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Jul 3, 2013 | 08:02 AM

#11

Jags93

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From: Stamford, CT

Don't lug the engine in the meantime. A little detonation is ok but under a heavy load you could break stuff.

Otherwise you'll be fine.

Jul 3, 2013 | 08:06 AM

#12

teedubya

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You would do more damage with too high of octane due to slow burn creating carbon buildup. As others have said fill up with 91 or 93 octane and ride.

Jul 3, 2013 | 08:09 AM

#13

my67pnycar

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From: DOWN SOUTH

You aint gonna hurt anything, I run 89 in mine all the time, go ride man.

Jul 3, 2013 | 08:24 AM

#14

Rumbles

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From: LaSalle, Ontario

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Motorcycle

I went to gas station and filled my FLHX with 87 octane gas instead of 93 octane. I had about half a tank when I did this.
It seems to be running rough now. Only has 4200 miles on it.
Will this screw up my bike?
Should I put some octane booster in it? (if so, what kind?)
Any help appreciated...THANKS!

Seriously?

Jul 3, 2013 | 09:03 AM

#15

Def Mute

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From: Fla

A siphon hose will alleviate your stress...

Siphon the gas out into a container for use in your lawn mower. You might even get a little buzz doin it! Then fill the tank with the desired octane rated fuel. No more stressing over the engine being harmed by inadequate octane rating...

Jul 3, 2013 | 10:17 AM

#16

UUNetBill

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From: South Carolina

Just ride it. Don't lug it, avoid stop-and-go, and if you hear pinging, back off. Hell, it's an excuse to go enjoy another few hundred miles...go ride!