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Talk => General Discussions => Topic started by: Chris Canning on February 26, 2019, 08:54:42 PM

Title: Fuel Quality
Post by: Chris Canning on February 26, 2019, 08:54:42 PM
Some years ago while travelling in the Alps on the Tiger bought some fuel at a small station which i'm sure was AV gas(aviation fuel) jeeze the bike was jet propelled I was crying when I ran out,not quite as good today but bought some good Shell fuel it was absolutely flying across the Cotswold today.
Title: Re: Fuel Quality
Post by: Lee337 on February 27, 2019, 02:19:36 PM
Used Avgas in my Kawasaki ZX6r on a track day. Now, I'm no riding God but managed to blitz my mates Honda Fireblade. Didn't tell him what I was running so he was convinced that there was something wrong with his bike.

Makes a big difference.

I now usually run super unleaded, either Shell or BP in my 955i. Not sure it makes that much difference to power, but it seems to run smother & I get better MPG.
Title: Re: Fuel Quality
Post by: Timbox2 on February 27, 2019, 07:13:33 PM
Last 2 tanks Ive filled up with have been Shell V-Power, £2 a tank more? She certainly seems to like it, no nasty Ethanol
Title: Re: Fuel Quality
Post by: Tiger-G on March 04, 2019, 10:00:13 PM
I only use Shell fuel. Goes back to a time when I had a very fast Subaru Imprezza WRX STI that would only drink super plus  :icon_wink:. Unfortunately, it means I have to navigate my way round the country via Shell petrol stations !!   :icon_scratch:

From what I hear Shell is far superior to supermarket fuel, but maybe it's all the same and that's just an urban myth ??
Title: Re: Fuel Quality
Post by: threepot on March 06, 2019, 11:46:43 PM
My Super3 seems to run nicer using Shell Premium(v power?) But haven't noticed a difference in my Tiger? And I think they do add ethenol..5%? Esso Premium is ethanol free.
Title: Re: Fuel Quality
Post by: Timbox2 on March 07, 2019, 04:13:43 AM
Quote from: threepot on March 06, 2019, 11:46:43 PM
My Super3 seems to run nicer using Shell Premium(v power?) But haven't noticed a difference in my Tiger? And I think they do add ethenol..5%? Esso Premium is ethanol free.

Yep, think your right, Esso is the only brand I can find that actually says its Ethanol free in most parts of country.
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