Shell Gasoline in my FLHR

R. Lewis · Mar 18th, 2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryBikeBum

Shell had a big problem a few years back to where they added additives that they didn't declare and the addittives ate compenents in some peoples cars which cause huge warranty issues? Gm and Ford I think sued Shell and shell finally admitted that they had used the problematic chemicals. I personnally don't like Shell Gas.

Here in E. Missouri - Shell is now adding nitrogen to their fuel!?

jimharvey1 · Mar 18th, 2009, 08:26 PM

What ever happened to good ole' Sunoco 260? That stuff made anything run good.

glider · Mar 18th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Wasn't the 260 billed as 102 octane way back then?

UglyJohn · Mar 18th, 2009, 10:17 PM

As long as it doesn't ping, I use it. With the RK, (Carb) I stopped in just about any station and all good. In fact, in the winter I ran regular many times without any problems. Summer time, I run strictly premium fuel. Since I don't race or care about how fast I get off the light, it's not a big deal to me. In my Ugly bike I run premium all the time just because it runs hot anyway. Just my .02 worth.
Ugly John

DDogg · Mar 19th, 2009, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by glider

You can add me to the list of the people that didn't like shell in the RK. I tried it once because I was low and didn't like the way the bike ran at all. A noticable difference. I'll stick with Sunoco 93.

I'm also with Glider on this one. Here in Michigan we have Sunoco Utrra 94 octane. I might be crazy. But my bike runs better sucking 94 then 91. I would suspect it would run cooler too, but it's been to cold out to tell.

beamernc · Mar 21st, 2009, 10:35 PM

The highest we can get around here is 91 octane unless we go for the 100 octane racing fuel for $6 a gallon.

AV8er · Mar 30th, 2009, 02:22 AM

I run mostly Shell and 76 gas in my '03 RKC and the bikes runs great from the coast to the high Sierra. Using Chevron I notice that the performance is about the same, however, I get about 2-3 MPG less. I've tried it from several different Chevron stations around SoCal with similar results, so it's Shell or 76 gas for me.

Mar 18th, 2009, 08:26 PM	#22
jimharvey1 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Ultra Classic FLHTCU Join Date: Nov 16th, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 141	Re: Shell Gasoline in my FLHR What ever happened to good ole' Sunoco 260? That stuff made anything run good. __________________ Yeah, it's a Harley...No, you can't drive it!

Mar 18th, 2009, 09:59 PM	#23
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,064 My Mood:	Re: Shell Gasoline in my FLHR Wasn't the 260 billed as 102 octane way back then? __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Mar 18th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#24
UglyJohn Play The Throttle Ride: 2007 Ultra Join Date: Feb 2nd, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 292 My Mood:	Re: Shell Gasoline in my FLHR As long as it doesn't ping, I use it. With the RK, (Carb) I stopped in just about any station and all good. In fact, in the winter I ran regular many times without any problems. Summer time, I run strictly premium fuel. Since I don't race or care about how fast I get off the light, it's not a big deal to me. In my Ugly bike I run premium all the time just because it runs hot anyway. Just my .02 worth. Ugly John

Mar 21st, 2009, 10:35 PM	#26
beamernc New Family Ride: 2009 FLHTCU Join Date: Mar 15th, 2009 Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 7	Re: Shell Gasoline in my FLHR The highest we can get around here is 91 octane unless we go for the 100 octane racing fuel for $6 a gallon.

Mar 30th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#27
AV8er Start The Engine Ride: 2003 Road King Classic Join Date: May 27th, 2008 Posts: 18 My Mood:	Re: Shell Gasoline in my FLHR I run mostly Shell and 76 gas in my '03 RKC and the bikes runs great from the coast to the high Sierra. Using Chevron I notice that the performance is about the same, however, I get about 2-3 MPG less. I've tried it from several different Chevron stations around SoCal with similar results, so it's Shell or 76 gas for me.

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