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Jun 7, 2007 | 11:12 AM

#11

SportyPig

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RE: Fuel Question

For the 883 87 is the recommended octane. Unless that changed that in 07 due to the Fuel Injection, and I wouldn't think it would be necessary to change octane just due to EFI versus carb.

Jun 7, 2007 | 02:27 PM

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StargazerXT12

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RE: Fuel Question

Thanks Everyone! I was a bit worried because according to my manual it says 91 and I wasn't sure how closely you have to stick to those "Guidelines".

I use regular in the Outback but in thinking about it, the Outback looks NOTHING like the bike...LOL

. Just one of those brain farts I guess.

Jun 7, 2007 | 02:34 PM

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HOTLAP

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RE: Fuel Question

Sounds like a good excuse to take the day off and go riding -"sorry boss, I gotta get that stuff burnt off before it wrecks my bike"

Jun 7, 2007 | 02:44 PM

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possum67

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RE: Fuel Question

As everyone said, should not hurt unless you hear pinging. My 1200's valves raise he** on anything less than 91, but thats just what it is used to???

Jun 7, 2007 | 04:23 PM

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cws176

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RE: Fuel Question

well heck im gonna start using 87. been usin 89 for a year

Jun 7, 2007 | 05:55 PM

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MacAttack

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RE: Fuel Question

This brings up... is there a knock sensor that retards the timing, like in modern cars? I burn 91 in my '07 1200R, did not think about trying 87 or 89. In modern cars the timing will adjust to thefaster-burning 87fuel. If there's no knock sensor, then I'd say just don't hammer on it for a full tank of 87-octanegas. Though - you could see what happens if you do (listen for knock and back off the throttle if you get it).
cheers
Mac

Jun 7, 2007 | 06:04 PM

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TJ Willy

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RE: Fuel Question

I wonder if adding a certain amount of stp or something of that nature would be recommended? Like a few ounces each tank - that could go along way and save paying those premium prices? Better / worse???

Seems like a good thread to bring this up without cluttering up the forum.

Jun 7, 2007 | 08:34 PM

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jwb47

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RE: Fuel Question

dont worry about it , I live in a rural area and I have to burn what ever is avalible , im lucky to find 90 octane and more than likely it will be 87 or 89 . if 87 octane is going to cause a motor to blow I would think mine would be toast with 21,000 miles plus.