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slim6596 · Jul 4th, 2012, 01:14 PM

When I first got my Heritage, I was using 91 because, in my ignorance, I thought it was good enough since it was labeled premium. Bike started having problems, so after searching around I found a mom and pop gas station that has 93. Filled up and added a splash of octane boost, now the bike runs like a scalded dog. I only add a splash of octane boost once every 3rd or 4th fillup, but I use 93 octane and nothing less now.

HogDoc Olliday · Jul 17th, 2012, 05:27 PM

I use high test (93) in my 2008 Road King Classic.

Lowrider85 · Jul 26th, 2012, 07:48 PM

I was using race fuel 116 oct in my 119" but it started getting expensive... Had to go back to using 93 oct and retarting my timing.

kramit · Jul 26th, 2012, 09:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by slim6596 View Post

When I first got my Heritage, I was using 91 because, in my ignorance, I thought it was good enough since it was labeled premium. Bike started having problems, so after searching around I found a mom and pop gas station that has 93. Filled up and added a splash of octane boost, now the bike runs like a scalded dog. I only add a splash of octane boost once every 3rd or 4th fillup, but I use 93 octane and nothing less now.

I found a gas station near my home that refuses to buy etahnol. He stays pretty busy selling to mc..boaters..rv's etc., that's all I buy now. Sometimes use Startron in the gas though

cajunrider1 · Aug 19th, 2012, 08:30 AM

I use Conoco ethanol free 93 where available.

Jack Klarich · Aug 20th, 2012, 11:50 PM

On my recent trip I had little choice in fuels at times, I did run some ethanol free 89 and my bike ran like a scalded dog, a buddy of mine with a new bagger wanted to race on I 90 he was no match for my Bob

Lbaba · Aug 30th, 2012, 02:30 PM

We don't have ethanol free in my liberal state, I put a splash of klotz octane boost every fill up and works well...

Jack Klarich · Aug 31st, 2012, 04:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lbaba View Post

We don't have ethanol free in my liberal state, I put a splash of klotz octane boost every fill up and works well...

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada Have You looked here yet?

yellotang · Sep 1st, 2012, 11:29 AM

Thanx for the link, too bad is very far from perfect.

TUCCI · Sep 2nd, 2012, 06:37 PM

91 is the highest octane available in AZ.

View Poll Results: Grade Of Fuel Used
Hi Test Only (93)	779	73.91%
Mid Grade Only (91)	216	20.49%
Lower Grade Only (89)	29	2.75%
Low Grade Only (87)	23	2.18%
Doesn't Matter To Me	7	0.66%
Voters: 1054. You may not vote on this poll

Jul 17th, 2012, 05:27 PM	#242
HogDoc Olliday Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Road King Classic Join Date: Jul 13th, 2012 Posts: 37	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll I use high test (93) in my 2008 Road King Classic. __________________ HogDoc Olliday HOGNRASASS* "Born 100 years too late."

Jul 26th, 2012, 07:48 PM	#243
Lowrider85 Start The Engine Ride: 2005 Road King Join Date: Jul 22nd, 2012 Location: CT Posts: 46 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll I was using race fuel 116 oct in my 119" but it started getting expensive... Had to go back to using 93 oct and retarting my timing.

Jul 26th, 2012, 09:43 PM	#244
kramit New Family Ride: 2009 FLSTC Join Date: Jul 25th, 2012 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 9 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Quote: Originally Posted by slim6596 View Post When I first got my Heritage, I was using 91 because, in my ignorance, I thought it was good enough since it was labeled premium. Bike started having problems, so after searching around I found a mom and pop gas station that has 93. Filled up and added a splash of octane boost, now the bike runs like a scalded dog. I only add a splash of octane boost once every 3rd or 4th fillup, but I use 93 octane and nothing less now. I found a gas station near my home that refuses to buy etahnol. He stays pretty busy selling to mc..boaters..rv's etc., that's all I buy now. Sometimes use Startron in the gas though

Aug 19th, 2012, 08:30 AM	#245
cajunrider1 New Family Ride: 2012 FLHTK Join Date: Aug 18th, 2012 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll I use Conoco ethanol free 93 where available.

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Jul 4th, 2012, 01:14 PM	#241
slim6596 Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: Jul 1st, 2012 Location: Terre Haute, In Posts: 21 My Mood:	When I first got my Heritage, I was using 91 because, in my ignorance, I thought it was good enough since it was labeled premium. Bike started having problems, so after searching around I found a mom and pop gas station that has 93. Filled up and added a splash of octane boost, now the bike runs like a scalded dog. I only add a splash of octane boost once every 3rd or 4th fillup, but I use 93 octane and nothing less now.

Aug 20th, 2012, 11:50 PM	#246
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,594 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll On my recent trip I had little choice in fuels at times, I did run some ethanol free 89 and my bike ran like a scalded dog, a buddy of mine with a new bagger wanted to race on I 90 he was no match for my Bob __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

Aug 30th, 2012, 02:30 PM	#247
Lbaba New Family Ride: 2006 FLHR Join Date: Aug 25th, 2012 Posts: 6	We don't have ethanol free in my liberal state, I put a splash of klotz octane boost every fill up and works well...

Aug 31st, 2012, 04:35 PM	#248
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,594 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Quote: Originally Posted by Lbaba View Post We don't have ethanol free in my liberal state, I put a splash of klotz octane boost every fill up and works well... Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada Have You looked here yet? __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

Sep 1st, 2012, 11:29 AM	#249
yellotang Start The Engine Ride: 2004 Join Date: Aug 25th, 2012 Posts: 27	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Thanx for the link, too bad is very far from perfect.

Sep 2nd, 2012, 06:37 PM	#250
TUCCI Warming The Wheels Ride: 2011 Road King Join Date: Aug 6th, 2012 Location: Glendale AZ Posts: 79	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll 91 is the highest octane available in AZ. __________________ 2011 FLHR ROAD KING

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