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Ethanol gas?

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jjizhere
Just wondering what is common... The person I just bought my 750 Shadow from says he always put Ethanol free gas in.. that its good for less maintenance issues. Any thoughts on this? Can I switch to regular gas? I have no problem paying a little extra for Ethanol free gas, but if I make a trip somewhere it may not be available everywhere and I don't want to mess things up:neutral:
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jwinker
1) What bike?

2) Is it worse to run out of fuel searching for ethanol-free gas, or fill up with gas that is readily available?

3) Don't overthink it. 87 Octane is perfectly fine (well....probably, since we do not know what bike you have).
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jjizhere said:
2005 Honda Shadow Aero 750
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I had a 2005 Honda Shadow Spirit 750. Same engine. You are fine with Ethanol 87+ and there is no need to use Premium unless it makes you feel better about the baby seals or something.
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