Warning for 98 octane fuel use, we are seeing a dumping of European Winter Spec fuel at the moment and with its extra additives for the sub zero european winters, it may have addverse effects on engine performance and wear! " be very aware and stick to 95 octane for continued performance and peace of mind

And you are?

Please intro yourself as you are new to the Forum.

As per H & H, what is your source?

Really ?

Yeah i was having a yak with the service manager from team moto the other day and he was telling me he's had afew bikes in from using 98 octane, I think the additives they use in Europe shorten the shelf life of the fuel, anyway just passing on the the buzz

 

Whilst I'm not a fan of ethanol (because it doesn't store well) modern Harleys are designed to run on it and a half a tank here and there shouldn't matter one way or the other.

Having to use it all the time would suck though because then I'd have to start thinking about fuel stabilizers and keeping the tank full when I put the bike away and I'm too old and lazy for all that shit.

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why would their winter fuel be coming to a country that has their summer temps in our winter, I think there is no substance to the rumor

my question as well ,why are we receiving " winter " fuel planned for countries with far cooler climates than ours,apart from the fact we are close and handy so lets dump it there mentality

yep soapie.forgot to say i agree with you on that.