Premium fuel?
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RE: Premium fuel?
I recommend 93, although the book usually is right. Just a way to prevent pinging in really hot weather.
Do not run anything less, you will get pinging under load.
Do not run anything less, you will get pinging under load.
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RE: Premium fuel?
great i got a tank of 87 and I can swear that the bike is backpopping a bit...guess I should have believed the booK!
Love the bike will feed her whatever she needs to PURR!
Love the bike will feed her whatever she needs to PURR!
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ORIGINAL: pfd161
Do I need to run premium fuel in my Ultra? Book says 91 octane?
Thanks !
Dennis
Do I need to run premium fuel in my Ultra? Book says 91 octane?
Thanks !
Dennis
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RE: Premium fuel?
I have always used premium from a major brand, such as Shell, Mobilor Exxon, etc. I also look for modern stations or ones that take care of their underground tanks. 39 years of biking and counting. Best of luck with your choice.
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RE: Premium fuel?
ORIGINAL: pfd161
Do I need to run premium fuel in my Ultra? Book says 91 octane?
Thanks !
Dennis
Do I need to run premium fuel in my Ultra? Book says 91 octane?
Thanks !
Dennis
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RE: Premium fuel?
I was using Arco in mine cause it was cheap if you can call $3.16 vs. $3.20. I got in the 90's a month ago and noticed that climbing a grade that it was pinging. Since then I have used only Chevron or Shell it should all be that same gas but these stores add chemicals that seem to help. And thats all I have to say about that.