what Fuel do you use ?

brendan · 08-04-2009, 5:30 AM

hi there all i know different fuel can make a big difference to how the bike runs

i've been useing Shell V-Power Unleaded for the last 5 tank fulls

last time i filled up it cost 107.9 a litre and i put 10.66 litres in

so i was just wandering what do you run yours on

and how mean litres dose a nc23 holed ??

Surffrog · 08-04-2009, 6:09 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan

hi there all i know different fuel can make a big difference to how the bike runs

i've been useing Shell V-Power Unleaded for the last 5 tank fulls

last time i filled up it cost 107.9 a litre and i put 10.66 litres in

so i was just wandering what do you run yours on

and how mean litres dose a nc23 holed ??

I used the same for my NC29 and I'm still using it for my ZX10r Kawasaki. It's the best stuff available here in Thailand.

Sorry I can't help on the size of tank for the NC23. I've never owned one.

setanta · 08-04-2009, 6:10 AM

Diesal for me mate with just a hint of absenthe

brendan · 08-04-2009, 6:14 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Diesal for me mate with just a hint of absenthe

sound like a good mix but i don't think the cbr will like it

Surffrog · 08-04-2009, 6:14 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Diesal for me mate with just a hint of absenthe

Or perhaps a shot or two of Balentines?

LoopyLee · 08-04-2009, 1:43 PM

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Originally Posted by brendan

hi there all i know different fuel can make a big difference to how the bike runs

i've been useing Shell V-Power Unleaded for the last 5 tank fulls

last time i filled up it cost 107.9 a litre and i put 10.66 litres in

so i was just wandering what do you run yours on

and how mean litres dose a nc23 holed ??

I run normal unleaded in mine, apart from the odd occasion when I'm not paying attention at the pump and pick up the super unleaded pump by mistake...

Jetpilot07 · 08-04-2009, 1:49 PM

93 octain Sunoco, Shell, Exxon, BP....at the track i run 104 purple gas....

garyboy_palaboy · 08-04-2009, 2:01 PM

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have anyone tried those gasoline mixed with ethnanol?

i have read over the internet that gasoline with ethanol is bad on carburated motorcycles.

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Destructo · 08-04-2009, 2:28 PM

I use normal unleaded, usually Tesco, cos I get in trouble if I don't get the Clubcard points!

brendan · 08-04-2009, 2:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

I use normal unleaded, usually Tesco, cos I get in trouble if I don't get the Clubcard points!

Sideshow bob · 08-04-2009, 4:54 PM

for normal unleaded.....

on my old ZXR i tried the super and it slowed it down

was told that these type of nikes are designed to run optimaly on normal unleaded weather thats true or not

Twincam · 08-04-2009, 5:38 PM

107.9 Per Litre!

Down here we have wars to see who can stay under a pound! Morrisons and Asda started off the war, Sainsburys followed but Tescos are not really getting the hang of the whole thing

I run standard unleaded/regular (Tried a higher octane one once but she started pinking*)

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Originally Posted by Destructo

I use normal unleaded, usually Tesco, cos I get in trouble if I don't get the Clubcard points!

Every little helps

* Detonation (Pinking)

Pinking usually occurs when ignition timing is over advanced or when the octane number of the fuel is inadequate for the engine. The octane requirement of the engine will increase over time due to carbon and deposit buildup in the combustion chamber. The octane requirement normally varies cyclically as the combustion chamber deposits build up and then flake off. This is why many cars stop pinking after a high speed/high load run.

Destructo · 08-04-2009, 6:26 PM

From what I understand, unless a vehicle is specifically designed to run on Super Unleaded there's no point in using it. From the above posts, it seems like it could even decrease performance!

For the last few years, BMW bikes have been set up to use either, but offer increased performance when running on Super Unleaded. Interesing, huh....

rokitt51 · 08-04-2009, 7:08 PM

I use flammable LOL

Twincam · 08-04-2009, 8:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

From what I understand, unless a vehicle is specifically designed to run on Super Unleaded there's no point in using it. From the above posts, it seems like it could even decrease performance!

For the last few years, BMW bikes have been set up to use either, but offer increased performance when running on Super Unleaded. Interesing, huh....

Unless your at the track etc, I don't see why people use a higher octane. 5th Gear did a show about how different octanes could have a different effect, I think in a high performance car the increase in BHP/HP (which ever one it is) was only about 1.

I think in the booklet it says you should use regular - any higher and mine starts acting weird.

Natezlvnit · 08-04-2009, 9:45 PM

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Originally Posted by garyboy_palaboy

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have anyone tried those gasoline mixed with ethnanol?

i have read over the internet that gasoline with ethanol is bad on carburated motorcycles.

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All fuel here in MT is contains up to 10% ethanol. A few gas stations sell ethanol free fuel advertised as snowmobile gas. I think it really plays hel! with two strokes. One of the canyons I ride has a station at the base that sells ethanol free fuel and next time I am going to give it try. I tried it a few years ago and can't remember any difference.

JORDAN N · 08-04-2009, 10:52 PM

We have had a real problem with the ethanol blend gas here in Maine. If the gas sits for 2 weeks or more it starts to get bad. We are using a product called Marine Stabil. It seems to be working good...........I run 91 octane moblil/exxon in my 929.

Surffrog · 08-05-2009, 1:49 AM

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Originally Posted by garyboy_palaboy

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have anyone tried those gasoline mixed with ethnanol?

i have read over the internet that gasoline with ethanol is bad on carburated motorcycles.

This is why I use shell V power, because it's the only fuel here in Thailand at the moment that isn't mixed with ethanol. Otherwise I'd stick with regular.

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Unless your at the track etc, I don't see why people use a higher octane. 5th Gear did a show about how different octanes could have a different effect, I think in a high performance car the increase in BHP/HP (which ever one it is) was only about 1.

I think in the booklet it says you should use regular - any higher and mine starts acting weird.

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Originally Posted by JORDAN N

We have had a real problem with the ethanol blend gas here in Maine. If the gas sits for 2 weeks or more it starts to get bad. We are using a product called Marine Stabil. It seems to be working good...........I run 91 octane moblil/exxon in my 929.

As we have here in Thailand. The government tells everyone that they've done all the tests on cars from the 90s to the present day and that it's fine. However, the manufacturers of the cars the government says it has tested say that any tests they themselves have run on vehicles not prepared and set up for it have experienced problems. They also refuse to warranty any engine work resulting from the use of ethanol-mixed fuel. We also have the additional problem of the fuel not necessarily being mixed correctly. At the moment, I know a lot of people stay with Shell V power even if it is a higher octane rating than is required for their car or bike purely because it is the most consistent fuel in terms of quality.

WyoJames · 08-05-2009, 2:25 AM

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Originally Posted by garyboy_palaboy

have anyone tried those gasoline mixed with ethnanol?

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Don't know about the carbed bikes, but for the high performance fuel injected engines love the ethanol blend because it burns at a slightly higher temp

WyoJames · 08-05-2009, 2:25 AM

And I fuel up with the highest octane of whatever gas station is closest

brendan · 08-05-2009, 4:38 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone

my old cbf500 run better on regular unleaded and i got better mpg as wall when i used the lower octane fuel

and the 107.9 Per Litre! is for shell V power

i think there regular unleaded is about 101.9 per litre

i've only every run the cbr on regular once as when i got it it needed fuel and i couldn't fined a shell

so since then i've run it on shell even if i have to go out of my way to get the fuel

and i've been told that you need to run a engine on the same fuel for 4/5 tank fulls to get the benefit from the higher octane fuel

tryer · 08-06-2009, 3:37 AM

NC 23 capacity tank for 14,4L

brendan · 08-06-2009, 5:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tryer

NC 23 capacity tank for 14,4L

thanks how big is the reserve ??

as the most i've put in my bike is 12 litres

hero cbr 919rr · 08-06-2009, 7:15 AM

hey guys i think that if ya put that will increase yar motorbike burning the fuel so i think it gaves ya a good perfourmance.

thats what i believe..

hero cbr 919rr · 08-06-2009, 7:16 AM

i fuel up mine 95 mobile 1

kiai · 08-06-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hero cbr 919rr

i fuel up mine 95 mobile 1

I put 92 Octane in my blade and she is happy with it I know for a fact that 95 is not for our bikes hero so save the extra 1LE and fill up with 92 instead

hero cbr 919rr · 08-06-2009, 10:56 AM

thx for yar advice i will try 92 nxt time..

kid954rr · 08-06-2009, 12:26 PM

I use 92 - 94 octane depending on the gas station.

bladeracer · 08-06-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Unless your at the track etc, I don't see why people use a higher octane. 5th Gear did a show about how different octanes could have a different effect, I think in a high performance car the increase in BHP/HP (which ever one it is) was only about 1.

Did they also check fuel economy?
I run 98RON in all my vehicles as it gives me more tank range.
I put a tank of 91RON in the car a couple of weeks ago (didn't want to wait for the pump to free up) and it pinged like a bastard :-)

Surffrog · 08-07-2009, 6:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bladeracer

Did they also check fuel economy?
I run 98RON in all my vehicles as it gives me more tank range.
I put a tank of 91RON in the car a couple of weeks ago (didn't want to wait for the pump to free up) and it pinged like a bastard :-)

Yeah, mine was no fan of 91 either. It loved 95 though and everyone who rides the 400 CBRs here recommend 95.