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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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What grade of gasoline does everyone use. I have a Softail Deluxe.
I have been using regular unleaded...Should I use a higher grade?
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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I use super, My owners manual says 91min octane on my 05.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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I use high test in everything, remember that this gas of today is not like years ago when it had good octane, it's research octane now which spells "JUNK". Contrary to a few guys, I have found that my engine in the bike and car get better mileage and just run better with the high test. JMHO
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Guess that I've never experimented with it. I've just always run super in the 02 Fat Boy and never given it a second thought. Everyone that I ride with does the same.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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I have always used super. When filling only 5 gallons it seems not to be too big of a difference in price.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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It was recomended that I use premium when I bought my Springer and I have been using it ever since, never tried anything else. You're right a couple of gallons at a time, the price is no big deal and my bike likes it.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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I always use 94 octane. I have to ride a little out of my way to hit the one gas station that has it but its worth it. My Train likes it, my truck I use regular. Seems higher test in that seems to make the valves ping a little to much.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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I use 94 or if I can't get that, the highest available.

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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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I use 92 because it's the highest grade available at my favorite station. And it's my favorite station because it's the only one around that has 3 hoses, instead of all grades coming out of the same hose. Art
 
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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Thanks all.
Just filled up with the top grade gasoline.
Yikes!!! That stuff is expensive!!! [:@]
 
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