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Old Aug 23, 2023 | 10:06 AM
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I have a 1993 Heritage Softail Trike and would like to know the best Octane Booster to use.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2023 | 10:18 AM
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I just use top tier 91 octane, no problems for 15+years with Harleys. JMHO Ride safe.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2023 | 10:27 AM
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im curious... why?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2023 | 08:59 PM
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Octane Booster is just another alias for Snake Oil.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2023 | 09:07 PM
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For what it’s worth.

What this means is that an octane booster that says it boosts your octane 3 points, that means 3 tenths of a point.

Lucas Oil Motorcycle Octane Booster



 
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Old Aug 23, 2023 | 11:39 PM
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I've never messed around with the octane boosters. I use 91 ethanol free at the pump. Every few thousand miles I'll drop a few ounces of Sea Foam just to clear out any build-up in the fuel system.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 06:07 AM
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I got some "bad" gas at a local gas station a few years ago. Said 91 octane on the pump, but the bike pinged. got some Lucas octane booster at an auto parts store and it worked remarkably well. I've never had to use it sone and the bottle just sits there with 90+% still in it. Lesson: it's rare to need it, but sometimes you do.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 12:09 PM
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91 and up and youre good to go...
 
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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 12:19 PM
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Do some reading on Klotz Octane boost......not from the company. but indy reviews.....
 
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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 03:23 PM
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not that you need it, just run 91 or 93 non ethanol
 
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