gasoline quality

[franco6]

some folks at the houston wrench party were talking about types of gas they use. one s valk did not do good on premium ,surprise to some who only use that . now if its regular do people seek the least expensive fuel? is there a link with the numerous carb problems one reads on this board and this practice? ???
curious.

[Jack]

In 10 years, I've never used anything but regular grade fuel.  No problems ever.  Of course, if folks have extra money to pay for premium, perhaps they will send it to me.

[Mikey]

I use whatever contains the least % of ethanol... it's worth the extra $.50 a tank to throw in premium when the 87 octane is 10% ethanol.

[Patrick]

There is no reason to use premium grade fuel unless you need to because of some engine changes that may end up requiring a higher octane such as an after market trigger or some other ignition system  'upgrade'..In fact, higher octane can cause some cold weather starting problems.. Ethanol is a different story, this stuff is junk, so the least amount of this crap in your fuel the better.. This fuel [alcohol] draws moisture like crazy and it breaks down[varnishes] quickly.. Some areas of the country still have no-ethanol fuel which makes a huge difference in the way some vehicles run.. In this area the only supplier is Kwik-fill/Red Apple.. I've never really been crazy about this fuel, even though its all American, but, it does make a big difference in the operation of some engines..

[Scott from FL, now in Maine]

+1 with Jack 

[franco6]

as far as ethanol, in the houston area we have no choice. i remember though when it first came out they warned about ruber hoses deteriorating ,there is no more talk of that now.

[Sharkey]

I just fill up wherever we stop. I don't worry about brands, and always use 87 oct. Ethanol is mandated here in Missouri, so there is no way around it. On a few road trips I used gas with no ethanol, and got a few more miles to the gallon, but nothing to brag about.

[fudgie]

I usually use reg 87. Sometimes 89. If I feel like spending a few extra pennies I will get 91,92, or 93. When I cross the Mississippi she gets the E-10. I think its 89 but a few cents cheaper then 87. To me it runs better. Or maybe my bike just prefer to ride the plains.  ??? Cheap when I travel since I will got through tanks. 15,000 miles or so on the E-10 with no probs.

[R J MILES]

Living in Iowa, all our gas has a 10% mix of corn juice. I have a 98 Tourer, 99 IS with around 130,000 miles between the two. 6 degree and 4 degree trigger wheels and modified exhaust. Have run the 89 oxtane corn juice from day one. Have never had a fuel related problem on either bike. Same goes for my Acura and Ford Ranger. Use Seafoam for winter lay-up, but still might ride if it warms up to 40-45 degrees.             Fuzzy

[daytona]

I haven't found any change with 10% corn juice! EXCEPT twice the cost @ the grocery!!!!!