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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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You will be fine. I have been in places where they didnt have the high octane fuel and had no choice. Bike still runs.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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been running 87 for about a year and a half no problems runs just fine, the ends of my pipes are a little darker but thats all. dont believe every thing the stealer tells you!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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unless you're running a high compression motor i wouldn't worry about it. don't lug it, listen for pinging and top up with some higher octane fuel when ya can.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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My dealer recommended 87, just don't lug it!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Thanks again everyone!!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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You will be fine......Although the owners manual recommends 91 octane, you can get away with lower for shorts stints, just make sure you dont hear excessive pinging.

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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if you're really worried, throw some octane booster in the tank...
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Yeah, been-there, done-that. No big deal. Like others have said, just take it easy and at 1/2 tank, refill with 93.

Dave...
 
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