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09-04-2005, 7:58 PM
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  Join Date: 07-31-2005 Location: West Los Angeles, CA
Bike(s): 2001 F4i Age: 33 Posts: 1,111
Rep:  (274) Rep Power: 7
 | What Octane to use? What octane of gas can the CBR 600, 900, 1rr handle without adversely affecting engine performance or reliability. Since normal driving or canyon carving does not require max HP can the bikes run off of 87? I think the f4i's manual states 89. I only run what I would term “good gas” chevron or 76 with separate pumps for each grade. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p> An off topic question. What tire pressure should I run for Dunlop D208s on an f4i (street). Currently 32 front 36 rear. | |
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09-04-2005, 8:11 PM
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| Join Date: 11-17-2004 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Bike(s): 2003 Honda 954RR 2005 VTX 1300 Age: 37 Posts: 612
Rep: (45) Rep Power: 5
| Re: What Octane to use? even the manufacturers manuel states to NEVER run the motorcycle on less than 91 octane. It states that doing so can cause harm to the engine. I dont think that street riding or canyon riding are relavent. |
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09-04-2005, 8:54 PM
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     Join Date: 02-10-2002 Location: Hoosierland, USA
Bike(s): CBR929 - VFR800 - VFR800 Posts: 11,098
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| Re: What Octane to use? V
__________________ Sith Apprentice CBR929 - VFR800 - VFR800 "There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one..." - Joey Dunlop |
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09-04-2005, 8:56 PM
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| Join Date: 07-16-2003 Location: West Hills
Bike(s): '05 999 '99 750SS '98 VFR800 Posts: 31
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| RON vs Octane ratings The manual states 91 RON (research octane number)- which is regular 87 CLC (U.S. Cost of Living Council) octane in the U.S. 95 RON is premium 91 CLC in the U.S. So, regular unleaded is fine, actually burns more easily, and is the best choice to use in a vehicle designed to run it. Bumping up to premium only will cost you more to fill up. |
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09-04-2005, 9:00 PM
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| Mr. Brownstone Join Date: 02-07-2002 Location: UT
Bike(s): 05 600RR Posts: 10,531
Rep: (1823) Rep Power: 35
| Re: What Octane to use? The only reason it says to use premium gas is because it costs more. It's all part of Bush's evil plan to rule the world with his mythical oil company. The premium gas doesn't cost any more to make, but they charge more for it simply out of greed. Bush went to war in Iraq for only one reason. Not to help anyone, but to create a pipeline stealing all the oil and putting it into his own personal tanks for use by his mythically created oil company. He then told the bike manufacturers to make people believe they had to use premium gas so he could overcharge for it and line his pockets with 100% profit. In other words: No, Honda does NOT require premium fuel for you bike, and michael moore and his followers are complete ****tards. |
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09-04-2005, 9:10 PM
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| Resigned to pursue other interests.  Join Date: 05-01-2001 Location: Raleigh, NC
Bike(s): 2007 Honda ST1300 Age: 36 Posts: 12,313
Rep: (833) Rep Power: 28
| Re: What Octane to use? 87 octane is all you need. Been covered many times in the past.  |
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09-04-2005, 9:28 PM
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| Join Date: 07-31-2005 Location: West Los Angeles, CA
Bike(s): 2001 F4i Age: 33 Posts: 1,111
Rep: (274) Rep Power: 7
| Re: What Octane to use? Thanks i guess i should do a search befoe i post, but i figured with the gas prices at what they are bieng a post whore and reminding people that they can use low grade would be of benifit to all. Did i say whore........happy endings to all................ and to BDA116  guess you hate evryone........ |
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09-04-2005, 9:40 PM
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  Join Date: 06-05-2001 Location: Murder City, Michigan
Bike(s): 2007 RC51 Age: 58 Posts: 8,271
Rep: (1219) Rep Power: 28
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09-04-2005, 10:55 PM
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| Mr. Brownstone Join Date: 02-07-2002 Location: UT
Bike(s): 05 600RR Posts: 10,531
Rep: (1823) Rep Power: 35
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09-04-2005, 11:15 PM
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 Join Date: 08-15-2002 Location: South Australia
Bike(s): Bikeless - for now Age: 61 Posts: 10,812
Rep: (188) Rep Power: 18
| Re: What Octane to use? Quote:
 You've finally posted something with some weight!! | |
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09-05-2005, 7:16 AM
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| Join Date: 07-31-2005 Location: West Los Angeles, CA
Bike(s): 2001 F4i Age: 33 Posts: 1,111
Rep: (274) Rep Power: 7
| Re: What Octane to use? Uh guess that would be me  . only side without chicken strips is the left. |
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09-05-2005, 12:13 PM
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| Join Date: 11-17-2004 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Bike(s): 2003 Honda 954RR 2005 VTX 1300 Age: 37 Posts: 612
Rep: (45) Rep Power: 5
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09-05-2005, 12:42 PM
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  Join Date: 08-01-2001 Location: Lost
Bike(s): Puch Posts: 14,391
Rep: (1211) Rep Power: 34
| Re: What Octane to use? You buy a genuine race vehicle, engineered to the nines with trick technology, and want to save $.20/gal on fuel by not running premium? I guess they could've saved a few cents here and there feeding Seabiscuit cheap ass hay and rotten fruit only too, there was a depression on.... |
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09-05-2005, 2:22 PM
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| Join Date: 07-16-2003 Location: West Hills
Bike(s): '05 999 '99 750SS '98 VFR800 Posts: 31
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: What Octane to use? Quote:
 My ordinary 954's manual says to use unleaded 86 or higher, on pages 91 and 208. ..or seriously, maybe you have a euro manual? Last edited by rodan : 09-05-2005 at 2:27 PM. | |
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09-05-2005, 5:06 PM
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| Meatarian  Join Date: 05-06-2004 Location: Randolph, MA
Bike(s): 01 R/B 929 Age: 28 Posts: 12,285
Rep: (931) Rep Power: 26
 | Re: What Octane to use? my 929 manual says 87 so thats what I put in. When I first got it I put in 93 but after reading the manual switched and there's no problems to speak of. don't waste the money.
__________________ "let's face it when you went into that voting booth you had a choice between 2 bowls of sh!t. the only difference was the smell" |
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09-05-2005, 9:45 PM
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 Join Date: 01-06-2005 Location: Florida, United States
Bike(s): 00' CBR 929RR (Yellow/Black) Posts: 299
Rep: (17) Rep Power: 4
| Re: What Octane to use? Quote:
Check your "owners manual" the 954 is designed to run on 86 octane or higher. The number "91" under the passenger seat in the tail is the RON number...... | |
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09-06-2005, 1:22 PM
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| Cycle Trendz Racing    Join Date: 11-25-2001 Location: Virgina Beach, Va
Bike(s): S/B 954..Drag Racing Specialist and 2006 Champion Age: 31 Posts: 2,368
Rep: (185) Rep Power: 10
| Re: What Octane to use? I run oxygenated 87 octane. |
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