E10 petrol

[Asmith61]

 Hi I was wondering what were people’s thoughts on E10 petrol ?

My bikes seem to run ok on it ( I do use Red X in every 2nd tankful ) my concern is over the winter when I park them up I usually fill all the petrol tanks brim full.
Just don’t know enough about this E10 petrol like will it last the few months while the bikes are parked up for the winter or will it go off ?
I would appreciate your views

[NorthumBryan]

As far as I know the Ethanol part of the fuel is hygroscopic and can absorb moisture through the fuel tank breather over the winter. This will then settle and could cause rust in metal parts. I will be filling up with some 'posh' fuel like Shell V Power before the bike goes to bed for the winter and topping it up with a dose of fuel stabiliser (Putolene is a favourite of mine). I do this every year and the bike always feels fresh & ready to go come spring time.

[Asmith61]

Northumbryan  thank you for your reply yes a top up of premium fuel is a great idea before they go to bed for the winter I have never used a fuel stabiliser before but I think I will be looking in to it.
I have never put posh fuel in any of my bikes before just to tight I think 

[NorthumBryan]

I've noticed my tigger doesn't seem quite as sharp when it's got E10 in the tank, not massively different just a little 'flatter' at times.

[Mick B]

I'm doing similar.
The bike does get a bit of use over the winter months, I quite like those cold but sunny days for a ride. I just try to avoid the days after a frost when the salt goes down.
I'm not altogether convinced it's as bad a problem as some people make out but for a few extra pounds I just don't think it's worth taking the risk?
At the end of this month the tank will be filled with 'quality grade' petrol, run down and then refilled with the same just in case it has to stand for a couple of months.

[NorthumBryan]

 

[Brockett]

I will be laying up the VX800 for the winter and maybe the NC750 and just ride the KTM when it's not snowy, salty or wet (so maybe never).
I'll fill the tank with Esso Supreme as it does not (at present) contain Ethanol and yes I do pour in some "Stabil" fuel stabiliser. I don't know if this does any good but I'm just doing my best. Fingers crossed the Fuel shortages are not a problem soon and I can actually go and fill up some jerry cans and fill up at home.

[Asmith61]

Hi Brockett sounds good very similar to all the other members good luck let’s hope they all start and run properly in the spring 🤞

[NorthumBryan]

I've just ordered some Putolene from a well known auction site for my Tigger. I was going to go out on it today but I've got tendonitis in my Achilles and I can hardly walk. Not nice, I can tell you...

[Brockett]

  not nice. I hope you feel better soon.

[NorthumBryan]

My mate Davey's top trumped me with a DVT in his leg. I thought mine was painful... Cheers Brockett 

[Mick B]

Both sound a bit painful, hope you're both better soon.

Is this the stuff I need?
 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313105801905?hash=item48e68f62b1:g:mBwAAOSwVaJhFUB6

[NorthumBryan]

That's exactly what's going in my bike. The question is when ? The weather is holding out quite well and I'm out today with Morpethmatt. Hopefully, there may be many more runs to come before the dreaded salt hits the roads...

[Asmith61]

I have just ordered the exact same thing.

I haven’t used any of my bikes for a few weeks as I have had some biopsies done on my prostrate and are waiting for the results.

[NorthumBryan]

Best of luck with those, I hope all is well