Gasoline octane
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Chattanooga, TN
RE: Gasoline octane
Guys, what are you thinking, you can save $1.00 per tank full using the 87 over the 93 reguardlessthat the factory recommends 91+, remember they arethe onesthat design and build the engine, what do they know? and......if you go with no name gas, way off the beaten path you can save an additional 1/2 cent per gallon. cha ching!!!
In just a few years you will have saved enough money to replace the engine that was destroyed using the lower 87 gas. Sounds like a real savings to me, and don't forget about the WalMart autmotive oil filters and recycled oil, you can save big on that as well.
In just a few years you will have saved enough money to replace the engine that was destroyed using the lower 87 gas. Sounds like a real savings to me, and don't forget about the WalMart autmotive oil filters and recycled oil, you can save big on that as well.
RE: Gasoline octane
IMHO - run 91+, run Shell for the additives.
Like others have said, if you run lower octanes you have a dice throw of having a $3k TO $6k engine repair. But hey, good excuse to get an S&S 124! so go for it.
...gene
Like others have said, if you run lower octanes you have a dice throw of having a $3k TO $6k engine repair. But hey, good excuse to get an S&S 124! so go for it.
...gene
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Galveston Bay Area, The Republic of Texas
RE: Gasoline octane
Run only premium fuel on both 97 Dyna Wide Glide and 07 Ultra Classic. Most times only putting 4 gallons per fill, so the cost is nothing compared to potential headaches from low grade fuel. I also run mostly brand name fuel. Less chance of getting crap or substandard fuel. I have never had a problem with my EVO engine in the 10 years I have had it. Just my opinion.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Biddeford, Maine
RE: Gasoline octane
I try to avoid any 91 octane................93 octane is all I use.
I'm going to pick up a few gallons of racing fuel and keep a small bottle in my saddlebag, so when I'm in an area with crappy gas selection and get stuck with 91 octane, I can put a little splash of racing fuel in to boost the octane up.
Steve
I'm going to pick up a few gallons of racing fuel and keep a small bottle in my saddlebag, so when I'm in an area with crappy gas selection and get stuck with 91 octane, I can put a little splash of racing fuel in to boost the octane up.
Steve
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Glenn Heights,TX now in Vegas
RE: Gasoline octane
Out here in Vegas and Cali you can't find 93 or that I have seen. Only 91, 89, and 87 or 100 which is way expensive and rare to find. I was using Arco for awhile till it started knocking on a long uphill grade. Now only use Cheveron or Shell. I know that all gas comes out the same hole and down the same pipeline. Its the additives that they use at the final point that makes the difference.
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I try to avoid any 91 octane................93 octane is all I use.
I'm going to pick up a few gallons of racing fuel and keep a small bottle in my saddlebag, so when I'm in an area with crappy gas selection and get stuck with 91 octane, I can put a little splash of racing fuel in to boost the octane up.
Steve
I try to avoid any 91 octane................93 octane is all I use.
I'm going to pick up a few gallons of racing fuel and keep a small bottle in my saddlebag, so when I'm in an area with crappy gas selection and get stuck with 91 octane, I can put a little splash of racing fuel in to boost the octane up.
Steve
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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RE: Gasoline octane
I know a fellow who avoids stations that don't have 3 separate handles for each grade. His thought process is that you are getting a hose full of garbage gas at the stations with 1 handle/hose. Crazy? Probably. Although I never thought about it until he mentioned it and now I find myself looking for stations with three handles at the pump.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Southern California - Palm Springs Area
RE: Gasoline octane
If 91octane is the best grade you can get............ Then YES... And use NAME BRAND FUEL...
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: bay area
RE: Gasoline octane
there is aVP racing gas station in san leandro ca that has 93.5oct 91oct and 100oct. at the pump i filled up my tank with 100oct( $26.00) but it got rid of the pinging in my scooter.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
RE: Gasoline octane
Having just done 6500 miles over the last four weeks including five days in Sturgis. In some states, I could only find 90 octane which led to pinging under accelerations. In South Dakota it was 90 octane with 10% alcohol. This caused lots of pinging. In Ohio and surrounding states, 93 octane is readily available, and no pinging.