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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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Guys,

Got to the gas station this morning and they only had 87 octane ... so I had to use it ... is that going to be okay ?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Yea youlle be fine. Should run the lowest octane your bike can handle. Mine doesnt run as good on 87 but midgrade is ok.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Ya, just don't run deisel.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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You just voided your waranty.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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its an 06 with stage 1
ill top her off with 91 tomorrow again
 
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Why is this in the parts for sale section?
 
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Why is this in the parts for sale section?
He's selling the left over 87 he got!
 
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It's used gas now. I'll give you $2.00 a gallon.
 
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I'll give ya $2.10!!
 
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you can buy that same gas here for 2.95 and its brand new....
 
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