What fuel do you use?

[hogcowboy]

I wouldn't say we have full service stations but we do have stations where THEY pump the fuel. I've never seen a single one pop the hood for a look in there though. Guess if you ask they might but I'm usually on my bike any time I've been forced to use that station. And wouldn't you know, I have to pump my own anyway.:xzqxz:

 

[FRR]

I ride a Wing so I only use regular. Every study ever conducted has indicated that using a grade more than your manufacturer recommends is a waste of money.

 

[tigi]

1999 Goldwing 1500

I use regular, no problems at all. I tried 93 octane and did not see any difference in fuel mileage or performance.

 

[New Orleans Kevin]

Highest Octane available!

Reading some for the post about gas mileage and aux fuel tanks got me thinking. I know a dangerous. So here’s my question. Which octane do you use 85-87, 88-90, or 91-94 rating? Please include your bike type and fuel type.



Enjoy the ride and be safe!

Robert

Im riding a 2017FLHXS with SnS 465 camchest and a 2021 triglide 114 , both get the highest octane available at whatever station I happen to be in. Anything less and we get the ping/knock. I've never put additives as gas doesnt stay in my tanks very long

 

[rhino 2]

93 octane it makes me feel good and that’s all that counts besides my engine never had a complaint…..

 

[Sully]

I have used both 87 & 93 and found no difference except for cost......:laugh:

Guess I should see the manual and see what it says to use....:Shrug:

 

[ol' school]

My manual says minimum of 90... usually use 93 as 90 isn't available locally. 91 to 93 when traveling. Tried 89, it pings/knocks.

 

[Gorilla]

2013 TRI with a 110 motor tts100 cams power tuned 93 octane

 

[Zammy]

Now that I have the 117 motor I'm still using Shell Ethanol free 90 octane, if we're not near home then it's 93.

 

[seniorsgt]

if at home 90-93 if on the road 87 every other fill. April trip to Texas 1722 miles one way not one ping, highway speeds 70-80 mph. High temp was 50 that may have helped

 

[Cagmo]

I try to use 91-93 octane fuel, but only if it is a dedicated hose for that blend, otherwise you're just getting the 87 octane that was in the hose before you start receiving what you paid for. Very few ethanol-free pumps around here, but I always buy it when I find it. JMHO.

 

[BKtrike]

Highest premium at the gas station. Usually 91-93. 2020 TriGlide SE 447 cams, SE air , tuner and pipes. Never has pinged. Be Safe BK

 

[cavie]

Goldwing manual calls for un leaded regular gasoline 86 octain or higher.

 

[hardwickbv]

Usually Marathon 91 ethanol free when running local.

Prefer Marathon, Shell or BP Premium in that order when on the road but will run what I can get that is 90+ if necessary.

Bob

 

[brianl]

When I had my 1997 wing I always used premium. I assume because it had carbs it ran poorly on regular gas. When I got my 2017 I started using premium but after reading the manual I switched to regular and never noticed any difference.