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mike616 · 06-13-2008, 12:06 AM

Just pick up a 98 HD,theres a pinging sound in 1st gear,it seem when it get hot?or is it the gas?and were MC made for 10% crap there putting in our fuel.\::

Thanks
Mike
Plambay Fla.

The_AirHawk · 06-13-2008, 01:12 AM

The "10% Crap" as you put it (Ethanol) is not what's causing the pinging.

Not that I have a good opinion of the Ethanol-Corn Industry.

How old is the gas you've been using? Where did you get it from - the corner stop-and-rob that has a fuel-truck in there twice a year whether it needs it or not, the same can you fill-up the mower with, what?

Has there been any work done to the bike? Any "hotrodding" of internal components? Performance cams? Does it have an aftermarket spark-advancer installed? If so, perhaps it now requires a higher-octane fuel to run without pre-ignition. Mild ping due to pre-ignition won't hurt the bike, if that's what you're wondering.

06-13-2008, 12:06 AM	#1
mike616 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4	HD 1200c sportster Just pick up a 98 HD,theres a pinging sound in 1st gear,it seem when it get hot?or is it the gas?and were MC made for 10% crap there putting in our fuel.\:: Thanks Mike Plambay Fla.

06-13-2008, 01:12 AM	#2
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,428	The "10% Crap" as you put it (Ethanol) is not what's causing the pinging. Not that I have a good opinion of the Ethanol-Corn Industry. How old is the gas you've been using? Where did you get it from - the corner stop-and-rob that has a fuel-truck in there twice a year whether it needs it or not, the same can you fill-up the mower with, what? Has there been any work done to the bike? Any "hotrodding" of internal components? Performance cams? Does it have an aftermarket spark-advancer installed? If so, perhaps it now requires a higher-octane fuel to run without pre-ignition. Mild ping due to pre-ignition won't hurt the bike, if that's what you're wondering. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

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