What happens when you put ethanol in a Harley Davidson?
If it’s Harley, that’s what it was designed for. If you use ethanol you will get less fuel mileage. Also make sure that the motor doesn’t ping from using a lower octane fuel. Have you been hacked?
What is the ethanol content in E10 petrol?
E10 petrol means that there is a 10% ethanol content in the fuel (the other 90% is petrol). At the moment we’re all using E5 fuel at the pumps and that has a 5% ethanol content.
Can you use more than 10% ethanol in a car?
As of 2012, automobile manufacturers only allow the use of up E10. The use of more than 10% ethanol in your fuel will void most automobile warranties. The only vehicles designed for the use of more than 10% ethanol are the flex fuel vehicles.
What kind of gas does a Harley Davidson use?
I would not recommend using anything but premium gas (93 or better). If it’s Harley, that’s what it was designed for. If you use ethanol you will get less fuel mileage. Also make sure that the motor doesn’t ping from using a lower octane fuel.
If it’s Harley, that’s what it was designed for. If you use ethanol you will get less fuel mileage. Also make sure that the motor doesn’t ping from using a lower octane fuel. Have you been hacked?
Do you have to use H-D oil on a Harley?
While H-D supply their own oil, you definitely don’t have to use it to ensure your Harley runs smoothly. The chart below shows you the recommended engine oil and the amount of oil you need for each model.
What kind of gasoline does a Harley Davidson use?
HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Fuels with an ethanol content of up motorcycle without affecting vehicle performance. BMW: Undian MOTORCYCLE OYAMAHA Kawasaki IUMP INDIAN: Gasoline containing up to 15% Ethanol can be used. YAMAHA: Gasohol: There are two types of gasohol: Gasohol containing ethanol and that containing methanol.
Can you use 10% ethanol in a Honda?
Do HONDA not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. SUZUKI: Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol), also known SUZUKI as “GASOHOL”, may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol content sac TORY MOTOR is not greater than 10%. Gasoline containing up to Ethanol can be used.
Can a motorcycle run on 0% ethanol?
There are however some gas stations that have 0% ethanol in their fuel. Here in Canada the only gas station known not to have Atenolol in their fuel is Shell gas station that has no ethanol in their premium 91 octane in v-power fuel. I put that in my motorcycle anytime I can and I do notice quite a difference.
Is it safe to run 87 octane in a Harley Davidson?
There is no official standard, but most motorcycle riders consider a ratio of 10:1 or higher as “high compression”. Generally speaking, you should be safe to run 87 octane on a 103ci Twin Cam Harley because its compression ratio is less than 10:1.
Some Harley owners believe “premium gasoline” is the “best stuff” for Harleys. Do Harleys need premium gas? Gasoline contains octane, which is a chemical that prevents the premature combustion of engine fuel. Harley-Davidson advises owners to use only premium fuel for their motorcycles.
When did fuel injection become standard on Harley Davidson motorcycles?
Fuel injection became standard on all Harley motorcycles in 2008. By this time, no model in the Harley-Davidson was carburetted. The EPA mandated motorcycle manufacturers to use EFI on their bikes because fuel injection had more control over the air-fuel mixture than carburetion. It can decrease the motorcycle’s total emissions.