Fuel
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Billings,Mt.
When fueling up at a station with 1 hose pumps, it takes (im told) 6 gallons of fuel to start pumping premium if the last guy used regular....hence you are wasting $$$ if you hit the premium button with a 1 hose.
I try and look for a 3 hose pump, hence I get what I pay for. Riding in SoCal with the mountains and steep grades you will know immediately if you got the wrong grade and spark knock can override your radio (loud)......
2)Those 3 pump hoses are scarce around here.
I have to agree with Ohio.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: North Texas
That's why I carry octane boosters with me.
Good question though. If I'm not mistaken, on the single hose pumps, the shut-off valves are located in the pump itself, which means there really isn't any residual fuel left in the hose. My opinion anyway.
Good question though. If I'm not mistaken, on the single hose pumps, the shut-off valves are located in the pump itself, which means there really isn't any residual fuel left in the hose. My opinion anyway.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Conroe Texas
Possibly the pump shut switch off is there but the hose remains fill of almost one gallon. If you dont have pinging I would not waste money on booster, I can get by with unlead as long as I dont hot rod the bike.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 164
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From: Montana
If I did my math correctly--
If the fuel hose has a 1 inch inside diameter and the hose length is 10 feet--
I calculated 42.24 ounces of low grade will be dispenced from the hose before
premium fuel is delivered to your tank.--Can anyone verify this using those dimentions?
R.
If the fuel hose has a 1 inch inside diameter and the hose length is 10 feet--
I calculated 42.24 ounces of low grade will be dispenced from the hose before
premium fuel is delivered to your tank.--Can anyone verify this using those dimentions?
R.
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Virginia
Back when gas hit the $4 mark, I switched to regular gas trying to save a few cents and my FLH did not notice the difference. I still use regular gas with no drop in performance & fuel milage.