'04 Sporty 883 - go to 89 octane a prob?
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'04 Sporty 883 - go to 89 octane a prob?
I'm thinking about going up to 89 octane gas for my 2004 883 sporty. it has 2k miles on it. What do you think? Any negatives and if so, can I always switch back to 87?
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RE: '04 Sporty 883 - go to 89 octane a prob?
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I'm thinking about going up to 89 octane gas for my 2004 883 sporty. it has 2k miles on it. What do you think? Any negatives and if so, can I always switch back to 87?
I'm thinking about going up to 89 octane gas for my 2004 883 sporty. it has 2k miles on it. What do you think? Any negatives and if so, can I always switch back to 87?
What does your owners manual recommend?
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RE: '04 Sporty 883 - go to 89 octane a prob?
I use 91 octane... that is what the owners manual says... Don't think a higher octane would hurt... the low octane cause the ping and knock problem... and carbon build up...
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RE: '04 Sporty 883 - go to 89 octane a prob?
The owner's manual states a minimum of 87 octane for the 883 engine and a minimum of 91 octane for the 1200. This is largely due to the difference in compression ratios from 8.9:1 to 9.7:1.
You're not going to hurt anything by going to 89 octane, but you're not going to gain anything either. You can search the forums here and find many threads on this topic. Choosing octane is a large on-going debate between those who accept marketing tactics and those who accept scientific explanation. In the end, it's always the gasoline companies who win.
You're not going to hurt anything by going to 89 octane, but you're not going to gain anything either. You can search the forums here and find many threads on this topic. Choosing octane is a large on-going debate between those who accept marketing tactics and those who accept scientific explanation. In the end, it's always the gasoline companies who win.
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RE: '04 Sporty 883 - go to 89 octane a prob?
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The owner's manual states a minimum of 87 octane for the 883 engine and a minimum of 91 octane for the 1200. This is largely due to the difference in compression ratios from 8.9:1 to 9.7:1.
You're not going to hurt anything by going to 89 octane, but you're not going to gain anything either. You can search the forums here and find many threads on this topic. Choosing octane is a large on-going debate between those who accept marketing tactics and those who accept scientific explanation. In the end, it's always the gasoline companies who win.
The owner's manual states a minimum of 87 octane for the 883 engine and a minimum of 91 octane for the 1200. This is largely due to the difference in compression ratios from 8.9:1 to 9.7:1.
You're not going to hurt anything by going to 89 octane, but you're not going to gain anything either. You can search the forums here and find many threads on this topic. Choosing octane is a large on-going debate between those who accept marketing tactics and those who accept scientific explanation. In the end, it's always the gasoline companies who win.
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RE: '04 Sporty 883 - go to 89 octane a prob?
I use 87 in my 06 883. Tried 91 once (maybe twice) didn't notice one bit of difference, except the price.
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RE: '04 Sporty 883 - go to 89 octane a prob?
I've been using 89 octane in my 883 right along. The owner's manual does indicate 87 octane, but it also says "minimum". I figured that 8.9 to 1 wasn't really all that low a compression ratio and that 89 would be better. However, if none of you who are using 87 are having any problems, I will switch. I'm totally opposed to adding to the oil companies exorbitant profits for no good reason. [>:]
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RE: '04 Sporty 883 - go to 89 octane a prob?
If I use 89 Octane, mine Knocks. That is because of the Screaming Eagle Crossovers, I believe. It apparently has more torque than an unmodified 883.
Being unlear, I clarify by saying I use 93 Octane. Less, and it knocks.
Being unlear, I clarify by saying I use 93 Octane. Less, and it knocks.