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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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On the way to work this morning I stopped for fuel. It was 6:30 this morning still half asleep, I filled up with 87 octane not thinking I should have filled up with 93 octane fuel. Didn't realize it till I was on the way to work. I filled up around 4 or 4 1/2 gallons. My question: Do I need to drain the tank and refill with the right octane or is it ok to go ahead and run whats in there. Thanks!!!

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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I wouldn't worry about it.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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Your bike will be fine.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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No worries. Listen for pinging. If it starts, roll off of the throttle a bit. If there is any, just put some premium in when you can. Not an issue with some bikes.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Ruined. Simply ruined.

Send me the bike, a check for $10000 to begin repairs and extensive test riding and I should have it back to you by the end of fall.

J/K

 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Thanks! for all the responses!!!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Been there, Done that! Don't worry, just put some 93 when you can, like 1/2 tank.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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No sweat, she'll forgive you
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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Just for peace of mind

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Ya, don'tworry about it until you put DIESEL in your bike like I saw some one do.


Ride On !!!
 
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