Hey all I thought I'd do a different type of fuel thread instead of asking what grade etc etc to put in I'm asking what BRAND of fuel have you found that works for you bike/s and your cages? Personally I found that in my GS Shell fuels seemed to burn through quickly and no real gain in power whereas BP gave me reasonably good fuel economy. My current (Subaru liberty) car I haven't noticed closely enough what fuel it likes the best, I seem to get the same power and economy from all different brands. But in my F800R I have noticed Shell and BP give me increased fuel consumption and Caltex fuels give me a noticeable increase in fuel economy. What have you guys found or you havnt noticed enough to care?

I mostly use Shell.  Not because I think it does any better, but because that's the filling station my family has used since 1986.  And being on a first name basis with the owner and employees has it's benefits.  For example, last time I had my bike inspected there was a 1.5 day wait for 'customers', I had to wait about 45 seconds 

When I'm on the road I use whatever I'm near when I hit reserve.  I do try to avoid Sheets (too much water too little gas).  And with the BS B.P. has pulled I refuse to support them. 

I'll only fill at Caltex when I'm cruising around town. Shell (Coles Express) have had issues in the past here with their fuel, dirt and shaZam! all through it, I just don't trust the pumps.

When travelling, I usually travel on the bike with a couple of other guys who only have a range of about 200 km on their big cruisers. I can find something else if I don't like the look of the joint.

I buy whatever I am aroundexcept eExxonMobi. They are more expensive for some rreason

My family used to be loyal to Texaco. Since they've disappeared we use Wawa, or my preference is Sunoco. Those two seem to be the longer lasting fuel for me, and I can feel the difference when I don't use regular. Other stations seem to burn faster on me and I get annoyed when I drive my car to fill up more than once a week.

Eh slips ... You know that most of the fuel in Aussie all comes from pretty much same place yeah? .. Just a few minor tweaks in the 'recipe' depending on the tanker that's filling ...

But ... FWIW ...in the cars and trucks - Caltex mostly ... BP after that ... And shell if I have to .... Their prices (when not the Coles tie in) are generally 4-8 cpl dearer most places I look ..

In the bike I'm using the 'Enhance' chain e10 94ron stuff... All good

Few tweaks make all the difference janx

Either  BP or Caltex 95 in mine... haven't noticed a difference in economy with either, although sometimes I fill up at the Liberty over the road from work but only when necessary. They have a "Premium" pump that doesn't list octain... I'm always sus on that one... there are no Shells to speak of where I ride...

I usually time it so I'm close to one of the "big name" gas stations (BP, Shell, Marathon, Mobil)...unless it's one of the ones that changes every year or two. There's one station that I pass fairly regularly that used to be a Shell, then they went independent, then they became a Marathon. Now they are back to a Shell...this all in the space of the last 5 years. I also refuse to use the "budget" gas around here (Speedway, Citgo, Meijer, Costco, Sam's Club, etc), unless I have no other option and not using them would mean walking more than 2 miles if my bike/car went dry.

I use Sunoco because its right near my house, when I run out on a ride its whatever major brand I pass next.

I usually fill up at Safeway, cheapest gas near me. This last month I have been filling up at Chevron because my credit card gave me 11% back filling up there in May. Unless its ethanol free, I have found that gas is gas.

I use any brand, doesnt seem to make a difference except in cost.
Of course i choose the cheapest if im not desperate for fuel, but she seems just as happy running on ASDA fuel as ESSO / BP.

Hey so I'm new to the biker world (been here a little more than a year) but I'm pretty darn versed with cars, ESP BMWs, which are the most picky and fickle cars on the market. To take the best care of the engine I use either HESS or (believe it or not) SAMs Club Super Grade. The reason I don't like BP (besides all of the politics) is that this "Invigorrate" crap that they put in it, just hinders your performance and adds more gunk. If your really wanna clean out ur fuel lines, buy the high grade stuff from ur autoshop.

As for my bike I abide by the same rules with the addition of one other. Try to avoid Ethanol as much as you can. I know it's hard but as a synthetic chemist I can tell you ethanol does NOT burn in the same fashion as Octane. It's no good for a bike engine which tends to be more sensitive than big car engines.

I hope this helps and if anyone knows more about the truths of ethanol in bike fuel please let me know!

Ill see if I can find the picture a bike mechanic mate of mine took of a triumph sprint fuel pump eaten by ethanol fuel.

Chevron, because they are between my house and Interstate 5...that I travel daily. Plus 20+ years of using Chevron with FI and zero issues with that 

Quote from: slipperymongoose on June 03, 2013, 01:58:25 PM
Ill see if I can find the picture a bike mechanic mate of mine took of a triumph sprint fuel pump eaten by ethanol fuel.

Cool ....

I don't have a fuel pump .. 

Janx mate your missing out.

Yeah I know    ...

... This has a fuel pump!! 

I personally like shell and chevron. I noticed a difference when i filled my bike up with the v-power. Roared to life! 

Quote from: lynx124 on June 03, 2013, 01:22:46 PM
Hey so I'm new to the biker world (been here a little more than a year) but I'm pretty darn versed with cars, ESP BMWs, which are the most picky and fickle cars on the market. To take the best care of the engine I use either HESS or (believe it or not) SAMs Club Super Grade. The reason I don't like BP (besides all of the politics) is that this "Invigorrate" crap that they put in it, just hinders your performance and adds more gunk. If your really wanna clean out ur fuel lines, buy the high grade stuff from ur autoshop.

As for my bike I abide by the same rules with the addition of one other. Try to avoid Ethanol as much as you can. I know it's hard but as a synthetic chemist I can tell you ethanol does NOT burn in the same fashion as Octane. It's no good for a bike engine which tends to be more sensitive than big car engines.

I hope this helps and if anyone knows more about the truths of ethanol in bike fuel please let me know!

ok, can't resist...

what exactly are you cleaning from your fuel lines with 'high grade' stuff ?
where does said 'cleaned out stuff' go ?
does it go into the carbs, and clog the jets or magically poof away instead ?


I use whatever gas is at the pump whenever I've hit reserve. oh, and cheapest. never seen any increase or decrease in milage with any brand over another. then again, I don't have an odometer, speedometer, trip meter, or a care.