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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 19:56:54 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 21:13:48 GMT 10
With Shane on this one .
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Post by scrap on Oct 12, 2013 14:41:32 GMT 10
According to all the guru pundits, unless the engine has been specifica;lly built to use Ethanol, using it will cause engine damage. Having noted that, the Americans have two grades of ethanol (10% and 15%) and some riders are using the lower mix in their Yammie Roadstars without detriment (not approved for ethanol by any list).
Its caused quite an arguement, not unlike the merits of synthethtic, semi-synthetic and mineral oils.
...opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one and they're all a bit different.
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Post by zombielovechild on Oct 12, 2013 20:35:35 GMT 10
No ..... Just no .... It will end in it running shit and eventually dying completely .........NO
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Post by sheepdog on Oct 12, 2013 20:46:38 GMT 10
I run 91 non etanol in my VTX1800 for last 5 years with no detriment? but I have not/wont use ethanol
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Post by happycamper on Oct 12, 2013 21:45:40 GMT 10
got drummed into me when I done my marine licence, never run the outboard on etanol, summed it up pretty quick for me.
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Post by happycamper on Oct 12, 2013 21:47:04 GMT 10
ps bike runs best on 95 for economy, 98 seems to burn quicker less fuel efficient
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Post by Steve on Oct 13, 2013 11:16:55 GMT 10
A lot of people say that Ethanol can damage an engine but they never say what engine damage is caused by using ethanol. I haven't seen a great deal of evidence to support not using ethanol.
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Post by zombielovechild on Oct 14, 2013 8:14:47 GMT 10
It burns hotter and faster and ended in destroying my pistons in my last bike , you can use ethanol in an engine built to take it but when you use it one not designed for it it does cause damage , my girls car also used it and it caused it to overheat constantly and stall , stopped using it and the car was fine
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Post by bdrgonzo on Oct 14, 2013 9:04:06 GMT 10
It can also eat through some materials like boat fuel tanks.
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Post by tex on Oct 15, 2013 7:49:18 GMT 10
There was a report stating 91 was the least efficient. I do notice it myself. On 98 I can clock 210km before the warning light comes on, whereas on 91 I only get 175-185km to the tank. The other thing to think about is the water molecule in e10. I setup an account on www.fuelly.com. Only started using it, but it looks like a pretty solid way of keeping track. Might be something to look at if you're curious about your mileage.
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Post by sentient on Oct 15, 2013 21:11:17 GMT 10
There was talk somewhere about Ethanol accelerating the breakdown of rubber seals in your bike. So I'm assuming it can affect everything from fuel hoses to valve stem seals (if Honda have them) to certain gaskets. I personally will not be using it.
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