Gasoline

[gerald37]

Reading the operator's guide it says to use 90 to 95 octane gas. That is hard to find in my area. I would have to drive 40 to 50 miles. Every station in my area has 87 octane. Very few has premium gas.

 

[JP58]

If your riding a 1330 model. It will run on regular ok. Just loose some performance. As long as you don't hear pinning it will be fine. If you can buy octane booster at your local auto parts I would add it to your gas.

 

[BoilerAnimal]

I use 87 octane for the same reason with a 998 and don't seem to suffer any ill effects. Old Silver does get treated to the good stuff when they have it at the busier gas stations. I figure if they aren't too busy, the high price drink might have a good chance of being stale.

 

[4 MARIE]

the knock sensors in a modern fuel injected engine will detune for lesser octane fuel, just like the first responder her stated

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

GAS

Reading the operator's guide it says to use 90 to 95 octane gas. That is hard to find in my area. I would have to drive 40 to 50 miles. Every station in my area has 87 octane. Very few has premium gas.

I have been using 87 - in my 1330 for 3 + years, IMHO it runs fine ....as has been mentioned the Spyder has Knock sensors to prevent damage ..... .01% loss of power is not worth the .60 it costs to use 91 .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[PaladinLV]

Actually, I think the exact words (at least it did n 2014) are RECOMMENDED.
That means you can use whatever you like!

AJ

Reading the operator's guide it says to use 90 to 95 octane gas. That is hard to find in my area. I would have to drive 40 to 50 miles. Every station in my area has 87 octane. Very few has premium gas.

 

[Chupaca]

Relax....

These machines will run fine on US 87 octane...now cross a border and this may not hold true. Use seafoam to counteract the ethenol every other tank full. I did pump half a tank of racing fuel before I realized I was at the wrong pump..:yikes: love to use that on a regular basis...:roflblack:

 

[SpyderHands]

I use 87 octane because I like hearing my engine sing while I'm twisting the throttle. :yes:

 

[ARtraveler]

The highest octane we have here is 90. That's what I use in both my :spyder2::spyder:'s.

 

[Bfromla]

Octane booster & if you can go with Ethonal free pure gas (harder to find tho)
https://www.pure-gas.org/. :thumbup:

 

[gerald37]

Thanks for all the replies. I feel better I have been using 87 octane have not notice any problems. When I can I will use higher. I am thinking about going to Sturgis this week. On the road i will try finding higher octane. Thanks again for the replys.

 

[irvin48]

i generally dont use off brand gas but the caseys in our town has alcohol free
91 octane. every bp station i have stopped at in wis has alcohol free premium too.
91 octane.i try to stay w/shell or bp.

 

[Big F]

I have been using 87 - in my 1330 for 3 + years, IMHO it runs fine ....as has been mentioned the Spyder has Knock sensors to prevent damage ..... .01% loss of power is not worth the .60 it costs to use 91 .... Mike :thumbup:

Amen brother. I use 87 all of the time and my Spyder runs just fine PLUS I save a lot of bucks over time.
BIG F

 

[SpyderHands]

Octane booster & if you can go with Ethonal free pure gas (harder to find tho)
https://www.pure-gas.org/. :thumbup:

I'd think whichever gas option you choose, just be consistent.

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Just ride it.....at the end of the season be sure to fill it with gas that doesn't have ethanol in it, add a bit of marine stabil (the blue stuff) and you'll be fine.

 

[UtahPete]

the knock sensors in a modern fuel injected engine will detune for lesser octane fuel, just like the first responder her stated

I didn't know that. Thanks.

 

[jaherbst]

I always use the highest octane I can find. How else am I going to spend my kids inheritance. Higher flash point - cleaner burn. That's my theory

and I'm sticking with it. No carbon on the spark plugs for a quick and easy start!

You spend 28 to 32,000 thousand dollars on a toy and you squeeze the penny's when it comes to the gas you use against the recommended fuel.

What am I missing here?


Jack

 

[JerryB]

Hi Jack,

Re: What am I missing here?

First: I believe strongly, to each his own. Do what you feel is best for you.

However, I agree with you 100%.

Since I live in rain country during the winter, I do not ride as much as you sun-belt types.

It simply is not that much extra $$$$.

Jerry Baumchen

PS) Sort like pilots who buy $200k airplanes yet will not spend $2500 on a parachute that just might save their life.

 

[Sccar]

I run marine gas (ethanol free), cost $3 plus a gallon

 

[Triple B]

I always use the highest octane I can find. How else am I going to spend my kids inheritance. Higher flash point - cleaner burn. That's my theory

and I'm sticking with it. No carbon on the spark plugs for a quick and easy start!

You spend 28 to 32,000 thousand dollars on a toy and you squeeze the penny's when it comes to the gas you use against the recommended fuel.

What am I missing here?


Jack

Amen, Jack.....amen!