Is 91octane really needed
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RE: Is 91octane really needed
ORIGINAL: leohd
most pumps use the same hose with 3 selections so your 1st gallon is probably what the last person used anyway.
most pumps use the same hose with 3 selections so your 1st gallon is probably what the last person used anyway.
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RE: Is 91octane really needed
I haven't done a search yet but then this thread popped up so... What about octane boosters? Do they work/help? Say I'm forced to put a lesser grade in can I make up the difference with a booster?
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RE: Is 91octane really needed
ORIGINAL: Buddha64
I haven't done a search yet but then this thread popped up so... What about octane boosters? Do they work/help? Say I'm forced to put a lesser grade in can I make up the difference with a booster?
George
I haven't done a search yet but then this thread popped up so... What about octane boosters? Do they work/help? Say I'm forced to put a lesser grade in can I make up the difference with a booster?
George
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RE: Is 91octane really needed
For the extra 1.50/2.00 more a tank Im using the good stuff,have been out needing gas and higher octane wasnt available seem to make no diff,but next tank I put in the good stuff in just my opion
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RE: Is 91octane really needed
Sovelhead, I have an '02 RK and we have only 10% ethanol here, I have always used 91 octane or higher and have never had any issues. Buddy of mine had an '05 Ultra and put 89 in it once by accident, his bike ran like crap for a couple tanks of hi-test...I guess you could say you are lucky
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RE: Is 91octane really needed
Do you know about gas pumps or are you guessing that would be interesting
ORIGINAL: leohd
most pumps use the same hose with 3 selections so your 1st gallon is probably what the last person used anyway.
most pumps use the same hose with 3 selections so your 1st gallon is probably what the last person used anyway.
RE: Is 91octane really needed
My .02 --- I run the highest octane I can find. Been riding bikes (dirtbikes, etc) since I was 3, and the one thing I have always done is use the highest octane available. Now, if we are talking about my car or truck, I go for the cheapest!
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RE: Is 91octane really needed
You are right, Iagree.But there are lots of ignorant as**oles on this forum who would be better off just reading and not answering, who really needs their crap smart *** responses.
