can I run 87 octane fuel?

i wouldnt id run permium a few extra bucks in ur pocket every time u fill up isnt worth a full rebuild when u blow ur motor. u should runing aleast prmium
 
Run premium, 91 octane or better EVERY tank-poor performance and the wear on the sled is not worth the few bucks you "save" at the pump.
 
I've heard that it's not always the best idea to buy premium from small remote places as this gas is hardly used and sometimes sits for months, whereas the regular 87 is always fresh.
Just a thought. From a big place in the middle of a busy town, by all means, go ahead and filler' up with the good stuff.
 
make sure to take octane booster with you when you cant get prem fill er up with 87 and mix per directions. I never hit the trails without it. Most small bottles treat up too 25 gallons ;)!
 
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I always wondered how accurate the octane is on the pumps. Can or is it possible for a fuel company to fill a 93 octane cell with 87 octane fuel and get away with it.

chad
 
well it wouldnt be the most honest thing to do . but one never knows. we try to fuel caddy our gas from a local station at home befor we head on a trip. also saves a little $$$ from buying all our gas up north and atleast i know every other tank or so is fresh thats whare the octane boost comes in handy most 87 is fresh. and also use a moisture bag in your tank to get rid of unwanted water in the tank
 
different companies use DIFFERENT colors to distinguish their grades of fuel!!! ASK the guy at the service station WHO makes his gasoline and you can tell if you are getting ripped off or not... Just pump a little into a coffee cup ( try and NOT use plastic) and look at the color... THERE are ONLY A FEW refineries wherever you are riding.. BP uses CLEAR and so does MOBIL for their SUPER UNLEADED and guys like marathon and citgo use BLUES and PURPLES!!!! IF ITS YELLOW or ORANGE,,, chances are YOU GOT RIPPED OFF!!!! YES, there are different coupling devices for different fuels,,, but ONLY IN THE AVIATION sector!!! 99% of filling stations use the SAME KIND of coupling (providing its vapor recovery)... Small towns and small stations use camlock fittings!!! DANGEROUS and PROBABLY ILLEGAL nowadays!!!
 
STYROFOAM cups won't last too long either!!!
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Thats funny SH1T!!

Try running some 87, and let us know how it works out for ya. Iv'e always wondered if I could save three bucks for a weekend of riding. Cash is tight!!!!
 
most octane boosters are total junk!! if you want to really increase your octane, mix in tolulene @ about one gallon to a tank full. tolulene is about 130 octane, but will not lean the mixture like alcohol. This will bring the octane of 87 to about 92-93. Octane boosters usually hurt you because they have oxygenators in them, witch actually leans out your sled, and makes it run hotter. Call the boys at klotz, they have a good product, and will tell you the truth about regular harware store octane boosters.
 
Now how far will you get on a tank of premium. I was getting about 160-170kms on an 8.2 gallon tank of regular with my Phazer. I've heard the 700 is pretty good on gas though, so hopefully that's true.
 
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