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ethanol

  1. wbrownell9

    E15 is OK now

    There's been a lot written about how E15 will slag our bikes, and how any left in the hose will dissolve delicate parts, etc. etc. Well, it appears that BMW has solved two problems with one stroke: E15 and sales growth. Look what it says in the owners' manual for my new R1250 GSA: The E5 and...
  2. H

    Gasoline _ Octane Rating_ Ethanol

    I commented on a forum post under the heading: "Straight 6 K1600 GT/GTL/B", however, I'm reposting under "Motorrad" now because I think that the information I received may be of interest to all. Everyone has an opinion on what grade or type fuel they use in their motorcycle, however, I'm sharing...
    • h2onutz
    • Thread
    • ethanol octane racing fuel
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Motorrad
  3. watermelon

    Avoid using E85 gasoline(?)

    My 2016 1200GSW owners manual says no E85. How strict should i be with that? It seems to me that some in states that's all there is. (But i always used regular in my old GS so I'm not sure). Are there some gas companies that will generally have the safe gas?
  4. Astrin

    Petition: Keep Ethanol-Free Gas Available

    Well, now that my site pure-gas.org has been getting a lot of traffic (and just went over 2000 listed stations), folks have been asking for a petition to the EPA, asking them to rewrite the federal mandate to guarantee that ethanol-free premium remain available. So, if you'd like to chime in...
  5. R

    Ethanol--general situation

    I bought a 89 R100GS Friday. I am aware that ethanol can sometimes cause problems in older bikes. What do I need to look out for? Is there an additive I can use or a procedure I can follow to minimize any damage. I have used the search function, but none of the titles I tried seem to address...
    • radan2
    • Thread
    • ethanol
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Airheads
  6. K

    fouled fuel problem

    I've got a serious fuel problem. I haven't ridden my 1990 K75 since last fall. I tried to start it today and couldn't. It didn't seem to be getting fuel so I checked the gas tank. Yikes! reddish sediment fouling the entire fuel gauge sender unit, deteorating gasket at the base of the fuel pump...
    • krautduck1
    • Thread
    • ethanol flush gas tank fouled fuel
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Motorrad
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