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Apr 19, 2008 | 08:02 PM

toddomen

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I have 06 Street Glide just curious what peopleThink about running racing fuel
adding 1 or 2 gallon to Hi test gas

Apr 19, 2008 | 08:08 PM

ironhead3fan

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It's probably gonna run hotter.

Apr 19, 2008 | 08:16 PM

toddomen

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RE: gas

But will it hurt the bike

Apr 19, 2008 | 08:22 PM

rbabos

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ORIGINAL: toddomen

I have 06 Street Glide just curious what peopleThink about running racing fuel
adding 1 or 2 gallon to Hi test gas

Why would you want to spend more for something you don't need and will get less power from it? The benifits of the fuel will only shine if you have high compression to speed up the fuel burn rate.It will run slightly cooler as it burns slower but that's all you will gain. If you have detonation a good tune will be a better overall fix.
Ron

Apr 19, 2008 | 08:23 PM

TN Houndog

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RE: gas

Do you still have the stock mufflers? The racing fuel available in my area contains lead and it will wreck the catalytic converters in the stock mufflers that came on your 06. If you have changed the mufflers to a non catalyst equipped type it probably won't hurt the scoot, but i doubt you gain enough benefit to offset it's outrageously high price. If you must add anything in your fuel, I'd recommend plain old Toluene from your favorite paint store. It'll raise the octane level of your fuel and won't hurt the scoot in a 5-10% blend. I use plain old premiumgas without Alcohol if I have the choice. Sunoco and some Shell stations still sell 100% gas in my area, but gasohol is becoming the norm for most brands.

Apr 19, 2008 | 08:43 PM

jag1886

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Sounds like you have a lot of extra money to waste on Gas, unless you are running 11.00 compression.
Higher octane does not equate to higher performance.

Apr 19, 2008 | 08:53 PM

Chicago Spike

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Just because it says "Racing" doesn't mean you'll get more power out of it. Octane ratings have little to do with power, and more to do with how slow a fuel will burn or resist detonation. Higher compression engines need higher octane fuels to resist detonation. Stock engines, need 92-93 octane for good performance. Using anything higher only wastes your money