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Apr 9, 2009 | 04:42 PM

#11

callahan4life

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From: Callahan, Florida

Thanks for all the replies. I have only used 91 since I bought bike last year, for most of the reasons that have been posted here, but a friend of mine has been using 87 since he bought his. He claims he hasn't had any problems. I believe time will tell.

Apr 9, 2009 | 05:12 PM

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pidnaul

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Originally Posted by callahan4life

He probably won't have anything happen unless it starts to ping at high temps because the timing can't be retarded anymore. But why would he want to spend 20+ grand on a bike and not use it's full potential??

Apr 9, 2009 | 05:16 PM

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monkyman

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Originally Posted by wassup8687

I use 91 or 93 depending what they have. I've never not been able to get 91 or higher though.

This would only make sence if you've never actually ridin the bike. LOL

Apr 9, 2009 | 05:27 PM

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pidnaul

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Originally Posted by monkyman

This would only make sence if you've never actually ridin the bike. LOL

LMAO!!!...I was waiting for someone else to catch that!

Apr 9, 2009 | 08:53 PM

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hockey8787

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i put in 87 this past weekend by accident and it pinged like hell wont do that again

Apr 9, 2009 | 10:20 PM

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Rollon

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From: NWFL

i've seen a long term eval where the valve were "sharply" worn around the area mating with the valve seat. that occured at a 90,000 mile tear down inspection according to the article. the bike was run on "regular" when high test was recommended.

Apr 9, 2009 | 10:23 PM

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Mr Zip

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From: San Tan Valley Arizona

I put the highest ocatane I can in my bike. It knocks on hills If I don't.

Apr 9, 2009 | 11:29 PM

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Arizona

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From: The Desert SouthWest

My last bike would ping even on 89 so didn't bother trying 87

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Apr 10, 2009 | 12:23 AM

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OK, grammar police, explain why the double negative "never not" does not mean the same as "always" in the sentence "I've never not been able to get 91 or higher though."