Can you use regular gas on a motorcycle?
Pure Unleaded Fuel: Most motorcycle manufacturers recommend owners to use pure gasoline in their motorcycles. Unleaded fuel provides the best performance and efficiency in all motorcycle ratings. You will definitely be able to tell the difference when you are riding with this type of fuel.
What gas should I run in my motorcycle?
So what kind of gas do motorcycles use? The kind of gas motorcycles should use is ethanol-free higher octane gasoline (no less than a 91 rating). Motorcycles are considered to have high compression engines which is something that requires high octane.
What kind of gas do you use on a motorcycle?
If you have a high compression ratio, manufacturers generally specify that you should use a premium, non-ethanol gasoline. So no matter what type of motorcycle you have whether it be carbureted or fuel injected, it’s better to use a higher octane (91 or higher) fuel that is ethanol-free for all motorcycles.
Do you need to empty the gas tank on a motorcycle?
If you are storing your motorcycle for a longer period of time such as several years, it is best that you completely empty the gas tank and fuel system altogether. Though this does run the risk of condensation build up inside the gas tank, your risk is higher with keeping old gas in there and letting it sit.
How long does gas go bad in a motorcycle?
Once you add fuel stabilizer, make sure you turn on and run your motorcycle for a few minutes so the stabilizer has time to circulate through the fuel system and remain in all parts of the system. You should not use stabilized gas older than 6-12 months because the inevitable chemical reactions gas has will eventually still take place by then.
Why do you need premium gas on a Harley Davidson?
With your Harley [which is not a sports bike], premium fuel will do nothing to increase the torque or horsepower available to you. It will only allow the motorcycle to achieve its intended level of performance. Using regular fuel when your Harley calls for premium fuel will affect its performance and fuel efficiency.
If you are storing your motorcycle for a longer period of time such as several years, it is best that you completely empty the gas tank and fuel system altogether. Though this does run the risk of condensation build up inside the gas tank, your risk is higher with keeping old gas in there and letting it sit.
Once you add fuel stabilizer, make sure you turn on and run your motorcycle for a few minutes so the stabilizer has time to circulate through the fuel system and remain in all parts of the system. You should not use stabilized gas older than 6-12 months because the inevitable chemical reactions gas has will eventually still take place by then.
What kind of gas should I put in my motorcycle?
All gasoline is not created equal. Photo by Kenneth Stone. So there’s a short answer and a long answer to the question asked in the title of this article. The short answer is, “Use whatever the manufacturer of your engine recommends. Fuel of that rating will give the best performance and economy at the lowest price.”
With your Harley [which is not a sports bike], premium fuel will do nothing to increase the torque or horsepower available to you. It will only allow the motorcycle to achieve its intended level of performance. Using regular fuel when your Harley calls for premium fuel will affect its performance and fuel efficiency.