Honda 1989 PACIFIC COAST PC800, Owner'S Manual

Page: 31 / 98

MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to operate this motorcycle)
Gasolines Containing Alcohol
If you decide to use gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be
sure its octane rating is at least as high as that recommended
by Honda. There are two types of "gasohol": one containing
ethanol, and the other containing methanol. Do not use
gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that
does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for
methanol. Never use gasoline containing more than 5%
methanol, even if it has consolvents ad corrosion inhbitors.
Note:
•
Fuell system damage or engine performance problems
resulting from the use of fuels that contain alcohol are not
covered under the warranty. Honda cannot endorse the
use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their
suitability is as yet complete.
• Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, try to find
if the fuel contains alcohol. If it does, confirm the type and
percentage of alcohol used. If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms while using a gasoline that contains
alcohol, or one that you think contains alcohol, switch to a
gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol.
25