Bad gas?

MissHell · 12-24-2008, 03:28 PM

Is there such thing as bad gas?
I always put premium Chevron gas in my bike.

Yesterday I had 85 miles on my bike, I normally fill around 100. I met up with some friends. I rode on the highway to the designated spot - no problem.

No problems starting my bike. We pull out to ride and every time I slow to turn or stop, my bike dies. No lights coming on and it starts back up every time no problem.

One of the gals said she had the same problem and it was bad gas.

We went to the gas station and I filled up the tank, no problems after that.

Just wondering what happened? Can I avoid it from happening again? Do I need to have the bike checked? I just had 4k service done a few months ago.

Curb · 12-24-2008, 05:53 PM

it happens...sometimes somthing can get into the gas while it is being transported
(usually water) or if it sits too long it can get stale. i've had it happen to me once before in my car...ran like shit until i burned it all out

TommyHotWheel · 12-24-2008, 06:22 PM

Put a little Seafoam or Sta-Bil in if it happens again and it should clear up.

LittleTaz · 12-24-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyHotWheel

Put a little Seafoam or Sta-Bil in if it happens again and it should clear up.

Maybe some Beano?

TommyHotWheel · 12-24-2008, 08:22 PM

Oh God...We are having cabbage for Christmas dinner tonight with my soon to bes...hope the insurance is paid up.

BobTheBiker · 12-24-2008, 08:30 PM

yeah, bad gas, or contaminated fuel is a possiblity. its not uncommon either, as I've heard and seen it happen once in awhile. just run some fuel system cleaner in the bike on your next fillup and if it keeps acting up, then take it for service.

on the subject of gas, I"ve had a LOT of it last night, I'm surprised I didnt kill one of my customers.

HRCNICK11 · 12-24-2008, 11:21 PM

You might have got some from the bottom of the tank at the gas station. Also this time of year some states require the use of more additives. The additives don't work as well.

Plus most gas now has upto 10% ethanol and ethanol mixes with water so it soaks it up like a spong from the air.

Most bikes these days have a easy to adjust idle knob on the side of the bike some where you should check into that. I adjust my idle almost everytime I ride as the weather changes during the day. I also turn it up pretty high during trackdays to reduce wheel hop. (2500-3000)

MissHell · 12-25-2008, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

You might have got some from the bottom of the tank at the gas station....

The gas station I normally go to was out of premium gas the other day (all the pumps). So I do wonder if the last time I filled the bike, it was the bottom of their storage tank.

I've been riding almost 10 years and never has this type of issue before.

I just like to why the how/why something happened.

Thanks all for the feedback!

t-homo · 12-25-2008, 03:35 AM

I got some in my blast when I was trying to sell it in May. Fuckin sucked cuz I lost a sale on it, but sold it 3 weeks later for 200 more and to a better person (father and son who wanted to learn together). Maybe it was a good thing afterall.

ericr · 12-25-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissHell

The gas station I normally go to was out of premium gas the other day (all the pumps). So I do wonder if the last time I filled the bike, it was the bottom of their storage tank.

I've been riding almost 10 years and never has this type of issue before.

I just like to why the how/why something happened.

Thanks all for the feedback!

There's a good chance it was at the bottom of the storage tank when you filled up Michelle and you probably got some water in it. It could have had some trash in it too so if it keeps on doing it, check the fuel filter on the bike. Hope fully it was just a little water and it'll be fine now.

12-24-2008, 03:28 PM	#1
MissHell Followed the crowd over. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Moto: '07 Yahama R6 Posts: 911	Bad gas? Is there such thing as bad gas? I always put premium Chevron gas in my bike. Yesterday I had 85 miles on my bike, I normally fill around 100. I met up with some friends. I rode on the highway to the designated spot - no problem. No problems starting my bike. We pull out to ride and every time I slow to turn or stop, my bike dies. No lights coming on and it starts back up every time no problem. One of the gals said she had the same problem and it was bad gas. We went to the gas station and I filled up the tank, no problems after that. Just wondering what happened? Can I avoid it from happening again? Do I need to have the bike checked? I just had 4k service done a few months ago.

12-24-2008, 05:53 PM	#2
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	it happens...sometimes somthing can get into the gas while it is being transported (usually water) or if it sits too long it can get stale. i've had it happen to me once before in my car...ran like shit until i burned it all out __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

12-24-2008, 06:22 PM	#3
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	Put a little Seafoam or Sta-Bil in if it happens again and it should clear up. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

12-24-2008, 08:22 PM	#5
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	Oh God...We are having cabbage for Christmas dinner tonight with my soon to bes...hope the insurance is paid up. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

12-24-2008, 08:30 PM	#6
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	yeah, bad gas, or contaminated fuel is a possiblity. its not uncommon either, as I've heard and seen it happen once in awhile. just run some fuel system cleaner in the bike on your next fillup and if it keeps acting up, then take it for service. on the subject of gas, I"ve had a LOT of it last night, I'm surprised I didnt kill one of my customers.

12-24-2008, 11:21 PM	#7
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	You might have got some from the bottom of the tank at the gas station. Also this time of year some states require the use of more additives. The additives don't work as well. Plus most gas now has upto 10% ethanol and ethanol mixes with water so it soaks it up like a spong from the air. Most bikes these days have a easy to adjust idle knob on the side of the bike some where you should check into that. I adjust my idle almost everytime I ride as the weather changes during the day. I also turn it up pretty high during trackdays to reduce wheel hop. (2500-3000)

12-25-2008, 03:35 AM	#9
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I got some in my blast when I was trying to sell it in May. Fuckin sucked cuz I lost a sale on it, but sold it 3 weeks later for 200 more and to a better person (father and son who wanted to learn together). Maybe it was a good thing afterall.