blends
that are specifically designed to burn cleaner
than other types of gasoline, leaving fewer
“tailpipe” emissions. They are also
formulated to evaporate less when you are
filling your tank. Reformulated gasolines
use additives to “oxygenate” the gas. Your
motorcycle will run normally using this type
of gas and Harley-Davidson recommends
you use it when possible, as an aid to
cleaner air in the environment.
You may find that some gasoline blends
adversely affect the starting, driveability, or fuel
efficiency of your motorcycle. If you
experience one or more of these problems, it is
recommended you operate your motorcycle on
straight unleaded gasoline.

< Message edited by TCSTD -- 12/25/2005 8:44:46 AM >