bansheekid409 Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 (edited) i have an old tank of gas thats been sitting in my bike for 6 months. is it bad for me to run my bike with this gas in it? will i blow my engine for it being to lean? i just wanted to start it up but didnt want to mix new gas in another 3 months when ill be able to ride it again. thanks Edited December 29, 2004 by bansheekid409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb67rs1 Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 i have an old tank of gas thats been sitting in my bike for 6 months. is it bad for me to run my bike with this gas in it? will i blow my engine for it being to lean? i just wanted to start it up but didnt want to mix new gas in another 3 months when ill be able to ride it again. thanks 299184[/snapback] i wouldnt run the old gas in the shee, when it sets for a while it breaks done and the octane lowers, the lower the octane the better the chances on you having pre detination, which means the fuel will ignite from the heat of the cylinders. when this happens you could burn your motor up, i run my old racing gas in my radio flyer wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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