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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 08:32 AM
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I checked the gas link ,and there's no stations listed for New jersey. But anyway I run regular 87 octane in my '99 cop bike twin cam with FI, and theres no pinging or knocking. I used to have pinging issues more with my carbed bikes. I'm on a tight budget so if I can purchase a quickly used consumable, for $3.21 a gallon, vs $3.90 a gallon, and have it work properly, I'm all over that.,,
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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According to that web site, the closest station with ethanol free fuel to my house is more then a tank away. Sux we're getting this crap shoved down our pie holes. Make sure to sign the petition if you visit the site.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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Thanks Grumpy Bear. Looks like NY is pretty set on ethanol free options. We have multiple sites in different areas nearby.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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I've been using 93 but it has 10% ethanol. Should go look for for gas without ethanol. Good reason to just ride around tomorrow
Good challange for Softail photo game thread, hey.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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Our friendly lawmakers made a decision years ago to make no requirements for the gas stations to label their pumps with the ethanol percentage. Now I'm wondering if some stations are aren't adding the 15% to the gas. Carb bike is real finicky on starts lately. one note to the OP, next time you are in the "library" take the owners manual with you, you might learn something.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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Filled up with 91 today and went home... haha. Guess I'll report back in a day or 2 when shes empty.
 
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