okay now i got your attention. i just want to ask one ? i have nothing against you guys or anything like that, but:
when your bike says "only 93+ octane" do you stick to that?
for the ones who don't do you have any problems. i know BMW and other 'luxury' car brands reccomend this, but i know many owners who dont without problems.
2007-09-02 17:44:38 · 11 answers · asked by Kenneth M 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
i don't have one. i don't even have a 600. i got a 250. i just want to know what to use when i upgrade. because my dealer told me that i don't EXACTLY have to follow those guidelines.
2007-09-03 06:44:42 · update #1
good answer 51. i run 89 in my 1000 with no problems.
2007-09-03 13:46:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Putting 93 Octane in a Crotch-Rocket is for a reason! They are High-Performance Machines! Plus all the Octanes aren't really what they say they are! 93 is not really 93. You can do some research and find that out! Some gas stations are better than others. Just like most gas stations have water in their fuel. I have a 2005 CBR 600RR and I add Octane Booster to every 3rd fill up. You can tell the difference, but then again I ride hard. One of my friends was very low on fuel at one time and when pulled into the gas station all they had available was 87 Octane! He had no choice - so he didn't fill it up, but he did put some 87 in and drove for about 10 miles to get to the next gas stationed (we ride out in the middle of no-where most of the time) so that he could put 93 in and after he filled his tank up he then tried to start his bike and it wouldn't start. To make a long story short - we had to throw his bike on a trailor and take it to the shop. After the mechanics did their checks they found that his plugs were all gunked up with crap. Of course we told the mechanic what he had done and he said that is where the gunk came from (87 Octane), so they cleaned the plugs and got the bike started back up after they drained all the nasty fuel out and put 93 with octane booster and just let it run for a few minutes and then we went back out to clean the cob-webs and ever since then it has been riding smooth!
2007-09-03 06:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by Combat Medic 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A good rule of thumb.
The lower the octane the more water is in the fuel, just have a look at all the small cars out there with the water dripping out of the exhaust.
Always use the highest you can get your hands on and if you cant then get the octane boost additive. It also has a water dropper in it.
2007-09-04 10:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by Swagman 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
why spend thousands on a bike and then not put the recommended 93 octane to save 20 cents a gallon. If you want the bike to run its best, put in the best.
2007-09-03 01:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by brian 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Lower octane fuel doesn't burn fully and leaves behind more carbon deposits than the higher grades.
As a mechanic, I've seen first hand the effects of excess carbon deposits on valves.
They don't seal properly, which robs the engine of performance and gas mileage.
You'll be saving money in the long run, using the manufactures recommended octane fuel.
2007-09-03 14:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
When I first bought the bike I did use the recommended Octane but now I use what ever is cheap. My bike has not suffered but I take care of him.
2007-09-03 10:30:36 · answer #6 · answered by Tina 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it's best to run on the requested octane for the best performance. if you're not worried about max performance sure u could use something cheaper. however, i wouldn't recommend it. there's a reason why they put that specific requirement up. otherwise they wouldn't have bothered.
use what is required...
2007-09-03 01:44:40 · answer #7 · answered by crazyoverhee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cars are cars, not motorcycles. They have similarities and differences. Instead of joining the argument, I'll just tell you what to do. If you do different, it's your fault and you'll find out why. Use what the manufacturer recommends. They built the darn thing, they know what works best with it.
2007-09-04 20:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a poser squid refers to someone that doesn't read their manual and is too ignorant to google octane and see what its function is
1 you should stick to a 50cc bike
2 octane is an additive that resists combustion it is REQUIRED in a high compression motor
3 Detonation is the reason it is required.And that is beyond your mental capacity
4 99% of all sportbikes use a high compression motor
5 your local dealer is a moron
2007-09-03 07:59:51 · answer #9 · answered by 51 6 · 11⤊ 1⤋
You're already on the right bike for you.
Don't worry about fuel. Piss in your tank. Keep right. My liter and I are about to blow by you.
2007-09-04 21:31:55 · answer #10 · answered by michaelsmaniacal 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋