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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 10:39 AM
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He might be figuring the pump to the dispenser will be full of the previous buyers gas fill. No telling how big the pump is or how much its hanging onto till you direct it to fill from a higher octane tank. Could be very little or it may be up to a gallon who knows? It's a logical argument and worth further discussion. Someone who works in a service station and has in depth knowledge on the subject would be helpful.
The pumps in the UK have a separate pipe for each fuel.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy
The pumps in the UK have a separate pipe for each fuel.
not here in the usa were i am
 

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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 11:07 AM
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What service station employee even pumps gas today?

I think the API data is about as good as we can get for valid information.

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do you like amsoil? cause you know it is not api rated
 
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Originally Posted by mkayx
not herein the usa were it matters
I am not sure it is any more important in the US as anywhere else but if you think your pumps with a single nozzle is a problem perhaps the companies that supply the UK saw it as one and acted accordingly.
 

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So the UK pumps have a different hose for EACH octane rating of fuel? We have one for gasoline and one for diesel. Octane is selected by a push button on the pump.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 01:38 PM
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You need to get on with buying that Electra Glide - then all your storage problems will be history!

Although that is not the cheapest solution, it would be the most fun. I am giving serious thought to the LidLox device. If it were a half helmet with nothing on it, I might not be as concerned, but it is FF modular, and has my Sena 20S, which I can pop off and take with me, but the base part is still valuable as well.

I currently use a cable and can lock 2 helmets with it, but its slow to use, IMHO. About 2 months ago, doing a grocery run, as I was coming back out to the bike, it started raining. I got pretty wet just unlocking the helmet. Unless its pouring, I can usually keep dryer if I am moving, usually!

Its a personal preference thing.
 
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Here is what my manual says. Note: the only 1200 models listed that REQUIRE it are the Custom, and the Roadster.



 
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Originally Posted by mkayx
do you like amsoil? cause you know it is not api rated
No, I use Castrol GTX 20/50 or Valvoline VR1 20/50 dino oil for the engine, Bel Ray Sport Transmission oil in the primary.

Why don't you fill up that hose you refer to, and show us how much it holds. My sister lives in Missouri, the Show Me state. So, as she would say, "Show me."

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No, I use Castrol GTX 20/50 or Valvoline VR1 20/50 dino oil for the engine, Bel Ray Sport Transmission oil in the primary.

Why don't you fill up that hose you refer to, and show us how much it holds. My sister lives in Missouri, the Show Me state. So, as she would say, "Show me."

John
first reason i am at work some of us are still doing that.

second when i sold my home to live in an rv old crap got thrown out.

third when i am home my priority is taking care of my terminally ill wife

fourth i state how to do it
 
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Originally Posted by handirifle
1. Here is what my manual says. Note: the only 1200 models listed that REQUIRE it are the Custom, and the Roadster.

2. So the UK pumps have a different hose for EACH octane rating of fuel?
1. The 2008 and 2017 manual call for 91 (95 RON) for all engines.

2. That is correct.
 
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