RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use?
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What Grade Of Gas Do You Use?
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| Hi test only |
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| Whatever I can get |
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| Doesn't matter to me |
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| Hi test -w- octane booster |
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| Special people-- 114-116 octane |
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(last vote on : 5/19/2008 7:30:08 PM)
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 5/23/2006 7:12:22 PM
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buckweet
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ORIGINAL: WildBill76
Good Point. And while the thought of crap is in our minds. If you see a tanker truck filling the tanks drive right on by. The inrush of fuel from the tanker will stir up any sediment in the storage tanks. Takes about 3 to 4 hours for it to settle. Not all stations have filters on their pumps. Or water seperators to think of it.
how true !!!
i hauled to the gas stations for years and years.......... NEVER ever !! gas up when the truck is dumping...never.
course ? ya wont know that the truck just left, but ? go inside and ask 1st.
you wont believe the water and crud in the bottom of those tanks.
p.s. my bikes runs just fine on reg, gas.
i buy anything except exxon.
weet
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 5/31/2006 10:42:10 AM
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Does any body know if this fuel additive ethanol have an effect on harleys
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 6/3/2006 12:03:13 AM
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ORIGINAL: Seth
My manual stated to "use lower octane fuel" like 87. I think it's mostly a heat issue. Higher octane fuels and methanol tend to burn hotter, and on an air cooled engine, you dont need the extra heat, especially when sitting idling.
WRONG WRONG WRONG!!!
Higher octane means COOLER burning. Higher compression bikes make more heat because they "squeeze" the mixture more, so they need cooler, or slower burning gasoline to maintain an even burn.
And I don't know why HD recommends higher octane for their 8.8 to 1 compression TC's. They should run fine on 87 octane, or 85 octane at higher elevations. You need the hotter faster burning fuel at higher elevations because of the thinner air- less oxygen for the engine to burn. So don't hesitate to use that cheap crap! Actually all the grades are the same quality. The only difference is the octane.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 6/6/2006 8:02:19 PM
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When I first got my '03 Ultra Classic I put a tank of 87 octane in it. The bike didn't like it at all. It gets only 91 or better now.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 6/16/2006 1:12:44 PM
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HDHoosier
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When I bought my ultra a month ago the service dept. manager told me to only buy 87 octane if it was the only thing available. He also said to never, never buy any grade gas from.....well, from the company whose name is the same as what you find on the seashore.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 6/18/2006 11:59:29 PM
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Tpratt
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Here around dallas texas you are gonna get ethanol in the gas (thank you EPA). I get premium at shell(93) and I have'nt had a problem.(so far) Edit almost two years now. the bike hates s--tgo
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 6/19/2006 12:11:00 AM
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MACK
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when i am in unfamiliar trrritory like traveling on the road i keep a bottle of harleys fuel additive which works well.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 6/22/2006 4:05:41 PM
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Scottys RoadGilde
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I use the best pump gas there is at whatever station I am at. I don't go to any "favorite" station or brand. Book says 91 octane and for 4 gallons or so it isn't much more money.
I called the local dealer and asked about the ethanol. They said no problem. That's good because here in Northern VA ALL the gas has it.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 6/30/2006 8:32:53 AM
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nidan
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While at Stage 1 I ran 93 octane in the summer and 89 in the winter , since going with a a 95 with 10.2 :1 I run 93 all the time.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 7/20/2006 3:47:38 PM
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run mid grade all the time do have to wach not to lug it but shouldn't do that anyway
23000 miles so far and running good
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 7/25/2006 9:08:37 PM
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BLACK AVENGER
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the manual say to use high test and that is what my 06 streetglide and the 99 sporster get anthat will never change
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 7/25/2006 9:22:43 PM
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HDWG
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Been using 87 for like the past month now, all seems good.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 7/26/2006 1:32:26 AM
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PLHOG
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One thing to remember is that with most pumps having one hose and nozzle for all grades, the first slug of gas you put in the tank is whatever the PREVIOUS guy bought. If you figure the hose is 10' long from the selector valve to the nozzle, and the hose has an inside diameter of 5/8", then the volume in the hose is about a pint. If the previous guy put in 87, and you only add a gal of 92, you end up getting something more like 91 in your tank.
It seems like a nit, but I know guys who are always adding only a couple of gallons to their tank. Doing so lowers the effective octane that you get in your tank, which is a bummer at today's price for premium. So I always run my tank down to the last gallon or more before filling up.
The best thing is to use a station which has pumps that have a separate hose for each grade. Then you know that every drop of gas you pump is the same grade. At least that's the theory.
PL
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 8/11/2006 2:29:40 PM
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pv30fd
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Been Running Reg Octaine with booster When it runs it runs great LOL
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 8/15/2006 12:24:43 AM
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BigBadBrad
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I try to use only the highest grade at the pump.
Just a warning the first 2 1/2 gals out of a single hose pump you'll get whatever the last user pumped.
Its not good for your bike to change octane grades at every tank.
Look at the price on the pump the last used fuel should be highlighted.
For the riders using Plus look for a pump that last used premium and pump out regular you'll get plus.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 9/4/2006 6:02:20 PM
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Sunoco 93 ultra
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 9/29/2006 10:27:59 PM
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I must complain, you guys just gave me one more thing to be neurotic about. I think I've been running super everytime....but now I wonder....damnit!
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 9/30/2006 12:14:57 PM
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HawgMan
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I've used high test since day one.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 9/30/2006 4:54:10 PM
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FLSTC
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93octane since day one
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 10/9/2006 5:11:39 PM
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GREENOHAWK69
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quote:
ORIGINAL: mp
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ORIGINAL: Seth
My manual stated to "use lower octane fuel" like 87. I think it's mostly a heat issue. Higher octane fuels and methanol tend to burn hotter, and on an air cooled engine, you dont need the extra heat, especially when sitting idling.
WRONG WRONG WRONG!!!
Higher octane means COOLER burning. Higher compression bikes make more heat because they "squeeze" the mixture more, so they need cooler, or slower burning gasoline to maintain an even burn.
And I don't know why HD recommends higher octane for their 8.8 to 1 compression TC's. They should run fine on 87 octane, or 85 octane at higher elevations. You need the hotter faster burning fuel at higher elevations because of the thinner air- less oxygen for the engine to burn. So don't hesitate to use that cheap crap! Actually all the grades are the same quality. The only difference is the octane.
I am going to disagree with you on this based upon information I found regarding "Top Tier Gas" that: www.toptiergas.com
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is a recently established new standard for gasoline performance. Four of the world's top automakers, BMW, General Motors, Honda, and Toyota recognize that the current EPA minimum detergent requirements do not go far enough to ensure optimal engine performance.
Since the minimum additive performance standards were first established by EPA in 1995, most gasoline marketers have actually reduced the concentration level of detergent additive in their gasoline by up to 50%. As a result, the ability of a vehicle to maintain stringent Tier 2 emission standards have been hampered, leading to engine deposits which can have a big impact on in-use emissions and driver satisfaction.
These automakers have raised the bar. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline help drivers avoid lower quality gasoline which can leave deposits on critical engine parts, which reduces engine performance. That’s something both drivers and automakers want to avoid.
The lack of detergents appear to be a big factor in this. I noticed some of these problems last fall / winter in Milwaukee with GM cars that would use gas at certain retailers. Basically it came down to "poor" gas quality and the drivers needed to get their injectors replaced.
Retailers:
QuikTrip
Chevron
Conoco
Phillips
76
Shell
Entec Stations
MFA Oil Company
Kwik Trip/Kwik Star
The Somerset Refinery, Inc.
Chevron-Canada
Aloha Petroleum
Tri-Par Oil Company
Shell-Canada
Texaco
I personally try to use 93 octane at a minimum and only from these retailers.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 10/10/2006 1:09:51 PM
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I go with the plus mostly and once a month I'll use premium.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 12/22/2006 2:40:51 PM
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XL4me
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91 or 93 Octane Only.....
and try to only go to SUNOCO, SHELL, EXXON, BP
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 12/25/2006 9:50:14 PM
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Jeepin_Lawyer
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In the Oklahoma heat if I use anything but premium it pings like crazy. It's hard to find 93 here too, pretty much 91 is all that can be found.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 12/25/2006 11:04:44 PM
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bobo06
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In my 01 Sportster I burned 87 octane. No problems at all.
When I got the 06 Ultra I just kept right on with 87 octane. When I would get off work at 2:30 am ,and it was cool to chilly, the bike started fine but would cough and sputter just as if it was carbeurated. Thought maybe I had the early injectors which I didn't.
Switched to 93 octane and the problem was solved. Mileage went up to about 42mpg 2up. First vehicle of any type that I ever noticed any difference with the grade of gas I put in it.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 12/28/2006 6:08:49 PM
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Which Calif gas is best? I know in winter sometimes not same fuel blends in these parts. I did see the post ref Chevron Premium in Calif. Anyone else heard of a particular gas that might be superior? Iv'e been using Shell Premium, but open to suggestions...
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 12/30/2006 9:51:46 PM
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Heritage07
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Always try to use Sunoco 93. Bike runs great on it. Stay away from WAWA their premium is garbage and my bike would have a hard time starting every time I filled up at one.
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RE: What Grade Of Gas Do You Use? - 1/7/2007 7:05:15 PM
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ChromeJunkie
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If available, will use Chevron super unleaded, otherwise some other brand name gas... 91 octane, if available...There are a lot of stations in my area that 90 is the highest octane available. Heard somewhere the higher the altitude, the lower the octane requirement is.
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