Author Topic: quick question on gas (Read 2131 times)

xsmooth69x · « **on:** July 11, 2011, 07:58:34 pm »

what kind of gas do you put in your bikes?

regular mid or premium?

Johnie · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2011, 08:11:28 pm »

87 octane regular and I use the "no ethanol" blend for my stockers.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2011, 08:13:52 pm »

How would one know if a stations gas contains ethanol or not?

ZanVooden · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2011, 08:14:34 pm »

FAQ:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=264.0

I personally use the lowest grade that doesnt contain ethanol. I only put corn in my tank if I have no other choice.

Holden · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2011, 08:24:11 pm »

Quote from: DJ_AX on July 11, 2011, 08:13:52 pm

How would one know if a stations gas contains ethanol or not?

At least in Michigan (I don't know if this is a state or federal requirement), if the gas contains ethanol, the pump must must be labeled as such. You'll see a sticker on the pump indicating that the gas contains 10% ethanol. Around here, Shell, BP and Mobil can be relied on not to contain ethanol. You'll find the ethanol sticker on the pumps of many other brands of gas.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2011, 08:28:04 pm »

Its virtually impossible to avoid ethonol in the Chicago area, especially during the summer.

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2011, 08:48:51 pm »

87 is fine. Not a good idea to run premium in these bikes regardless of whether you think or some one else tells you they run better. Do a search if you want more this has been thoroughly discussed before.

vance · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2011, 08:55:59 pm »

Quote from: DJ_AX on July 11, 2011, 08:13:52 pm

How would one know if a stations gas contains ethanol or not?

Should be a sticker on the pump that says "non-oxygenated"

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=85973.msg967917#msg967917

Gordon · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2011, 09:14:19 pm »

Quote from: xsmooth69x on July 11, 2011, 07:58:34 pm

what kind of gas do you put in your bikes?

regular mid or premium?

I'm guessing you didn't see this thread:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=34103.0

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2011, 09:34:34 pm »

Quote from: vance on July 11, 2011, 08:55:59 pm

Quote from: DJ_AX on July 11, 2011, 08:13:52 pm
How would one know if a stations gas contains ethanol or not?

Should be a sticker on the pump that says "non-oxygenated"

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=85973.msg967917#msg967917

lol vance to funny man i live in chanhassen right outside minneapolis and i drive a subaru hahahahahahha

and ya maybe i shouldve used the search

also why is ethanol bad?

Gordon · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2011, 09:49:46 pm »

Quote from: xsmooth69x on July 11, 2011, 09:34:34 pm

also why is ethanol bad?

Do you mean politically, socially or mechanically?

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2011, 11:18:49 pm »

Quote from: Gordon on July 11, 2011, 09:49:46 pm

Quote from: xsmooth69x on July 11, 2011, 09:34:34 pm

also why is ethanol bad?

Do you mean politically, socially or mechanically?

door #3 mechanically

Gordon · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2011, 12:02:07 am »

Quote from: xsmooth69x on July 11, 2011, 11:18:49 pm

Quote from: Gordon on July 11, 2011, 09:49:46 pm
Quote from: xsmooth69x on July 11, 2011, 09:34:34 pm

also why is ethanol bad?

Do you mean politically, socially or mechanically?

door #3 mechanically

Well, to name just a couple: It causes non-metallic fuel system parts to dry out, harden and shrink or crack. It absorbs moisture which can lead to corrosion of metallic parts.

Johnie · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2011, 05:12:29 am »

We have stations here in WI that have big signs that say "no ethanol" in any pumps. I only frequent those stations. For some reason I think people are turning away from the ethanol blends if possible.

Really? · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2011, 05:49:55 am »

Use something like Shell or Chevron as well. It has 5 times the EPA minimum requirement of detergent. It will keep the carbs from varnishing as fast.

The cheap gas will just have the EPA minimum.

My Venture has been a garage queen at times. I have been able to let her sit for 6-7 months without having to clean the carbs. It was 2-3 months with cheap gas.

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:24:18 pm »

damn it what a pain in the ass......

well ill try to use some none ethanol gas stations or use shell or cheveron.....

its hard to get none ethanol gas here in MN its everywhere. i never noticed the stuff till i moved here from florida.

i always thought that put that ethanol stuff in the gas so it doesn't freeze over the winter. didnt know its bad for the motorcycle.....

Spanner 1 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:41:12 pm »

Apparently millions of people have been drinking 'corn sugar' too.... due to the epidemic of obesity and diabetes... ( I'll be proved right one day

)... 90% of everything on the shelves of my local F#&dland store contains massive amounts of HFCS.. looked at lots and lots of labels.....

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2011, 02:18:04 am »

Quote from: Spanner 1 on July 12, 2011, 08:41:12 pm

Apparently millions of people have been drinking 'corn sugar' too.... due to the epidemic of obesity and diabetes... ( I'll be proved right one day )... 90% of everything on the shelves of my local F#&dland store contains massive amounts of HFCS.. looked at lots and lots of labels.....

its fine in moderation

Deltarider · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2011, 03:53:28 am »

I prefer BP Ultimate and in Germany Aral 100. I believe it's ethanol free and it keeps everything in the inlet tract wonderfully clean. I suppose it's like gasoline with a touch of seafoam.
In my 32 years experience these countries always had the better gasolines: Germany, Holland, Switzerland and Italy.

Duanob · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2011, 08:11:09 am »

Quote from: Deltarider on July 13, 2011, 03:53:28 am

I prefer BP Ultimate and in Germany Aral 100. I believe it's ethanol free and it keeps everything in the inlet tract wonderfully clean. I suppose it's like gasoline with a touch of seafoam.
In my 32 years experience these countries always had the better gasolines: Germany, Holland, Switzerland and Italy.

That's because you guys across the pond don't have the corn industry trying to make a buttload of money selling to every nook and cranny of American lives. Politics is an interesting phenomenon.

dna_level_c7 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2011, 09:52:15 am »

My bike ran noticeably better when I used 87 (economy) opposed to 92 or 94 (premium).

I had started using the premium when my friend said my bike would run cleaner. Well for two weeks after switching I had a rough idle and a stumble on take off. After I went back to economy the bike ran like a top.

BobbyR · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2011, 09:58:00 am »

Well here in the NY Metro area 10% ethanol is all I can get. 400 miles away on an Indian Reservation I could get leaded. Don;t think I did not think about getting some Gas cans bringing down a seasons supply.

Gordon · « **Reply #22 on:** July 13, 2011, 11:01:28 am »

Quote from: dna_level_c7 on July 13, 2011, 09:52:15 am

My bike ran noticeably better when I used 87 (economy) opposed to 92 or 94 (premium).

I had started using the premium when my friend said my bike would run cleaner. Well for two weeks after switching I had a rough idle and a stumble on take off. After I went back to economy the bike ran like a top.

Your friend has bought into one of the many myths that the oil companies have no reason or desire to quell. They don't care why you buy the more expensive gas, as long as you do.

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Author Topic: quick question on gas (Read 2131 times)