Octoane Boosters : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

HDUltrarider · 11-02-2008, 06:07 AM

Hey who uses Octane boosters on in their rides and if so what do you use?

kemo · 11-02-2008, 06:29 AM

I used Lucus once and was not pleased. Seemed to me that I lost a couple of miles to the gallon and it wasn't because I was twisting the throttle. Have not used it since.

Gypsy Rider · 11-02-2008, 10:11 AM

I've used Lucas and it works. After Katrina high test was hard to get. It said high test but no way was it. My 117 was pinging so badly on one tank I thought it was going to blow up. I had to throw in a bottle of booster and the pinging stopped.I haven't seen a difference since the high test is what it used to be and that booster is expensive

Maxxdaddy · 11-17-2008, 03:11 PM

I just started using Lucas. Had to use something. Gas sucks.
Max

Jeffytune · 11-17-2008, 03:16 PM

Lucas here as well, but since the temperature has dropped here, I find i do not need it.
I also use there Injector cleaner as it is a 100% oil product and helps to lubricate better then the gas we get with the 10% alcohol in it.

Jeffytune · 11-17-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kemo

I used Lucus once and was not pleased. Seemed to me that I lost a couple of miles to the gallon and it wasn't because I was twisting the throttle. Have not used it since.

Hi Kemo.

The reason for your mileage loss is that the higher the Octane, the higher the flash point of the gas but the lower temperature it will produce.
In short, it looses power, and you will need more gas to same the work. That is why with the 10% alcohol in the fuel, you loose mileage as well.
Octane boost should only be used to combat pining.

Tripl8 · 12-01-2008, 09:33 PM

Why would anybody add Octane booster and throw the engine timing off ???...

mungo · 12-01-2008, 09:43 PM

The only time I use it is when premium is tough to find as in the case after hurricane Ike.

Otherwise, the only additive I run is a little bit of Sta-bil gas stabilizer to help remove water from the tank and keep the gas fresh in the event I can't ride. Mainly just in the colder months.

Tripl8 · 12-01-2008, 09:46 PM

I understand ...but its bad schitt...pull the plugs after running it for 4 or 5 tanks and see what they look like...

Mr Cujo · 12-01-2008, 10:20 PM

Tripl8 said,

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I understand ...but its bad schitt...

Because Mungo said,

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The only time I use it is when premium is tough to find as in the case after hurricane Ike.

Reposting for you to read it again...Cuz it looks like you missed it..
In AZ this problem may not have existed, but here in the southeast we were essentially OUT OF GAS for weeks after the hurricane(s). It was just silly really, the way people were acting, but that's another thread.
In our town, (and countless others) one could go all the way through town and find ZERO gas. For days.
A brief glimpse into the possibilities of tomorrow, again though, another thread..
Getting back then, as supplies started to rebuild, there was only a little bit of regular gas, a smidgen of plus, and premium was well, a premium product and damn hard to find.
So, many riders tossed a can of octane boost in the tank to keep it going without it going rattle-bang-boom..And some carried spare plugs in the bags.

So yes.. while you state the octane additives are bad, it beats the hell out of beating the hell out of your bike...

BTW, Noticed you are new here.. Glad to meet ya

Cujo

Tripl8 · 12-02-2008, 07:06 AM

I didnt miss anything ...you run/ran Octane booster...I wouldnt...new here ..yep...been wrenching Harley Davidsons since i was 17, i,m 55 now....how bout you???..Pleased to meet ya.