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  1. Stumplifter

    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    I had my left side cover off today and inside it says I should be running "leaded" gas 91 minimum???
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    I know someone here can clear the air on this.
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    drop a dozen split-shot in your tank, instant leaded gas :)
     
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    Research octane is not the same as what is labeled on the pump. 91 research is like 85 pump octane. Not sure why it calls for leaded, but it's not needed.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The valve seats are hardened. It says leaded because leaded was still common; and the bike has no catalytic converter, so it can run with lead. The fuel specs given are a minimum standard based (in part) on EPA compliance. If emissions testing for motorcycles had ever been enforced that information would guide the testing station so they know what the gasses coming out of the tailpipe should look like.
     
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