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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bdtaylor1979
. From what I've been told, the 883 sporty is the only Harley you can run regular in. Harley says all the others require premium.
my 2002 carbed sporty 883 required 91 octane as well.
 
Old Apr 17, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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I run 91 in my cage so no way going to skimp on fuel for the bike.
 
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I still use the 92-93 octane without the ethanol most of the time. most stations still are ethanol free around home.
 
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