07-08-2015, 04:10 AM
Gentlemen,
There is one reason to use premium in bikes that don't require it. All Chevron gasolines have Techron additive. It works better than the oxygenates in Shell, Mobil, 76, etc. to keep valves carbon free and fuel injectors clean. Premium Chevron has twice as much Techron per gallon as regular Chevron fuels. My CB does not get ridden that often so I use Premium. Non Top Tier gasoline from Oil Companies like Giant and Maverik and most grocery store stations don't have any detergents and problems with carbon buildup are significant within 10,000 miles. Cheers.
Chip
There is one reason to use premium in bikes that don't require it. All Chevron gasolines have Techron additive. It works better than the oxygenates in Shell, Mobil, 76, etc. to keep valves carbon free and fuel injectors clean. Premium Chevron has twice as much Techron per gallon as regular Chevron fuels. My CB does not get ridden that often so I use Premium. Non Top Tier gasoline from Oil Companies like Giant and Maverik and most grocery store stations don't have any detergents and problems with carbon buildup are significant within 10,000 miles. Cheers.
Chip