Grade Of Fuel Poll

glider · Oct 27th, 2007, 07:08 AM

What grade of gas do you use in your Harley?

Should be interesting to see what's used.

Feel free to leave your comments.

Please keep all lengthy conversations and questions in the proper forum instead of posting them in the POLL threads.

The POLL threads are for gathering information on the products and not for discussions about the products themselves .

The FUEL forum is for the questions and answers.

Engine, Fuel and Exhaust - Harley Davidson Community

Thanks

leapfreak · Oct 27th, 2007, 08:40 AM

Right now I am using Shell gasoline and a mom & pop store brand but both are 93 octane. Depends on the price. So far no problems at all.

Not Very PC · Oct 27th, 2007, 09:28 AM

I tune my bikes to run on 91 anything but my choice at the pump if I can get it is Sunoco 93. I also carry Lucas Liquid HP to add if I end up with a tank of CRAP gas.

Hobbit · Oct 27th, 2007, 09:39 AM

not voted as ours are rated different we get 95 or 97 one is normal unleaded and one super the bike runs better and cooler on 97

wildspirit97 · Oct 27th, 2007, 12:34 PM

I alway put in super, but I've noticed from state to state the octane in the super can really vary. also a lot of place are going to ethanol.

WildBill2566 · Oct 28th, 2007, 10:45 AM

97 or 98 octain from BP (ultimate) or Shell (V power plus), both the BP ultimate and Shell V power plus, have lubricants and cleaners which maintain performance.

WB

glider · Oct 28th, 2007, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildBill2566

97 or 98 octain from BP (ultimate) or Shell (V power plus), both the BP ultimate and Shell V power plus, have lubricants and cleaners which maintain performance.

WB

Do you mean 87 in your post or do you have some super duper gas where you are at?

Highest we have is 93 octane.

Good point about the cleaners.

SilverFoXD · Oct 29th, 2007, 06:52 PM

Use 91 octane. Haven't seen 93 in years (Phoenix area) but would use it if available.

SteveB · Oct 29th, 2007, 08:25 PM

Always try to run highest octane, in NC it is mainly 93 octane and I prefer BP Super. They used to sell racing fuel at a local gas station that was 102 octane. Scared I might burn a piston though.

Mako · Oct 30th, 2007, 10:05 PM

I always use 93. Price difference means I might spend 50 cents more per tankful from mid-grade, so I don't worry about price so much anymore, just performance.

View Poll Results: Grade Of Fuel Used
Hi Test Only (93)	397	74.21%
Mid Grade Only (91)	108	20.19%
Lower Grade Only (89)	18	3.36%
Low Grade Only (87)	10	1.87%
Doesn't Matter To Me	2	0.37%
Voters: 535. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 27th, 2007, 07:08 AM	#1
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,064 My Mood:	Grade Of Fuel Poll What grade of gas do you use in your Harley? Should be interesting to see what's used. Feel free to leave your comments. Please keep all lengthy conversations and questions in the proper forum instead of posting them in the POLL threads. The POLL threads are for gathering information on the products and not for discussions about the products themselves . The FUEL forum is for the questions and answers. Engine, Fuel and Exhaust - Harley Davidson Community Thanks Last edited by glider; Feb 17th, 2010 at 01:01 PM.

Oct 27th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#2
leapfreak Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 Ultra Classic w/Motor Trike Kit Join Date: Jan 6th, 2007 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 144	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Right now I am using Shell gasoline and a mom & pop store brand but both are 93 octane. Depends on the price. So far no problems at all.

Oct 27th, 2007, 09:28 AM	#3
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: Apr 17th, 2007 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 598 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll I tune my bikes to run on 91 anything but my choice at the pump if I can get it is Sunoco 93. I also carry Lucas Liquid HP to add if I end up with a tank of CRAP gas. __________________ "It's just a tool box, you pick the tool for the job". "Myself I like the ol' 1911 45." (Sam, Ronin) "I know because I've still got the shovel" (Man who knew the real story)

Oct 27th, 2007, 09:39 AM	#4
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,737 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll not voted as ours are rated different we get 95 or 97 one is normal unleaded and one super the bike runs better and cooler on 97

Oct 27th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#5
wildspirit97 Contributor$ Ride: 2007 softail fxst Join Date: Sep 12th, 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,113 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll I alway put in super, but I've noticed from state to state the octane in the super can really vary. also a lot of place are going to ethanol.

Oct 28th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#6
WildBill2566 New Family Ride: Road King 2009 Join Date: Oct 28th, 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll 97 or 98 octain from BP (ultimate) or Shell (V power plus), both the BP ultimate and Shell V power plus, have lubricants and cleaners which maintain performance. WB

Oct 29th, 2007, 06:52 PM	#8
SilverFoXD Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Pewter SuperGlide Join Date: Sep 1st, 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 60	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Use 91 octane. Haven't seen 93 in years (Phoenix area) but would use it if available.

Oct 29th, 2007, 08:25 PM	#9
SteveB Warming The Wheels Ride: '07 Electra Glide Classic Join Date: Sep 9th, 2007 Location: Down the road past the church on the right; NC Posts: 83 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll Always try to run highest octane, in NC it is mainly 93 octane and I prefer BP Super. They used to sell racing fuel at a local gas station that was 102 octane. Scared I might burn a piston though.

Oct 30th, 2007, 10:05 PM	#10
Mako Start The Engine Ride: 2007 Road King Join Date: Sep 15th, 2007 Location: Northwest Florida Posts: 36 My Mood:	Re: Grade Of Fuel Poll I always use 93. Price difference means I might spend 50 cents more per tankful from mid-grade, so I don't worry about price so much anymore, just performance. __________________ Ride safe, Mako

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