E85
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RE: E85
If it runs in most cars I don't see why it wouldn't run in a bike. However I wouldn't want to be the first one to try it..and I'm sure I'm not..
ORIGINAL: solorider
E85 is 85% ethanol...ain't no bike made to run on that as far as I know.
E85 is 85% ethanol...ain't no bike made to run on that as far as I know.
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My manual specificlly says "do not run fuel containing ethanol" ,..."ethanol burns hotter than gasoline,..and may cause the engine to run abnormally hot". Also recommends to use 87 octane fuel for the same reason,...higher octane burns hotter,...not good for air cooled!
-----not good for air-cooled engines..........
-----not good for air-cooled engines..........
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I have been to that site before to look for my 04 Dodge Ram no deal on that either
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RE: E85
Wow that stuff is 105 Octane!!! Guess I won't be using it......EXCEPT TO RACE!!!!!!! 
ORIGINAL: Seth
My manual specificlly says "do not run fuel containing ethanol" ,..."ethanol burns hotter than gasoline,..and may cause the engine to run abnormally hot". Also recommends to use 87 octane fuel for the same reason,...higher octane burns hotter,...not good for air cooled!
-----not good for air-cooled engines..........
My manual specificlly says "do not run fuel containing ethanol" ,..."ethanol burns hotter than gasoline,..and may cause the engine to run abnormally hot". Also recommends to use 87 octane fuel for the same reason,...higher octane burns hotter,...not good for air cooled!
-----not good for air-cooled engines..........
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RE: E85
You cannot run E85, but you can run E10...
Harley-Davidson
"Gasoline/ethanol blends can be used in your motorcycle if the ethanol content does not exceed 10%⌠'Reformulated gasoline' is a term used to describe gasoline blends that are specifically designed to burn cleaner than other types of gasoline, leaving fewer 'tailpipe' emissions. They are also formulated to evaporate less when you are filling your tank. Reformulated gasolines use additives to 'oxygenate' the gas. "Your motorcycle will run normally using this type of gas and Harley-Davidson recommends you use it when possible, as an aid to cleaner air in our environment."
I don't know if I would trust it as much as good ol' gasoline, but HD will not void your warranty
Harley-Davidson
"Gasoline/ethanol blends can be used in your motorcycle if the ethanol content does not exceed 10%⌠'Reformulated gasoline' is a term used to describe gasoline blends that are specifically designed to burn cleaner than other types of gasoline, leaving fewer 'tailpipe' emissions. They are also formulated to evaporate less when you are filling your tank. Reformulated gasolines use additives to 'oxygenate' the gas. "Your motorcycle will run normally using this type of gas and Harley-Davidson recommends you use it when possible, as an aid to cleaner air in our environment."
I don't know if I would trust it as much as good ol' gasoline, but HD will not void your warranty