GAS ?
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From: Gulf Coast
RE: GAS ?
Running 93 octane as recommended just makes sense.Higher octane fuel doesn't make your bike run better,it just reduces the chance of of detonation which can burn a puston in just a few miles if you lug the engine.
Having said that. If you get off for some gas in a little podunk town where it's not likely that they sell much 93 octane,then get the lower grade. I went thru two tanks of misery on the way to Daytona with a bad tank of gas. Didn't think I'd ever burn that **** up.
For the little difference in price I can't imagine why we're even having this discussion.
Good Luck
Tom
Having said that. If you get off for some gas in a little podunk town where it's not likely that they sell much 93 octane,then get the lower grade. I went thru two tanks of misery on the way to Daytona with a bad tank of gas. Didn't think I'd ever burn that **** up.
For the little difference in price I can't imagine why we're even having this discussion.
Good Luck
Tom
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From: Ventura, CA (So Cal)
RE: GAS ?
I always run 91 octane, my bike was dynoed and SERT using Shell 91, so i know it's tuned for best performance on 91. I use Shell 95% of the time and if i cant find one for some reason, i use Chevron. I only costs $10 to fill up my bike from 1/4 tank, and i can get 100+ miles out of that.
I've always run 87 in all my trucks i've had with no problems, but always use name brand. I always used the premuim in the harley since day one and also in my dirt bike.
I've always run 87 in all my trucks i've had with no problems, but always use name brand. I always used the premuim in the harley since day one and also in my dirt bike.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: RI
RE: GAS ?
For how much gas a bike uses, not only do I use only 93 or 94 octane, I only use top tier gasoline. Actually that's what I use in all my vehicles except for my work truck. Shell or Texaco is available here. There is a big difference. Here is a list of the current 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
Petro-Canada
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
Petro-Canada
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