|
groundpounder01
|
 |
« on: August 10, 2010, 06:59:30 PM » |
|
With all the ethanol gas blends what Should you use in the bikes? 87,89,93, Or look for pumps that doesnt have the ethanol sticker on them?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
B
|
 |
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2010, 07:17:22 PM » |
|
the big girl drinks ethabol like water. I try to stay ethanol-free high octane, myself.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"if I ride the morning winds to the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me." TLB-Ps.139:9-10
|
|
|
Tropic traveler
Member
Posts: 3117
Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
Silver Springs, Florida
|
|
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2010, 07:20:00 PM » |
|
87 with the 10% alky runs just fine in all 3 of our Valks. I have not noticed any significant differences when the 10% blend appeared a few years back.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
'13 F6B black-the real new Valkyrie Tourer
'13 F6B red for Kim
'97 Valkyrie Tourer r&w, OLDFRT's ride now!
'98 Valkyrie Tourer burgundy & cream traded for Kim's F6B
'05 SS 750 traded for Kim's F6B
'99 Valkyrie black & silver Tourer, traded in on my F6B
'05 Triumph R3 gone but not forgotten!
|
|
|
SANDMAN5
Member
Posts: 2176
Mileage 65875
East TN
|
|
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2010, 07:51:34 PM » |
|
I run 87 all the time...non-ethanol when I can. Tried the
93 a few times. Only difference is it costs more. YMMV
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"Evolution" is a dying religion being kept alive with tax dollars.  |
|
|
MP
Member
Posts: 5532
1997 Std Valkyrie and 2001 red/blk I/S w/sidecar
North Dakota
|
|
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2010, 04:59:52 AM » |
|
87 is fine, others just cost more, and do no good. We have almost all 10% ethanol up here in ND, and works just fine. Never had a gas problem.
MP
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 "Ridin' with Cycho" |
|
|
|
CamTom12
|
|
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2010, 06:20:28 AM » |
|
Higher octane numbers equal more resistance to burn. That means more engine deposits from unburned fuel.
I recommend you always run the lowest octane fuel you can safely run and avoid detonation.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
1998 Valkyrie Standard
|
|
|
Patrick
Member
Posts: 15433
VRCC 4474
Largo Florida
|
|
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2010, 06:30:57 AM » |
|
The only non-ethanol I've found is Kwik-fill in the north and Marathon in the south.. However, there are any number of stations that sell 90 octane marine fuel without it, but, its pretty expensive..
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
sugerbear
|
|
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2010, 06:39:54 AM » |
|
87 and 10% for me too,I just try to buy at a high volume station.(fresher)  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Ricky-D
|
|
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2010, 07:07:40 AM » |
|
My Valkyrie definitely runs better with non-ethanol blended gasoline.
Especially so at very low throttle settings and at idle.
I've got the 6 degree trigger wheel installed.
***
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2000_Valkyrie_Interstate
|
|
|
Mildew
Member
Posts: 464
Live, Not Just Exist
Auburn, Ga
|
|
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2010, 08:56:53 AM » |
|
87 for me. Didn't know some gas has ethanol and some didn't. I guess I need to pay more attention
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Live, Not Just Exist
|
|
|
|
Valkahuna
|
|
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2010, 10:57:47 AM » |
|
Higher octane numbers equal more resistance to burn. That means more engine deposits from unburned fuel.
I recommend you always run the lowest octane fuel you can safely run and avoid detonation.
+1 As long as your motor and timing (no mod degree wheel) are stock, buying anything over 87 Octane is a waste of money. As for ethanol - get used to it! Our lovely government has decided that is the way to be green and "energy self sufficient", even though the process of turning corn into ethanol is actually energy negative, (takes more fuel than it saves!!!)all things considered. Ethanol is especially bad on older engines since it literally will eat rubber and plastics components. |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: August 11, 2010, 11:00:04 AM by Valkahuna »
|
Logged
|
The key thing is to wake up breathing! All the rest can be fixed. (Except Stupid - You can't fix that)
2014 Indian Chieftain
2001 Valkyrie I/S
Proud to be a Vietnam Vet (US Air Force - SAC, 1967-1972)
|
|
|
Mildew
Member
Posts: 464
Live, Not Just Exist
Auburn, Ga
|
|
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2010, 05:40:51 PM » |
|
Shouldn't use rubber or plastics in your ethanol stills either. Lol
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Live, Not Just Exist
|
|
|
|
F6Dave
|
|
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2010, 06:45:40 PM » |
|
My 98 Tourer runs fine on any gasoline, including the 85 octane junk they sell here at high altitude. However, my 99 IS often knocks without mid grade or premium, especially in hot weather, so I avoid regular grades. I'm not sure if this is because of the different ignition timing on the IS, of if maybe a trigger wheel was installed (I bought it used and haven't looked in there yet).
Higher octane fuels resist detonation, but the tradeoff is that they have a lower BTU content and hence will reduce mileage and performance a bit. So, as mentioned in another post, buying a higher octane than you need is a waste of money.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Farther
|
|
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2010, 06:51:05 PM » |
|
Ethanol is especially bad on older engines since it literally will eat rubber and plastics components. Fortunately our Valkyrie were made after the '70s and the rubber and plastic components are now make to resist alcohol fuels and additive. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Thanks,
~Farther
|
|
|
R J
Member
Posts: 13380
DS-0009 ...... # 173
Des Moines, IA
|
|
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2010, 07:04:42 PM » |
|
We have 87 - no alky $2.779
We have 89 - 10% $2.579
We have 93 - 10% $2.979
That is what the pumps read today when I was out.
I run the cheaper one, I have run it since it came out, and I see no difference in MGM. Same mileage, same get up and get after it, so why spend $.20 a gallon more for nothing.
I also use it in my lawn mower, weed eater, tractors, even pour it in the cracks in the drive to kill weeds. Ethanol is in everything in my garage........
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
44 Harley ServiCar   |
|
|
fudgie
Member
Posts: 10613
Better to be judged by 12, then carried by 6.
Huntington Indiana
|
|
« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2010, 07:34:02 AM » |
|
We have 87 - no alky $2.779
We have 89 - 10% $2.579
We have 93 - 10% $2.979
That is what the pumps read today when I was out.
I run the cheaper one, I have run it since it came out, and I see no difference in MGM. Same mileage, same get up and get after it, so why spend $.20 a gallon more for nothing.
Thats what I do. Cant wait to cross the Mississippi R to get it. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Now you're in the world of the wolves... And we welcome all you sheep... VRCC-#7196 VRCCDS-#0175 DTR PGR |
|
|
|
