gas/octane.....does it matter??
08-24-2008, 11:15 PM
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08-24-2008, 11:17 PM
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08-24-2008, 11:48 PM
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08-25-2008, 12:08 AM
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Re: gas/octane.....does it matter??
Just remember, running your bike on higher octane fuel then it is designed to run on, will NOT give it more performance, it will actually hurt performance because the fuel wont get a chance to fully burn..
08-25-2008, 12:10 AM
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Re: gas/octane.....does it matter??
Besides octane, the biggest difference between the "cheap stuff" and "premium or super" is the additives and detergents that each gasoline company puts in their fuel. It is worth the extra 20 cents a gallon to keep everything cleaner! besides the already mentioned less likely hood of detonation, etc. The motor WILL run more efficiently with higher octane gas.
08-25-2008, 12:14 AM
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First, most bikes like the 636, 600rr, gsxr's etc; run high compression motors and therefore require higher octane to eliminate "pinging". However, if your bike doesnt ping with lower octane, it is ok to run it. I wouldnt recomend anything lower then 91 or what a manual says. Manufacturers advise on the best recipe to make your machine run the most efficient, but in higher altitudes you could probably get away with it.
The next thing to think about is your particular tank of gas and where you are filling up at. I know there are different gas stations in my area that are known to have bad gas, ie; water gets in after storms etc. So maybe change the gas station your getting it at.
The last is a point that others brought up. HEAT. Heat is a motor killer and a for sure recipe for poor performance, loss of power and premature engine failure. Make sure your bike stays as cool as possible. Drifting takes a major toll on bikes, and after a decent amount of time spent drifting, I have seen first hand, even the most reliable of bikes, start pissing, pinging and clanking from the over heating.
Bottom line, there is no bennefit to using highier octane then your engine needs.
The next thing to think about is your particular tank of gas and where you are filling up at. I know there are different gas stations in my area that are known to have bad gas, ie; water gets in after storms etc. So maybe change the gas station your getting it at.
The last is a point that others brought up. HEAT. Heat is a motor killer and a for sure recipe for poor performance, loss of power and premature engine failure. Make sure your bike stays as cool as possible. Drifting takes a major toll on bikes, and after a decent amount of time spent drifting, I have seen first hand, even the most reliable of bikes, start pissing, pinging and clanking from the over heating.
Bottom line, there is no bennefit to using highier octane then your engine needs.
08-25-2008, 12:15 AM
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Re: gas/octane.....does it matter??
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08-25-2008, 12:24 AM
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Re: gas/octane.....does it matter??
my wrecked bike sat for over a year and i put about a gallon of airplane fuel wich is like 110 octane to burn all the cobwebbs out and she runs like a strapped *** ape. but i don't wanna burn anything up so i just ran a gallon to get it up running good and then back to the ol' 93 octane. (07 gsxr 600
08-25-2008, 12:34 AM
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08-25-2008, 12:36 AM
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Re: gas/octane.....does it matter??
i just like to point it out before you guys get the chance too 
ive ran lower octane before when i was broke and my bike runs the same but it seems like i get less mpg out of it? burns faster possible.
as far as ryans problems i agree with what neil morgan said
ive ran lower octane before when i was broke and my bike runs the same but it seems like i get less mpg out of it? burns faster possible.
as far as ryans problems i agree with what neil morgan said
08-25-2008, 12:40 AM
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08-25-2008, 12:44 AM
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Re: gas/octane.....does it matter??
yea i dont do lot stuff but i ride hard and wheelie the streets everywhere in 2nd. although i dont think my wheelies are to high in the r's im sure my mpg is a tad worse from them lol.
the 2007 r1 said to run a min. of 91 octane too, might not be as high on a 600
the 2007 r1 said to run a min. of 91 octane too, might not be as high on a 600
08-25-2008, 02:12 AM
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Re: gas/octane.....does it matter??
There is no reason to run low octane in a bike you're going to run hightemps and large demands on. You're just asking for detonation and an attrition war that will lead to a worthless motor. Despite everything people think they know or have read somewhere its simple math. Honest numbers that you can't seat of the pants argue away. The higher the octane the less retard on timing, less chance to detonate, and above all, more reliability in high stress situations.
