2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom Owner's Manual (Page 23 of 141)

2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom Owner's Manual
Posted on 14 Mar, 2016
Model: 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom
Pages: 141
File size: 2 MB

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Do not use gasoline that contains methanol. Doing so can
result in fuel system component failure, engine damage
and/or equipment malfunction. (00148a)
Gasoline containing METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE): Gasoline/MTBE blends
are a mixture of gasoline and as much as 15% MTBE. Gasoline/MTBE blends can be used
in your motorcycle.
ETHANOL is a mixture of 10% ethanol (Grain alcohol) and 90% unleaded gasoline.
Gasoline/ethanol blends can be used in your motorcycle if the ethanol content does not
exceed 10%.
REFORMULATED OR OXYGENATED GASOLINES (RFG): Reformulated gasoline is a
term used to describe gasoline blends that are specifically designed to burn cleaner than
other types of gasoline, leaving fewer tailpipe emissions. They are also formulated to
evaporate less when you are filling your tank. Reformulated gasolines use additives to
oxygenate the gas. Your motorcycle will run normally using this type of gas and Harley-
Davidson recommends you use it when possible, as an aid to cleaner air in our
environment.
You may find that some gasoline blends adversely affect the starting, driveability or fuel efficiency
of your motorcycle. If you experience one or more of these problems, it is recommended you
operate your motorcycle on straight unleaded gasoline.
Fuel
Refer to Octane Ratings: Sportster Models. Always use a good quality unleaded gasoline.
Octane ratings are usually found on the pump.
Avoid spills. Slowly remove filler cap. Do not fill above
bottom of filler neck insert, leaving air space for fuel
expansion. Secure filler cap after refueling. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00028a)
Use care when refueling. Pressurized air in fuel tank can
force gasoline to escape through filler tube. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00029a)
Modern service station pumps dispense a high flow of gasoline into a motorcycle fuel tank making
air entrapment and pressurization a possibility.
Octane Ratings: Sportster Models


General
Year 2005
Make Harley-Davidson
Model Sportster 1200 Custom
Language English
Pages 141
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 2 MB

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