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08-16-2007, 12:44 PM | #17 |
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08-16-2007, 11:16 PM | #18 |
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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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08-18-2007, 11:18 PM | #21 |
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I am now converted and sold on Chevron 91 octane........ just because I like it and it's close by!!!!
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08-19-2007, 02:18 AM | #22 |
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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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YOU DIDN'T NOTICE NUTTIN!
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08-19-2007, 09:35 AM | #24 |
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Nuttin? Nuttin honey? How do you notice nuttin? lol
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08-19-2007, 06:43 PM | #25 |
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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.
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08-19-2007, 07:27 PM | #26 |
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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 |
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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......
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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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08-20-2007, 02:34 PM | #29 |
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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 |
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I use QT (quick trip) 93 because its a top tier rated gas.
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