Grade Of Fuel Poll

Twisted_Games · Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:09 PM

I use the highest octane I can find. Its more exspensive, but when i fill me truck up for $100.00, $10.00 just dont seem to be a lot for fuel.

joyflyin · Jan 11th, 2008, 09:16 AM

We've always run 93, I'd like to have the choice of 91, but as quirky as my bike can be, I would be afraid to change....creatures of habit you know....I may try it this summer just to see if there is a difference. That's my 2 cents....

cuznjed · Jan 11th, 2008, 12:14 PM

I run the highest grade because the dealership told me I should, dont know if it makes a big difference but still have the new guy worries and dont want to mess my bike up.

Hi-Tek Rednek · Jan 11th, 2008, 01:22 PM

I also run 93 in my 2007 Heritage Softail due the dealer and the owners manual says. Figure with Electronic Fuel Inj I'd better play on the safe side while still under Warranty! Later,Hi-Tek Rednek

HarleyHarry · Jan 13th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Voted 91 as I think that works out to be our 95

smitty901 · Jan 13th, 2008, 01:58 PM

In my 07 I run 93(because thats what HD says to run) however I have put 90 in it when I could not get 93 and it ran fine.
In my 96 fatboy I run any thing they have and it makes no difference

bikermonkey · Mar 14th, 2008, 08:45 AM

Well don’t I feel CHEAP ! I’ve used good ol 87 octane for years. Put 57g on my last softail and never had an issue. I do run higher octane when running the hills or two up riding with my friends because we ride a little harder then, so I do switch it up quite a bit. No drama here, 87 runs great on my day to day jaunts.

UncleRon · Mar 16th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Manual says run 93 or higher so that's what I run. With prices what they are now , I
wish I could run "regular" but I'm happy to be able run period

Unk

Apyle · Mar 16th, 2008, 06:32 PM

The only kind of gas I avoid is admiral's. That stuff seems to evaporate or something, the fuel mileage goes down to about 29mpg.

ProF · Mar 19th, 2008, 05:32 PM

Here in Calif. I've never seen anything higher than 91. I used to run midgrade (89) on my '86 fxrs, but after my motor rebuild, the builder suggested staying at 91. The fxrs didn't like 87 at all.

I'm using 91 in my RG (03).

View Poll Results: Grade Of Fuel Used
Hi Test Only (93)	353	74.00%
Mid Grade Only (91)	99	20.75%
Lower Grade Only (89)	16	3.35%
Low Grade Only (87)	8	1.68%
Doesn't Matter To Me	1	0.21%
Voters: 477. You may not vote on this poll

Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:09 PM	#31
Twisted_Games Start The Engine Ride: 2005_Dyna_Super_Glide Join Date: Nov 16th, 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 36 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll I use the highest octane I can find. Its more exspensive, but when i fill me truck up for $100.00, $10.00 just dont seem to be a lot for fuel.

Jan 11th, 2008, 09:16 AM	#32
joyflyin Community Leader Ride: 2005 Deuce Join Date: Jan 5th, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,216 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll We've always run 93, I'd like to have the choice of 91, but as quirky as my bike can be, I would be afraid to change....creatures of habit you know....I may try it this summer just to see if there is a difference. That's my 2 cents....

Jan 11th, 2008, 12:14 PM	#33
cuznjed Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Dyna FXDC Join Date: Nov 4th, 2007 Location: Lees Summit, Missouri Posts: 628 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll I run the highest grade because the dealership told me I should, dont know if it makes a big difference but still have the new guy worries and dont want to mess my bike up.

Jan 11th, 2008, 01:22 PM	#34
Hi-Tek Rednek Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Heritage Softail Join Date: Jun 18th, 2007 Location: Georgetown,Delaware Posts: 127 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll I also run 93 in my 2007 Heritage Softail due the dealer and the owners manual says. Figure with Electronic Fuel Inj I'd better play on the safe side while still under Warranty! Later,Hi-Tek Rednek

Jan 13th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#35
HarleyHarry Banned Ride: . Join Date: Apr 7th, 2007 Posts: 602 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Voted 91 as I think that works out to be our 95

Jan 13th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#36
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,018 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll In my 07 I run 93(because thats what HD says to run) however I have put 90 in it when I could not get 93 and it ran fine. In my 96 fatboy I run any thing they have and it makes no difference

Mar 14th, 2008, 08:45 AM	#37
bikermonkey Play The Throttle Ride: 2002 Fatboy, name "Seabiscuit" Join Date: Oct 24th, 2007 Location: Corbin, Kentucky Posts: 322 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Well don’t I feel CHEAP ! I’ve used good ol 87 octane for years. Put 57g on my last softail and never had an issue. I do run higher octane when running the hills or two up riding with my friends because we ride a little harder then, so I do switch it up quite a bit. No drama here, 87 runs great on my day to day jaunts. __________________ Don't make me pick you out of my carburetor.

Mar 16th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#38
UncleRon Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 Heritage Classic Join Date: Feb 2nd, 2008 Posts: 74 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Manual says run 93 or higher so that's what I run. With prices what they are now , I wish I could run "regular" but I'm happy to be able run period Unk

Mar 16th, 2008, 06:32 PM	#39
Apyle Community Star Ride: 1987 FXRS LOWRIDER Join Date: Jan 26th, 2008 Location: st.louis MI Posts: 473 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll The only kind of gas I avoid is admiral's. That stuff seems to evaporate or something, the fuel mileage goes down to about 29mpg.

Mar 19th, 2008, 05:32 PM	#40
ProF Contributor$ Ride: '03 Road Glide Join Date: Mar 17th, 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 276 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Here in Calif. I've never seen anything higher than 91. I used to run midgrade (89) on my '86 fxrs, but after my motor rebuild, the builder suggested staying at 91. The fxrs didn't like 87 at all. I'm using 91 in my RG (03). __________________ I doubt, therefore I might be.

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