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04-25-2008, 03:46 PM
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Premium Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Dalton, Ga
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Are you using PREMIUM Fuel?
I was just about to roll out my 08 EG Classic last week when the salesman said to use ONLY premium fuel. Well, that makes since, however my dream of saving on fuel prices with the better milage than my cage went out the window. The manual suggest 91 octane.
I want to keep my scoot in top notch. What do you say?
Thanks
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04-25-2008, 03:51 PM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Hinesville, GA
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My 06 Ultra calls for 93. Glad the tank only holds 5 Gals. I rather do that than to put 87 in my 20 Gals F150.
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04-25-2008, 03:59 PM
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Location: Beaufort, South Carolina
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Only High Test if it is available. Not available, then enough to get to where is is..
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04-25-2008, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Dalton, Ga
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I agree. Won't go low to save money and ruin the engine. How about a mid grade occasionally?
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04-25-2008, 04:29 PM
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Color me Duracell
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Iowa
Posts: 48
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08 Ultra. Before that an 06 Road Glide
I always run premium unless I can't get it. Then I'll take whatever I can get until the next fill.
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04-25-2008, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Dalton, Ga
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No question about it then. If you want to play, then you got to pay. I can live with that.
Thanks everyone for your reply
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04-25-2008, 04:43 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Back in Houston!
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Premium only in mine-I still get the occasional ping with 93.
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04-25-2008, 04:48 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: East Coast
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91 or better.
I do have to eat Ramin noodles all week to afford to ride !!!!!!!!
6 gallons times .25 cents extra, shouldn't break the bank.
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04-25-2008, 04:50 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: *CANADA*
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Higher compression + Sunoco 94 = NO Pinging
I add octane booster if I'm stuck with 91.
Last edited by bountyhunter : 07-22-2008 at 07:14 AM.
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04-25-2008, 05:31 PM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Rochester, NH
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I use mid grade (89) with no change in performance. Just like the manual recommends HD only oil. As long as it doesn't ping your good, JMO.
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04-25-2008, 05:34 PM
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Harleys don't leak oil !
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: ny
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Premium always.My RK runs like a Top.
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04-25-2008, 05:34 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Longview, Washington
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I run it in the SHO Taurus too. It makes a difference in low speed performance, saves wear & tear on the clutch. No need to rev the engine & ride the clutch to pull away from a stop.
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04-25-2008, 05:52 PM
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Iron Butt, SS2000
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Bradenton, FL
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Only 93, or better if it's available, abolutely positively.
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04-25-2008, 06:03 PM
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The Sideshow
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 397
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The owners manual recommends premium, so thats what I put in. My old bike's owners manual said 86 octane, so I ran 87 (regular).
Saving money by riding your bike shouldn't matter too much, you just spent $20K on it so its going to take a while to make up the difference. 
Just enjoy it!!!
Good luck with the bike!!
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04-25-2008, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jl28
Premium always.My RK runs like a Top.
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 Ditto here......... (like Bountyhunter mentioned = Sunoco - 94)
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