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Fuel

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Hi. Any point in using premium fuel in these engines or is e10 OK
204 r1100s.
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Re: Fuel

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For what it's worth, IMHO, if you use the bike 3 - 4 times a week then E10 should be fine. The problem as I understand is that it absorbs water quickly and can go off - runs rough - in a matter of a few days. E5 lasts longer I think.
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Re: Fuel

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I know the 12S loses 10bhp with E10 according to the manual. Not sure about the 11 but I would always use the E5 when I can get it.
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Re: Fuel

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Agree with what Humbug said, E10 will reduce the power.
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Re: Fuel

Post by Paulstaines »

Thanks for replies. Fueled up this morning for the first time.
Shell v power to be on the safe side. Will use it from now on.
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