91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
01-27-2006, 12:51 AM
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91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
Is it really necessary to use 91 or higher octane gas? Has anyone tried lower octanes? Is it harmful to use a lower octane?
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01-27-2006, 01:02 AM
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RE: 91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
yes
no
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01-27-2006, 01:13 AM
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RE: 91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
Most definately use 91+ Trying to save a few bucks now will cost you more later.
01-27-2006, 01:50 AM
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RE: 91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
DITTO THE TWO PREVIOUS RESPONSES.
01-27-2006, 01:53 AM
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RE: 91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
Motor runs hot, you need as much combustion resistance as possible. Lower octane can make run bad at best, damage at worst.
Might cost you $1.00 more per fill-up, but over 200 miles its not too bad.
01-27-2006, 02:20 AM
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RE: 91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
Ditto, 91+ is better for the engine.
01-27-2006, 12:29 PM
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RE: 91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
91 only. However it some octane booster out there wherre you can run a lower octane gas but the booster cost anywhere from 7.00 to 15.00 so your not saving any money there.
01-27-2006, 12:45 PM
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RE: 91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
Go 91 or Go Home Before Ruining The Bike.
01-27-2006, 02:01 PM
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RE: 91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
Its only 5 gals, buy the BEST available
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RE: 91 Octane Gas for Touring Models
Ditto on BruceO's reply
