what octane do you use?

[and1zeuss]

I had always put in premium in the past. I just bought an 05 FZ6 and the manual says regular is ok. Just wanted to get an idea of what you all do, and the benefits if any. Thanks for your input.

 

[MRGM]

87. Bike has always run just fine.

 

[wolfc70]

87. Bike has always run just fine.

+1

87 is fine.

 

[sm00thpapa]

87 Octane always

 

[moopie]

I always believe in just doing what the manual says. The manufacturers will always err on the side of caution in order to protect themselves. So, if they say 87 is fine then that's what I do! Now I have heard or running a higher octane in a tank or two to solve problems.

 

[mcteague]

I had always put in premium in the past. I just bought an 05 FZ6 and the manual says regular is ok. Just wanted to get an idea of what you all do, and the benefits if any. Thanks for your input.

Unless your engine is pinging there is no good reason to use a higher grade gas than the mfgr recommends.

Tim

 

[champion221elite]

Regular 87 octane

 

[stevesnj]

I always had slight pinging with 87 and I switched to 89, the bike runs much smoother and I get better fuel milage compared to the 87.

 

[Moses195]

The manual says at least 86. In New Mexico 86 is the bottom grade. I put in 88 just for fun.

 

[dantow]

98 octane is the premium fuel down under as opposed to 91 in regular

 

[larryinpa]

87 Always.

 

[champion221elite]

98 octane is the premium fuel down under as opposed to 91 in regular

Does Australia use the RON method of computing octane, or the RM/2 method as used in the USA?

 

[MRGM]

I'd have to assume they do it different down under...

You might also notice that the bike runs worse if your state includes 10% ethanol in the mix...

 

[The Toecutter]

93 octane in every vehicle I own.....I want even put 87 octane in my lawnmower.

 

[dantow]

Does Australia use the RON method of computing octane, or the RM/2 method as used in the USA?

We use RON which is roughly about 5 points higher than the rm/2 method
i.e. 98 RON would be about 93 in the US as far as I know.

 

[CHEMIKER]

The one on the left

:justkidding: I always use 87 and have never had an issue after 13600 miles.

 

[chunkygoat]

93 every time, in every vehicle

I keep a log of my gas mileage and found I get better gas mileage when I use 93 octane over any other. Plus the only place around here that sells non 10% ethanol is Shell, which is also one of the only places that sells 93.

The bike runs smoother, i go further, and it feels right to treat her right and feed her some quality fuel, not just the garbage that everybody uses in their Ford POS's.

 

[chunkygoat]

I always believe in just doing what the manual says. The manufacturers will always err on the side of caution in order to protect themselves. So, if they say 87 is fine then that's what I do! Now I have heard or running a higher octane in a tank or two to solve problems.

Doesn't the book say to downshift at 15mph? no matter the gear your in.

 

[buccs40oz]

i usually use mid-grade. never had any issues

 

[FZSnake6]

93 as well ... though a bunch of the FZ1 guys swear by 87 always