What octane fuel do you use? - Page 2

blowndodge · 08-16-2007, 12:40 PM

Vulcan Vespa????

socwkbiker · 08-16-2007, 12:44 PM

for girly men of all ages.

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ponch · 08-17-2007, 07:21 AM

The resistor mod seems to work. I plan on doing it for the same reason. It's ridiculous that we need to run 90+ octane for a 9:1 compression engine. Kawasaki needs to use modern engine management. If you go to gadget's site, you'll find the resistor mod.

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haven't tried anything but 90+, though it's killing me cause gas prices are so high in my area. From what I've read, it seems I have no choice. Haven't experienced the pinging yet and don't really want to. If there is a way to run lower octane I'd like to know, but don't want the side effects.

lw · 08-18-2007, 11:12 PM

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the Vespa Vipers?

Maybe a "Mo-ped Posse"?

08-18-2007, 11:18 PM

I am now converted and sold on Chevron 91 octane........ just because I like it and it's close by!!!!

Front page of the San Diego Union had a story on the first freeway legal electric scooter!! Does 65 mph...... hmmmm....

vulcanvixen · 08-19-2007, 02:18 AM

The owner's manual for my 900 says a minimum of 90 octane, which at the pump means poppin' the extra for 91. I've tried a couple of tankfuls of 87 (just to see if there'd be a difference) and can most definitely notice a change in performance. For only about a buck more on a tank of gas, I'll stick with the higher octane!

08-19-2007, 08:14 AM

YOU DIDN'T NOTICE NUTTIN!

vulcanvixen · 08-19-2007, 09:35 AM

Nuttin? Nuttin honey? How do you notice nuttin? lol

dano · 08-19-2007, 06:43 PM

I've tried 87 and 89 and mine will tap like a typewriter with both under acceleration. Due to that, I use 91 to 93 octane exclusively.
Ride safe,
Dano

oldmanriver · 08-19-2007, 07:27 PM

yes i have had the same problem fuel,i did adjust the tps,but put it back,it was not enough of a differnce to warrent the extra fuel i used,so its high test all the timeor it knocks and pings like crazy.

Todd · 08-19-2007, 07:31 PM

Spend the extra $1.60/tank and run the good stuff....Any ole high octance will do...Although I do prefer the BP(Amoco) 93 if I can get it......

ponch · 08-19-2007, 07:59 PM

If the 900 is like the 800 in requirements, using anything higher than 87 is a waste. That is what I miss most about my 800. It would run on anything.

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The owner's manual for my 900 says a minimum of 90 octane, which at the pump means poppin' the extra for 91. I've tried a couple of tankfuls of 87 (just to see if there'd be a difference) and can most definitely notice a change in performance. For only about a buck more on a tank of gas, I'll stick with the higher octane!

08-20-2007, 02:34 PM

I have always used 90+and above octane fuel for my nomad since day one. I had a pinging issue with or with out high octane fuel so i added a PCIII and never pinged again and i still use 90+ octane for my bike and it's been flawless for over 11K miles now. just my two cents.

socwkbiker · 08-20-2007, 03:44 PM

I use QT (quick trip) 93 because its a top tier rated gas.

Check this out: http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

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socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	What octane fuel do you use? for girly men of all ages. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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Guest Posts: n/a	What octane fuel do you use? I am now converted and sold on Chevron 91 octane........ just because I like it and it's close by!!!! Front page of the San Diego Union had a story on the first freeway legal electric scooter!! Does 65 mph...... hmmmm....
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08-19-2007, 02:18 AM	#22
vulcanvixen Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego County, CA Posts: 350	What octane fuel do you use? The owner's manual for my 900 says a minimum of 90 octane, which at the pump means poppin' the extra for 91. I've tried a couple of tankfuls of 87 (just to see if there'd be a difference) and can most definitely notice a change in performance. For only about a buck more on a tank of gas, I'll stick with the higher octane!
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08-19-2007, 08:14 AM	#23
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vulcanvixen Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego County, CA Posts: 350	What octane fuel do you use? Nuttin? Nuttin honey? How do you notice nuttin? lol
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08-19-2007, 06:43 PM	#25
dano Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 282	What octane fuel do you use? I've tried 87 and 89 and mine will tap like a typewriter with both under acceleration. Due to that, I use 91 to 93 octane exclusively. Ride safe, Dano
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08-19-2007, 07:27 PM	#26
oldmanriver Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hauppauge,ny Posts: 19	What octane fuel do you use? yes i have had the same problem fuel,i did adjust the tps,but put it back,it was not enough of a differnce to warrent the extra fuel i used,so its high test all the timeor it knocks and pings like crazy.
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08-19-2007, 07:31 PM	#27
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	What octane fuel do you use? Spend the extra $1.60/tank and run the good stuff....Any ole high octance will do...Although I do prefer the BP(Amoco) 93 if I can get it...... __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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08-20-2007, 02:34 PM	#29
Guest Posts: n/a	What octane fuel do you use? I have always used 90+and above octane fuel for my nomad since day one. I had a pinging issue with or with out high octane fuel so i added a PCIII and never pinged again and i still use 90+ octane for my bike and it's been flawless for over 11K miles now. just my two cents.
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08-20-2007, 03:44 PM	#30
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	What octane fuel do you use? I use QT (quick trip) 93 because its a top tier rated gas. Check this out: http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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