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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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http://www.calgasoline.com/facttopten.htm

fun fill fact page on ethonal fell free to punch around on the left hand side of the page
 
Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Just took a trip to Selma Alabama and also had the opportunity to use ethenol free gas. But was afraid to. I guess it's ok?
 
Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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You guys are nuts. I try to run 91 over the 89 w ethanol here, but if I get caught it isn't a big deal.

FWIW, I run 89 exclusively in my truck. I am in the farming business, so I support where I can.
 
Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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In my area I am lucky to have two stations with 91 octane no alcohol. Better yet they are on their own hose.
 
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Originally Posted by checkers
I think if riders have it avail to them they would be amazed how much better the bike runs with it and improved mpg. If you travel, and have a smart phone you can go to www.puregas.org and download an app that will tell you, by state, where you can get the good stuff.

I use this before every long trip. And if I forget to, Android users can download E-Zero app.
 
Old Sep 11, 2012 | 07:17 AM
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All of our fuel with the exception of a few marinas and airfields contains 10% ethanol. I heard of a product Star Tron and started using it in my 04 flstci and autos. I dont think I notice and difference, but hey...makes me feel better!!
 
Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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The thing for me is from a refining stand point ethanol is a night mare. I posted a link earlier post in this thread. No politics just facts. For one thing you cannot put ethanol in a pipeline. It has to be trucked from point to point. How much do you think that adds to cost?
 
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