[oldcolin]

Hi

Here in the UK, not sure about the rest of the world, we have changed our unleaded fuel from E5 to E10 ( more ethanol ), I have always run my older bikes (1995 to 2003) on E5 which doesn't attack the rubber gaskets and gives good performance.. 

What do people recommend for the Meteor.  I am assuming it is E10 compatible.  But does it run better on E5.  I appreciate that to meet the emissions regs I assume it runs very lean.

Thanks
Colin

[20MarkIII]

We have E10 here in the US with ethanol free availability rare. You might notice a slight drop in fuel economy and I would recommend using a fuel extender during storage.

[Red Leader]

Hi Colin,
Both the Meteor & the Classic 350 have a little sticker on the tanks that says it's OK to run E5 or E10.
I ran my Meteor on E5 (Super Unleaded) & that's what I'm using for the Classic 350 I've had for 10 days.
I can't really say much about it.

Not an RE bike but:
I ran my Moto Guzzi Griso on normal unleaded (for years & years!!!) until the introduction of E10; then I switched to E5 (Super Unleaded)- I could really notice the bike fired smoother than when I used the normal unleaded (95, I think) so I guess it made a difference. Evidently the E10 fuel ruins the MG tank's interior so I am avoiding it!!!
I know it's a different beast to the new RE singles but the bike runs better on the E5.

Think I'll stick to E5 on the Classic as long as I can & it's quite an economical engine to run so I'll pay the extra without too much regret!
Cheers
RL

[Fubars]

I'm in the UK use E10 the engine is designed to use it so no worries there.

[Carl Fenn]

Well all new bikes should run on either and even the older stuff.

[Tez Ryder]

Probably being a moby,but is there a fuel tap on 2022 350 meteor?

[SteveThackery]

Probably being a moby,but is there a fuel tap on 2022 350 meteor?

No.  In fact I don't know of any fuel injected bike with a fuel tap.

[Classicbiker750]

Hello All
As I understand it, here in the UK even our cheaper fuel brands are much better (octane wise) than those found in some parts of the world, even the USA, so any bike designed to cope with the range of fuels found across the world will run just fine on UK E10.
However, modern petrol is nasty stuff, is far more agressive and goes off far quicker than fuel did say 15 or 20 years ago. The modifications made to vehicles to accomodate E10 are largely to offset the affect to rubber and plastic components in the fuel system, but E10 still absorbs more water so is still a problem to those of us with metal tanks and particularly vehicles likely to be left standing for periods unused.
I'm coming from recently using 40+ year old Japanese bikes on carburettors, so using E10 was not an option. I've been seeking out Esso supreme 99 (reputed to have the least ethanol content) plus using an additive (Wynn's Specialist E10 Protector) but even then, over the last few years the bike started suffering carb icing in cold weather (possibly due to 'wet' fuel), so I switched to Silkolene Pro FST which fixed that, but at 47mpg + additives, not cheap!
So then, with the 350 meteor at almost double the mpg, using E5 is a small price to pay, and I'll still add some additive if I end up laying it up over winter.
Some retailers are a rip-off with E5 at 20p extra a litre, I've found the local Tescos seem to offer a similar product to the esso at about 6p a litre extra and similarly Sainsbury's don't charge much of a premium either.

[Isla]

Have run my classic on E10 since new. It's designed to run on the stuff.

[axman88]

I'm coming from recently using 40+ year old Japanese bikes on carburettors, so using E10 was not an option.

It's an option for me.

They have been putting 10% ethanol in the fuel around here ( Chicago, IL, USA), since the late 70s.  For about the last 20 years it's the only fuel we can get, unless somebody is willing to drive to the next state.  (Or far downstate, but Wisconsin or Indiana are closer)   As a result, I've used it, in everything I have owned, from early 80s vehicles on.  If it causes a problem, I fix it, but so far it hasn't, at least nothing serious.

It has caused clogged carb(s), when I got lazy and let it sit too long, but overall, I see this as a blessing, because a guy who has the wherewithal to clean a carb, can buy a non-running vehicle at a DEEP discount, from folks who don't have such inclination, clean the carb and have a running vehicle, worth considerably more, with very little effort.

[Willbrunei]

I often get my fuel from these in Thailand. Don't know whats in them but the bike runs ok...

I'm guessing the Indian home market has a broadly similar fuel system going on, so guess all will be well.