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What octane is everybody using
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bodymanpainter
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I'm using 93 but did put 89 in once and the bike seemed to run ok but will
keep using the 93 as that's what is recommended.
Toby
keep using the 93 as that's what is recommended.
Toby
Chupaca
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Here's the thing..!!
The recomandation is just that. Outside the US gasolines are different. Our 87 works fine and will not damage anything. For sure the higher the better and as I have said for a buck difference per tank why not go with the best. I use all of them 87-100+ racing fuel..now that is fun...:thumbup:
The recomandation is just that. Outside the US gasolines are different. Our 87 works fine and will not damage anything. For sure the higher the better and as I have said for a buck difference per tank why not go with the best. I use all of them 87-100+ racing fuel..now that is fun...:thumbup:
Silvervette05
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Hi test in mine 
Dragon Snake
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93 or better just like in my 11 RT-S:doorag:
boomerkc
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When I can get it....
91 octane no ethanol. Here in Overland Park, KS, I get it at Hy-Vee. Use the station locator www.pure-gas.org when I'm other places.
91 octane no ethanol. Here in Overland Park, KS, I get it at Hy-Vee. Use the station locator www.pure-gas.org when I'm other places.
Knarfoh
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Locally, the only place for no ethanol are 2 boat marinas each around 30 miles away (and the pumps are located on the docks).
After just a few fill-ups, went from 87 to 93. Some places I have ridden only go as high as 91.
Locally, 93 is 20¢ more then 87 so usually costs me around 80¢ to a dollar for the difference.
2012 RT-S SM5.
jcthorne
Well-known member
The 2013s require 91 or greater according to the emissions certification label. Not sure what that labels states on the 2014s. Its on the frame under the seat.
I did put 87 in mine once by accident and will endeavor to not do that again. The difference in performance was VERY noticeable as the ecm pulls a bunch of timing to eliminate preignition detected by the knock sensor.
I did put 87 in mine once by accident and will endeavor to not do that again. The difference in performance was VERY noticeable as the ecm pulls a bunch of timing to eliminate preignition detected by the knock sensor.
Bob Denman
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93... :thumbup:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Our choices here are mostly 87, 88, and 90. I put 90 into my :spyder2:'s. No ethanol in our gas. When I have a choice of 87 only, the :ani29: do not seem to be as "peppy."
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Bob Denman
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They're not... :shocked:
they can handle the cheaper swill; but for about a dollar's saving on a fill-up, I'd rather feed it what the factory suggests! :2thumbs:
they can handle the cheaper swill; but for about a dollar's saving on a fill-up, I'd rather feed it what the factory suggests! :2thumbs:
Illinois Boy
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With running the risk of ticking some people off...
You pay $20 to $30k for a vehicle and consider using something other than what the manufacturer (engineers) recommend? :banghead:
There are reasons why fuel octane ranges are recommended -- however, having said that, I'll bet a case of beer there will be someone post on this thread with a long list of reasons why they know best and use whatever they want in their Spyder, and that it is better than the manufacturer recommends. :roflblack: Just another reason I do not buy used vehicles.
Most people do not even understand what octane ratings mean. Some believe the higher the octane the better the fuel; which cannot be any further from the truth.
Octane has nothing to do with the quality of the fuel; as so many uninformed seem to believe. If it did then everyone would use "rocket-fuel" in their vehicles.
In the most of layman's terms, octane relates to the "burn-rate" of the fuel; and various engines require specific burn-rates to work properly as designed to get the most from the engine and prevent damage over the long-term.
Use what the manual says to use... there is a reason they provide the suggestion.
Again... another reason I do not buy used vehicles.
Sorry if this ticks anyone off or offends them...
You pay $20 to $30k for a vehicle and consider using something other than what the manufacturer (engineers) recommend? :banghead:
There are reasons why fuel octane ranges are recommended -- however, having said that, I'll bet a case of beer there will be someone post on this thread with a long list of reasons why they know best and use whatever they want in their Spyder, and that it is better than the manufacturer recommends. :roflblack: Just another reason I do not buy used vehicles.
Most people do not even understand what octane ratings mean. Some believe the higher the octane the better the fuel; which cannot be any further from the truth.
Octane has nothing to do with the quality of the fuel; as so many uninformed seem to believe. If it did then everyone would use "rocket-fuel" in their vehicles.
In the most of layman's terms, octane relates to the "burn-rate" of the fuel; and various engines require specific burn-rates to work properly as designed to get the most from the engine and prevent damage over the long-term.
Use what the manual says to use... there is a reason they provide the suggestion.
Again... another reason I do not buy used vehicles.
Sorry if this ticks anyone off or offends them...
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
With running the risk of ticking some people off...
You pay $20 to $30k for a vehicle and consider using something other than what the manufacturer (engineers) recommend? :banghead:
There are reasons why fuel octane ranges are recommended -- however, having said that, I'll bet a case of beer there will be someone post on this thread with a long list of reasons why they know best and use whatever they want in their Spyder, and that it is better than the manufacturer recommends. :roflblack: Just another reason I do not buy used vehicles.
Most people do not even understand what octane ratings mean. Some believe the higher the octane the better the fuel; which cannot be any further from the truth.
Octane has nothing to do with the quality of the fuel; as so many uninformed seem to believe. If it did then everyone would use "rocket-fuel" in their vehicles.
In the most of layman's terms, octane relates to the "burn-rate" of the fuel; and various engines require specific burn-rates to work properly as designed to get the most from the engine and prevent damage over the long-term.
Use what the manual says to use... there is a reason they provide the suggestion.
Again... another reason I do not buy used vehicles.
Sorry if this ticks anyone off or offends them...
Your opinion is good. No one should get ticked off. I like to play with numbers. It's the accountant/CPA in me. I like to hear about Octane--but with all the variables possible--I will bet someone could write a PHD thesis on the subject and still not completely nail it.
Bob Denman
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I tried a couple of tanks of 87 in my 2010, 998.
I had to experiment a bit!
It cost me about two MPG. :shocked:
I had to experiment a bit!
It cost me about two MPG. :shocked:
