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Apr 28, 2011 | 04:36 PM

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streetfighter06

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883's are rated to burn 87. read the manual...

Apr 28, 2011 | 09:00 PM

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3skulls

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The manual that came with my 883 says...

Refer to table 18. Always use a good quality unleaded gasoline. Octane ratings are usually found on the pump.

Table 18. Octane Ratings

Pump Octane (R+M)/2 91 (95 RON)

Apr 28, 2011 | 09:06 PM

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OV-10

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For my '07, the owner's manual says use 91 octane, so that's what I use.

Apr 28, 2011 | 10:02 PM

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Wildman4x4nut

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 3skulls

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Originally Posted by OV-10

For my '07, the owner's manual says use 91 octane, so that's what I use.

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Originally Posted by streetfighter06

883's are rated to burn 87. read the manual...

Maybe your 2006 manual says to run 87 but those of us with 2007 manuals who can read see that it says to run 91. So I guess we can read.

Apr 29, 2011 | 07:12 PM

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midnight2005

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ok no need to fight about it. thanks for all of the input. I do not know what milage my bike is getting but since I put the new ac and PCv, it does not get as much as it used to. My car gets about 30 mpg and I run 80 miles a day. Riding the bike, I usually run faster so that makes a difference. Thanks for all of the help.

Apr 29, 2011 | 07:18 PM

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kountry

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Living in Cali with gas so high I run the cheapest every other tank

Apr 29, 2011 | 10:52 PM

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lh4x4

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The ECM is able to adjust from 87 to 91 octane. In a stock motor 93 is a waste.

I run 89 in all of my bikes and have 10's of thousands trouble free miles on them from Alaska to Key West. Never a ping. All start and run strong.

Apr 30, 2011 | 08:04 AM

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Hawg295

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Originally Posted by joel85

I run 93 octane usually Shell. Manual says to ruin 91+. If 30 cents a fill up really breaks me then I should probably consider getting rid of the motorcycle.....

I run 93 octane. For a few extra cents I know it's going to run good.

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Apr 30, 2011 | 08:48 AM

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TSD1959

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All winter I've used either Chevron or Shell 89 octane mid-grade and engine runs fine. I do always add a splash of TCW-3 2-stroke oil to most tankfuls (always add it to my Ranger too) just to help lube the fuel pump and valves.

As the temps stay above 90* then 100*+ for the next 6 months, I will convert to using 91 octane premium to prevent any preignition.