What Octane Gas
03-24-2009, 03:39 PM
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What Octane Gas
I started running regular gas in my bike and decided yesterday to try the plus....it seems to run a bit smoother.
03-24-2009, 03:39 PM
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I'm a middle of the road person so I run the middle of the road grade of gas lol!
03-24-2009, 03:40 PM
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Mid grade, which is 87 octane here in CO. It's what the bike calls for.
03-24-2009, 03:42 PM
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wow 87 is low here....i think 89 is mid and 93 is top
03-24-2009, 03:42 PM
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premium at all times. ur only putting in a few gallons, so make it the best few gallons
03-24-2009, 03:44 PM
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Mine pings whether I put in reg or premium
03-24-2009, 03:46 PM
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wow 87 is low here....i think 89 is mid and 93 is top
Yep- 85 is low here. There should be a sticker on your left front frame downtube telling you what octane it eats. Stick with that or higher. I tried running 91, didn't make a difference for anything, so even though it's only a dime cheaper, hey, it's a dime cheaper.
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Minimum 91 octane (per manual), but usually 93 octane. I try to buy Chevron if I have a choice, but I won't pass up a station if I need fuel.
03-24-2009, 03:50 PM
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I started running regular gas in my bike and decided yesterday to try the plus....it seems to run a bit smoother.
- RTFM - A 1200 takes 91+ Octane
03-24-2009, 03:55 PM
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I could swear that my manual says 91 octane. Did the older bikes only require 87? That doesn't sound right.
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