Fuels Containing Alcohol - Honda CB1100 2017 Owner's Manual

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Fuels Containing Alcohol

Some conventional fuels blended with alcohol
are available in some locales to help reduce
emissions to meet clean air standards. If you
plan to use blended fuel, check that it is
unleaded and meets the minimum octane
rating requirement.
The following fuel blends can be used in your
motorcycle:
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) up to 10% by volume.
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Petrol containing ethanol may be
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marketed under the name Gasohol.
The use of petrol containing more than 10%
ethanol may:
Damage the painting of the fuel tank.
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Damage the rubber tubes of the fuel line.
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Cause corrosion of the fuel tank.
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Cause poor drivability.
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Fuels Containing Alcohol
NOTICE
Use of blended fuels containing higher than
approved percentages can damage metal,
rubber, plastic parts of your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating
symptoms or performance problems, try a
different brand of petrol.
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