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Good Article. I normally run 87 in my Spyder. Runs great.
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Very good article. Well presented.
After reading this info I am going to
consider backing off High Test to the
Medium grade gasoline.
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OCTANE ?????
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The article says that for engines that do not require the high octane, its a waste to do so.
The Spyders DO REQUIRE 91 or better to run correctly. Lower octane, less than required by BRP does reduce engine power and can cause long term undesirable effects.
The article is not telling you to ignore the manufactures requirements, it just says not to bother going beyond them for most engines.
All Spyders since at least 2013 have REQUIRED 91 octane gas. Its right on the emissions label on your bike.
Also, while BRP has never been known to do so, use of fluids, including gas, that do not meet BRP specs is grounds for denial of warranty coverage. Other manufactures have done so and with BRP's penchant for cost savings, its not beyond them to do so in the future.
Use what your bike requires.
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You can run lower octane gas in an engine that requires higher octane. But most modern engines have knock sensors that will retard the timing of the motor until it stops knocking. When it retards the timing it reduces horsepower and gas mileage because it's not running at optimum level.
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I wasn't trying to change any sensitive minds, just stating the facts as they exist in the real world. Use whatever makes you happy [emoji4] I do!
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Egg them on Bob!
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ok i'll put in my two cents worth
usually run 91 octane but have had to purchase gas in some rural areas that only have one pump and was obliged to purchase 87 I couldn't detect any difference in the performance of the roadster I don't believe it makes a big difference.
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hate to say this but both my will let me know within a mile down the road if I put in the lower octane usually running on fumes when I fill up
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
A loud discussion of octane, is always a good way to start the new year!
Folks can strap on their self-righteousness, and prepare for the oil, tire, helmet, speed limit, and safety gear discussions that follow.
Ok!
Oil, Rotella T6 in the triples
Tires, Yokohama
Helmet, of course
Speed Limit is a suggestion
All the gear, all the time.
If anyone does not agree with the above, your just wrong. Give up and get on board.
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Originally Posted by jcthorne
Ok!
Oil, Rotella T6 in the triples
Tires, Yokohama
Helmet, of course
Speed Limit is a suggestion
All the gear, all the time.
If anyone does not agree with the above, your just wrong. Give up and get on board.
The blue bykes must cause an attitude of tyranny, but since I do NOT yet own a 1330, hey I will just agree with Mr. Attitude here!
Joe
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A direct result of running lower octane than recommended by the manufacturer.
Your looking at a destroyed piston from my jet ski. The screw driver is pointing at a compression ring exposed. All 4 destroyed. Direct result of 87 octane instead of 91.
Lesson learned from experience. Just my 2 cents
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Originally Posted by jcthorne
Ok!
Oil, Rotella T6 in the triples
Tires, Yokohama
Helmet, of course
Speed Limit is a suggestion
All the gear, all the time.
If anyone does not agree with the above, your just wrong. Give up and get on board.
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Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau
The blue bykes must cause an attitude of tyranny, but since I do NOT yet own a 1330, hey I will just agree with Mr. Attitude here!
Joe
Wife
says I had the problem long before getting a blue bike :-)
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Originally Posted by Gsebring
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A direct result of running lower octane than recommended by the manufacturer.
Your looking at a destroyed piston from my jet ski. The screw driver is pointing at a compression ring exposed. All 4 destroyed. Direct result of 87 octane instead of 91.
Lesson learned from experience. Just my 2 cents
It happens and is real, whether folks here believe it or not, that is up to them. Saving money on cheaper gas may work, but the results can be as shown if the stars don't align. Bummer about the ski. Often destroys the crank too. Pretty expensive fix.
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