Even with premium you will get the same thing. And news flash for you and anyone who thinks gas station tanks are clean or the filters at the gas pumps.....My nephew works at a station for the last 11 years and they will change the filters at all the pumps and the garbage that comes out of them is amazing.
E85 is 85% Ethanol and is totally inappropriate for Harley Davidson motorcycles. Use gasoline with less than 10% Ethanol, if you can find it, and 91 octane or greater. I use top tier gas (no Ethanol if I can find it) and add octane booster if it’s less than 91 octane.
Yeah, sets a wet filter down right over the battery, then blows it out over the bike instead of on a work bench, then drops the old o ring down into the bike frame. Nothing like wetting your lips with a carcinogen!. Dumb ass hack..
You ca get the filter in a double filter and o ring kit for 19 bucks and do it yourself. I changed mine yesterday after 20 k miles and the filter was black but had no dirt in it. One of the easiest self maintenance jibs on the bike and dont fall for that "special tool" garbage either. Cover the tank with a towel and use punch and mallet. No problem.
Mac, They say that E-85 is the worst gas you can out in a motorcycle. I only use 91 octane straight gas, costs a little more, but it won’t destroy the motor like they say the gas your using would, Thanks for the video
Eye opening information about a part we seldom give thought to. You must have a real connection to your bike to have felt the difference and seek help in this regard. Owners like you are the reason why there are so many 15 and 20 year old Harley Davidsons out there that are in mint condition. The old cliche about us Harley Davidson owners cleaning and working on our bikes more than riding them was probably started because most of them look so good. I love riding my '07 Road King more than cleaning it but I LOVE cleaning it. Metallic white with gold pearl clearcoat and flawless chrome. In the sun she looks radioactive ☢. Your bike is one of those that years from now will look as good as today.
Yes sir I'm very meticulous and cautious with my toys and like to keep them running there best. Alot of the guys out there don't pay attention to detail and let then let the dealer tear there pockets apart. This fuel runs extremely cool but doesn't like to sit for weeks but that's the push and pull between them
You need to get off the E85 and run good name premium. If you don't ride it regular, add a quality fuel stabilizer like Mercury Quickaire, one ounce to 10 gallons, or half ounce to 5 gallons, no issues. Avoid nasty old gas stations, use stations that move a lot of fuel with newer Gilbarco pumps that use good filters right there at the hose connection that are changed regularly.
In NC, Hi-Octane gas is readily available and it's ALL I have ever put in my Harleys (unless I was out west). My 2007 Geezer Glide has over 100K miles and I'm still running the original gas filter with no loss of power. I know the higher octane gas is hard to find in some areas and you guys/gals have my condolences......
FWIW, E-85 has nothing to do with dirt. Ethanol damages plastic and o-rings. It's just as clean (or not) as regular 92 octane. More likely you got a bad tank of fuel somewhere if you're seeing that much dirt after only a few thousand miles. I avoid gas stations if they are in the process of receiving a fuel delivery. The tank filling process stirs up a lot of crap from the bottom of the storage tanks. The filters in the hose are supposed to catch it but.... The filter shouldn't look that dirty for tens of thousands of miles. The MoCo says they are good for 100k miles but that could be stretching it..
Beautiful bike. Thanks for the heads up on the fuel filter. I only put 91 or higher in the bike, but may check the filter out anyway just to be safe. Edit- Just called my local dealer and they said they never change those out. The part is like 25 bucks and labor was over 300! Said it takes hour and half to get inside the tank to the guts on an 18 RG. He had nothing to say when i said i just watched a video that took the mechanic like all of 5- 10 minutes to do. Ugh
@@geraldwest3428 Recreation fuel is for boats, persona recreation vehicles like motorcycles, watercraft, and snowmobiles. It has no ethanol and is usually 90-93 octane. Gas stations near the ocean and recreation areas carry it.
Always run premium or ethanol free to avoid fuel problems. Ethanol free may be difficult to find since refiners like to add ethanol to increase octane numbers on the cheap using lower octane gasoline...
DUDE just did it and world of difference! One more thing to check is fuel pressure and the trick to find out if there are holes in the lines in the tank is right at start up. before you hit the start button look to see if fuel pressure drops if it does ya got a pin hole on one of the inside tank lines...
Ok, this is the first mechnic I see not replace the top plate gasket after removing. I also wondered why he didnt cover the tank with something (cringed when I saw the tank metal inners lay/touch on the leftside of the tank.. That was the after-pump filter. Did you realize there is another take up filter just ahead of the pump itself that also needs replacing? Its about $30 and its at the bottom, and you have to remove the pump to get to it. I agree with most of the others.. go to a cleaner, 93 octane quality gas to reduce problems
How can u put a tank cover over the tank when you are replacing the fuel filter? Second we did not need to replace a top plate gasket this is not one of those old motorcycle you may have seen in a video. We did replace gasket for fuel filter it comes in the kit. Like we’ve said a few time E85 is not the cleanest gas but out performs any gas from a pump that’s why I continue to run. I’ll replace a fuel filter for $30 bucks every year to keep my bike running cooler and not pop a head gasket when the rest of the bikes are over heating!
@@officialmacCycle Mechanics know how to cover your tank, but in case you have to school one, one way to do it is take two sheets of paper towels or even cloth, and cut a hole to allow the neck of the tank to stick through and lay it on the top of the tank.. again, You and he forgot about the fuel pump scavenging filter that also gets plugged up just the same.. as far as a cleaner 93 octane fuel vs E85, I think you might be over estimating the seat of the pant of it all.. and really.. are you drag stripping it where 2/10 of a second really matters enough to dump dirty fuel in your tank?
Corn is for making moonshine, not fuel. Even that mechanic in the vid said its a dirty fuel to use. Ive got a flex fuel truck that will barely start on that stuff, no way id run it in a smaller engine like a bike.
Just forgo ethanol & run premium, with an octane booster if U want...ethanol is corrosive anyway.. Just imagine what it's done beyond the filter.. beautiful bike.. I'd stay away from the ethanol..
I was just watching one which led me to yours. Nice ride have one just like it t man139 motor. If I heard correctly you said you're running e85 most of the time. I'm wondering are you buying that in 55 gallon jug or is there a fuel station near you that sells it?
That's definitely something that you never think about when you work on your own bike and do preventive maintenance. I'm ordering my gas filter right now.
Great video I’m changing mine today I have 2014 street glide with 19000 miles on it I do all my work on my bike I got the filter at local H D. shop I bought bike from relative he said he’s never changed it I NEVER use E 85 gas only 93 to 95 octane I’m in Iowa you can’t get much more octane than that I heard E 85 isn’t good for your bike.
E-85??? What??? You’re not supposed to run anything but premium for optimal performance! Running ethanol is for sure your problem. However, the sound of the pump has no bearing on the filters performance. My 2019 did it and so does the newer bikes. Never ever run E-85 in it.
Have you ever had your bike or any vehicle tuned for race fuel? E85 is not just a pour and go option these bike run harder and cooler with it and don’t smell the garage with fumes. It’s a great alternative to any other fuel I picked up 10hp on the dyno and 8ft lb of torque
Premium only for me since day 1. Don’t sacrifice saving a buck over quality and performance. Great vid, thanks for posting up bro! 😎
Even with premium you will get the same thing. And news flash for you and anyone who thinks gas station tanks are clean or the filters at the gas pumps.....My nephew works at a station for the last 11 years and they will change the filters at all the pumps and the garbage that comes out of them is amazing.
E85 is 85% Ethanol and is totally inappropriate for Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Use gasoline with less than 10% Ethanol, if you can find it, and 91 octane or greater.
I use top tier gas (no Ethanol if I can find it) and add octane booster if it’s less than 91 octane.
Ethanol SUCKS!!!
Anybody else cringed when George blew the fuel out? 😂😂😂 nice video… learned something new 🔥🔥🔥
I give you the authentic... behind the scenes you know that...
@@officialmac my man!!!!
Tom - Google misspelled Jorge. Reminds me of siphoning fuel through a hose... Taste bad!
Yeah, sets a wet filter down right over the battery, then blows it out over the bike instead of on a work bench, then drops the old o ring down into the bike frame. Nothing like wetting your lips with a carcinogen!. Dumb ass hack..
I cringed when he said E85
You ca get the filter in a double filter and o ring kit for 19 bucks and do it yourself. I changed mine yesterday after 20 k miles and the filter was black but had no dirt in it. One of the easiest self maintenance jibs on the bike and dont fall for that "special tool" garbage either. Cover the tank with a towel and use punch and mallet. No problem.
The owner’s manual said to NOT run E85
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Mac,
They say that E-85 is the worst gas you can out in a motorcycle. I only use 91 octane straight gas, costs a little more, but it won’t destroy the motor like they say the gas your using would,
Thanks for the video
Who is they?? Honestly if people don't have experience with something of course they will just regurgitate information right or wrong.
maybe on a stock bike.... but e85 make power.. and thats clearly his goal
E85 makes power!
It's finally making these guys believers after a year lol!
It's the worst thing for yer bike. You got one of them mirror models, that's where we always see it.
Eye opening information about a part we seldom give thought to. You must have a real connection to your bike to have felt the difference and seek help in this regard.
Owners like you are the reason why there are so many 15 and 20 year old Harley Davidsons out there that are in mint condition.
The old cliche about us Harley Davidson owners cleaning and working on our bikes more than riding them was probably started because most of them look so good.
I love riding my '07 Road King more than cleaning it but I LOVE cleaning it. Metallic white with gold pearl clearcoat and flawless chrome. In the sun she looks radioactive ☢. Your bike is one of those that years from now will look as good as today.
Yes sir I'm very meticulous and cautious with my toys and like to keep them running there best. Alot of the guys out there don't pay attention to detail and let then let the dealer tear there pockets apart. This fuel runs extremely cool but doesn't like to sit for weeks but that's the push and pull between them
Before you replace the filter should you purge the system first? Thanks
Thanks for the troubleshooting tip by listening to the fuel pump. It’s probably hard to notice if the change in loudness happens gradually over time.
Staying on top of maintenance is a smart thing to do, and will keep your bike running smoothly for years to come.
Good job.
You need to get off the E85 and run good name premium. If you don't ride it regular, add a quality fuel stabilizer like Mercury Quickaire, one ounce to 10 gallons, or half ounce to 5 gallons, no issues. Avoid nasty old gas stations, use stations that move a lot of fuel with newer Gilbarco pumps that use good filters right there at the hose connection that are changed regularly.
I like to run higher octanes and cooler fuels in my Harley
In NC, Hi-Octane gas is readily available and it's ALL I have ever put in my Harleys (unless I was out west). My 2007 Geezer Glide has over 100K miles and I'm still running the original gas filter with no loss of power. I know the higher octane gas is hard to find in some areas and you guys/gals have my condolences......
FWIW, E-85 has nothing to do with dirt. Ethanol damages plastic and o-rings. It's just as clean (or not) as regular 92 octane. More likely you got a bad tank of fuel somewhere if you're seeing that much dirt after only a few thousand miles. I avoid gas stations if they are in the process of receiving a fuel delivery. The tank filling process stirs up a lot of crap from the bottom of the storage tanks. The filters in the hose are supposed to catch it but.... The filter shouldn't look that dirty for tens of thousands of miles. The MoCo says they are good for 100k miles but that could be stretching it..
Beautiful bike. Thanks for the heads up on the fuel filter. I only put 91 or higher in the bike, but may check the filter out anyway just to be safe.
Edit-
Just called my local dealer and they said they never change those out. The part is like 25 bucks and labor was over 300! Said it takes hour and half to get inside the tank to the guts on an 18 RG. He had nothing to say when i said i just watched a video that took the mechanic like all of 5- 10 minutes to do. Ugh
Lol heads up
I learned very early in life do not use the dealer unless it’s absolutely necessary lol..
@@edwarner3826 this was a legit 10min job lol.
I use 100% Ethanol Free Recreation fuel and the bike runs very smooth.
What is recreation fuel and where do you commonly find it? Thanks!
@@geraldwest3428 Recreation fuel is for boats, persona recreation vehicles like motorcycles, watercraft, and snowmobiles. It has no ethanol and is usually 90-93 octane. Gas stations near the ocean and recreation areas carry it.
@@NKBobcat Thank you!
Dude, I love the color of your bike. Wish Jorge was on the West Coast. I definitely have him do my bike.
It’s easy. Learn to do it yourself
@@heybruh3274 I would actually but I don’t have a motorcycle Dyno 😳
There’s also a gargle sound. At over 55k, I finally changed mine. Very dirty
I changed mine at 60k and it looked like a burnt marshmallow it was so dirty. Throttle is crisp again!
Preach on… little parts like this have to be checked like anything else.
Great information! Good to know. Beautiful bike! Thanks for sharing.
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Always run premium or ethanol free to avoid fuel problems. Ethanol free may be difficult to find since refiners like to add ethanol to increase octane numbers on the cheap using lower octane gasoline...
DUDE just did it and world of difference! One more thing to check is fuel pressure and the trick to find out if there are holes in the lines in the tank is right at start up.
before you hit the start button look to see if fuel pressure drops if it does ya got a pin hole on one of the inside tank lines...
That is why I always put 91 in my bike.
Ok, this is the first mechnic I see not replace the top plate gasket after removing. I also wondered why he didnt cover the tank with something (cringed when I saw the tank metal inners lay/touch on the leftside of the tank.. That was the after-pump filter. Did you realize there is another take up filter just ahead of the pump itself that also needs replacing? Its about $30 and its at the bottom, and you have to remove the pump to get to it. I agree with most of the others.. go to a cleaner, 93 octane quality gas to reduce problems
How can u put a tank cover over the tank when you are replacing the fuel filter? Second we did not need to replace a top plate gasket this is not one of those old motorcycle you may have seen in a video. We did replace gasket for fuel filter it comes in the kit. Like we’ve said a few time E85 is not the cleanest gas but out performs any gas from a pump that’s why I continue to run. I’ll replace a fuel filter for $30 bucks every year to keep my bike running cooler and not pop a head gasket when the rest of the bikes are over heating!
@@officialmacCycle Mechanics know how to cover your tank, but in case you have to school one, one way to do it is take two sheets of paper towels or even cloth, and cut a hole to allow the neck of the tank to stick through and lay it on the top of the tank.. again, You and he forgot about the fuel pump scavenging filter that also gets plugged up just the same.. as far as a cleaner 93 octane fuel vs E85, I think you might be over estimating the seat of the pant of it all.. and really.. are you drag stripping it where 2/10 of a second really matters enough to dump dirty fuel in your tank?
Nice video and your bike sounds Great! I bet you put some good Premium gas in it and you'll feel a difference when you get on it!
Thank you! Watch my older E85 video
Thanks for the info try to run cleaner fuel.
Essential video.Good looking out!
I drive by this place every morning on my way to work.
Nice video, thanks for helping others out! Nice Ride!!
Mac you need to put out a whole vid on E85 for these old heads 😂🤦♂️ they just don't know...
Already did but they stuck in the Harley handbook of blowing engines😂😂
@@officialmac oh dam, well if that's their choice, then they're gunna have to stay in your rear view mirror lol.
Somebody take care that dawg!! XD
Nice looking bike 🏍️. I bet Jorge likes horse radish! Safe travels
What air breather you runnin on that bike! That’s bad azz!
That is why Harley wants you to run Premium fuel-93 octane. Its for a reason.
Harley also only wants you to use there off the shelf parts and oil as well but hey to each there own.
You can't compare a different brand of parts\liquids to totally different octane of gas. That's just flat out putting the wrong stuff in there.
Excellent, thank you!!
How have I never heard of this before
Corn is for making moonshine, not fuel. Even that mechanic in the vid said its a dirty fuel to use. Ive got a flex fuel truck that will barely start on that stuff, no way id run it in a smaller engine like a bike.
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Great looking bike mate. I only use premium gas in mine.
Cool video! Awesome air cleaner too!!
Just forgo ethanol & run premium, with an octane booster if U want...ethanol is corrosive anyway.. Just imagine what it's done beyond the filter.. beautiful bike.. I'd stay away from the ethanol..
e85 make wayyy more power
@@freebehindbars8654 that's why we have extended warranty 😌
Have they come up with an aftermarket filter yet?….K&N?
Not that I know of
The tech should have a towel over the tank. Also with a hammer and a good size screw driver you can do it at home yourself. Nice bike ✌️
No hammers will be used on my motorcycle
you can use a rubber mallet, no harm to anything.. but only people with mechanical skills know the thang 😉
Great video, great info!!! ✌🏻&❤️
Genuine Harley part made in Mexico
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I think you mean E10 gasoline. HD’s do not run on E85 at all. HD does have a motor configuration that will work with E22 in Brazil but not in the USA.
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I was just watching one which led me to yours. Nice ride have one just like it t man139 motor. If I heard correctly you said you're running e85 most of the time. I'm wondering are you buying that in 55 gallon jug or is there a fuel station near you that sells it?
@@williamhemze310 We have gas stations everywhere with it
That's definitely something that you never think about when you work on your own bike and do preventive maintenance. I'm ordering my gas filter right now.
Great Tip! Thanks 👍
Love those purple engine accents
Wow that boi sounds good and looks good.
Hit that hose that gets the pinholes too 🤙
What cam you runnin ? Sounds good
Great video👍
Nice 🤘🏻What kind of air cleaner are you running?
Get ready to change it every year.
I think that’s gonna be part of my regular maintenance.
Beautiful bike! Love that green with the purple accents! Snake Venom?
Man , that is a nice bike ....what color green is that ? looks great with the blacked out motor & other stuff She sounds cammed up too
@OfficialMac thanks for the video/knowledge. NorCal Street Glide Snake 🐍 Venom!
Why would you run E85 in a motorcycle? I've always used 91 octane. Regardless of how much it may cost, it's only a 6 gallon tank.
Guess you should check out the follow up video
Great video I’m changing mine today I have 2014 street glide with 19000 miles on it I do all my work on my bike I got the filter at local H D. shop I bought bike from relative he said he’s never changed it I NEVER use E 85 gas only 93 to 95 octane I’m in Iowa you can’t get much more octane than that I heard E 85 isn’t good for your bike.
@rockodomingo7518 your bike has to be built for it you can not pour it in and go ride
@@officialmac thanks for the info
@@officialmac I got my filter changed it was brown and dirty thanks for the video it took me 15 minutes bike fired right up!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
I change my fuel filter every three years, but I never tried blowing through it.
Great tip! Thanks
I need a Jorge in Connecticut 👍🏽
My pump sounded like that since new.
Important info, thanks
Spanner wrench 🔧
Hey bro, bike sounds great. You running the d&d big bore baffle?
Good video. Thanks
Nice bike man
Jesus, why would you run E-85? Do yourself a favor and run the recommended fuel.
😂😂 I like to go fast I don’t do anything the factory recommends
@@officialmac go fast and e-85 don’t jive 🤷🏽🤷🏽🤷🏽
@@beardedwonder8864 you have to do your research bud.. Ive been running E85 for years from my Grand National to my sportbikes....Harleys love it!
Mac sometimes I'm just looking at the pictures... did you tune the bike to E85 fuel? I use real gas in mine. 91 octane.
Yep run alot cooler
Could you tell me what brand handlebars that you were running. Thanks
I cannot believe you are running E85!😢
Why?
Nice video, but why the heck would you put e85 garbage in your beautiful bike
Have you seen my E85 video?
Thank you for the video
Change the filter and add another filter on the outside of the tank so you don't have to go through all that. I can imagine how dirty my filter is 😢
93 octane only in my bikes....
Why on earth would you ever ruin E85 in a motorcycle?
Don't you?
E-85??? What??? You’re not supposed to run anything but premium for optimal performance! Running ethanol is for sure your problem. However, the sound of the pump has no bearing on the filters performance. My 2019 did it and so does the newer bikes. Never ever run E-85 in it.
Have you ever had your bike or any vehicle tuned for race fuel? E85 is not just a pour and go option these bike run harder and cooler with it and don’t smell the garage with fumes. It’s a great alternative to any other fuel I picked up 10hp on the dyno and 8ft lb of torque
@@officialmac Yes I have a twin turbo that runs on E-85 and its tuned for E-85 Harley's aren't.
@@steveo7767 OK I'm glad you see what a difference E85 makes... My Harley is tuned for E85!
@@officialmac Just never heard of a Harley tuned for E-85. Factory doesn't advise it. Put a turbo in it and E-85 with shoot flames out the exhaust.
Hey do they give quotes on building a motor or you have to travel to them in person to no what it cost to build motor like what u have
Yes quotes are given.
What pipe and what tune you have on your bike ??
Good advance 👍🏾
Great video
Where do I get the tool to remove piece to get to fuel filter
Lang tools is one that is available at ~$30.
Hammer and a punch
Do you have a Vortex or a big note D&D?
Thank you i got same problem
91 octane is all I use.
How did u get the beep when u turn the key on and off
Audible alarm
Great great news
Nice bike
Wht cam do u have in ur bike
your just earned a subscriber
WOOOOOOOOOOW AWESOME
What filter on your air cleaner r u running
What year is your bike?
Did he just say e85????? 😳 why just why
Yep
I never put anything but premium in mine. Thing runs like a cat from a mean kid.
If you can use recreational fuel and you won't have that problem e85 is shit gas
Fine Bike. What exhaust do you have on her? She sounds great
D&D
@@officialmac I’m thinking either d&d or hpi but I can’t choose which
What intake is that ?
How do I get ahold you at bike week?
Instagram @therealofficialmac
I have a 2008 RG is it in the same place ?
What mile should i change that?