| Author | Message | ||
     Tomtower |
Is any one using lower octane fuel like 87,instead of 91. | ||
| Froggy |
I did it for one tank, just to see how the bike would act, she pinged so bad and ran like crap. First and only time i ever did it. Use it only in case of emergency. Or be like Court and "borrow" Diesel from someones barn.  | ||
| Random |
I second Froggy. I think the general consensus is to run the higher stuff. | ||
| Terrible1one3 |
I have used it on a few tanks. Noticed it didn't run quite as good as normal but barely noticeable difference in my bike. Sometimes you end up in obscure places (such as north of lake superior in canada where the exchange rate is obsurd and there is nothing you can do about it but bite the bullet and they barely have 87 octane). Or if I am bone dry, it's super late at night, and the place is out of premium. I don't mind it, I could live with it but it's reccommended to run higher, and lets see 20 cents different times 3.5 gallons... I can sprint the extra 70 cents per fill to have a better running happier bike. I guess the point is, if the higher octane is there use it, otherwise it won't blow up your machine. The fact that one tank of 87 makes your bike ping and run completely like shit makes me think that there is more than just octane effecting it. | ||
| Tomtower |
I ran 91 for 3000 miles or so then I ran 89 for a while didn't seem to make any differnce no (pinging).So I went down to 87 still runs the same no (pinging).I think in the summer I will have to run higher octane fuel do to pre ignition of lower octane fuel at higher temps.I have been running 87 for almost 5000 miles, the 91 was in the hot summer.  | ||
| Debueller |
Quote: The fact that one tank of 87 makes your bike ping and run completely like shit makes me think that there is more than just octane effecting it. I agree. My bike pinged badly when hot, on 87 octane untill I retatared the timing a little. Now I can hardly tell the difference. If your bike runs like crap by just using a lower octane fuel, there could be some underlying problem. I'd be careful taking my bike too far from home if it were me....... By the way, I use the highest octane I can find. Pinging is very destructive. However, if only a low octane in available, I do not hesitate to use it, and continue my ride. (Message edited by debueller on November 16, 2007) (Message edited by debueller on November 16, 2007) | ||
| Etennuly |
One important factor about "most" premium or high octane gasolines are the additives that make it stable. I have seen instances over the years where running premium gasoline in anything that might sit for an extended period, seldom has a problem starting and running. This was proven to me again last winter by my wife. She wouldn't afford the extra 60 cents for the three gallons of premium I asked her to put in the lawn mower at the end of the mowing season. I thought she had, but no. She also wouldn't help me put a new fuel pump on the mower and to clean out the well gummed carburetor in the springtime. At the same time I parked the dirt bikes, weed eater, boat, generator and welder for the winter. All have started when needed with no issues. I have been doing it like this for many years. If it burns gas, and it will be parked/stored in run ready condition, put the best gas in it that is available. Stabilizers and additives haven't been necessary in my stuff with the premium gas. |
