[Dave Art]

WOW, that could have been bloody ugly.

Yep, it could have, And I was scared. Not scared enough that I didn't stand my ground, but scared nonetheless.

 

[UpstateNY-SV]

I really try to use non-ethanol when I can help it, I've only run 10% ethanol once or twice while in a pinch, ethanol free gasoline is pretty common around where I live in upstate NY. I don't think ethanol will do any damage as long as you don't leave it for a long while without stabilizer.

 

[Troy Jollimore]

Good comment. A word of advice to check the dates of the last comments in the thread, though. This one is almost seven years old! 😉

 

[VFR4Lee]

Oooh. I like a good necro post.

Non ethanol gas is not easily available here.
Well, maybe at the airport or marina.

 

[Needbout350]

Rise from your grave…..

I don’t put E10 in my bike either. There is a gas station about 5 minutes from the house that has non ethanol 87 so it’s easy enough to get. It’s the same price as premium tho so that’s not so cool.
I use it in all my small engines lawn mower, go carts, mini bikes, and motorcycles. They have a higher chance of sitting for a while with fuel in them so it’s a safer route. Of course if I’m out and about I’ll throw E10 in if there is no other option. I just make sure to run it all out in a few days or put in stabilizer if I know it will sit long term. Can’t say I’ve noticed any difference beyond losing a mpg or two with E10.

 

[VFR4Lee]

Rise from your grave…..

Cue Black Sabbath with Iron Man.

 

[Jay V]

I just ran some ethanol-free 91 octane with stabilizer in the dirt bike that was over 2 years old.

Ran fine.

Stored in a closed can, which is better than in the tank. A closed can doesn't allow the fuel to lose volatility, like it will if it's vented.

I do drain the floatbowls on the dirt bikes while they are sitting, and they fire right up.

 

[Troy Jollimore]

Funny thing is, there’s an almost identical recent thread in another area! 😄

 

[UpstateNY-SV]

Good comment. A word of advice to check the dates of the last comments in the thread, though. This one is almost seven years old! 😉

lol, just noticed that - brand new to the forum - i'll keep my eye on the dates!

Thanks!

 

[Geo Smith]

i'll keep my eye on the dates

No worries here. You revived an old thread, and a lot of members are participating. That's a good thing. Rummaging through old threads for info gems is part of the fun here.