I can run 89 octane
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I can run 89 octane
For a13,000 milesI have put 93 octane in my 1200 Custom cause the owners manaul says 91 and I can't find 91.
Last week I converted to 89 octane. 2 fillups later there is no problems with dieseling, or anything else different. I have my fingers crossed.
Last week I converted to 89 octane. 2 fillups later there is no problems with dieseling, or anything else different. I have my fingers crossed.
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ORIGINAL: wdg
i would go back to the high octane get away with a fill once in awhile in emergencys but not in long run
i would go back to the high octane get away with a fill once in awhile in emergencys but not in long run
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RE: I can run 89 octane
ORIGINAL: wdg
i would go back to the high octane get away with a fill once in awhile in emergencys but not in long run
i would go back to the high octane get away with a fill once in awhile in emergencys but not in long run
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Wow I just did the math, I was so hoping to save some money. 
It is a savings of about $15 a year for me.
Guess it is back to 93 for me.
It is a savings of about $15 a year for me.Guess it is back to 93 for me.
ORIGINAL: cHarley
+1 What are you saving, 40 cents per tank fill? Subtle spark knock can be hard to decern over the typically noisy (normal) top end clatter and its effects on the motor are not pretty..
ORIGINAL: wdg
i would go back to the high octane get away with a fill once in awhile in emergencys but not in long run
i would go back to the high octane get away with a fill once in awhile in emergencys but not in long run
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It was just the thoughts of saving money when they want an arm and a leg for gas. I gave it a try swearing I would save a mini-fortune. Funny how little it will add up over time, between $15 and $25 a year is all. I guess trying to save a few cents here and there on gas doesn't make sence when your getting 45 MPG.
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RE: I can run 89 octane
ORIGINAL: cHarley
+1 What are you saving, 40 cents per tank fill? Subtle spark knock can be hard to decern over the typically noisy (normal) top end clatter and its effects on the motor are not pretty..
ORIGINAL: wdg
i would go back to the high octane get away with a fill once in awhile in emergencys but not in long run
i would go back to the high octane get away with a fill once in awhile in emergencys but not in long run
And man, they *are* kinda noisy, aren't they?
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