March 18th, 2011, 07:06 AM | #1 |
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Name: Jay
Location: Manila
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r, KMX, mio soul Posts: 25
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Gasoline question
Hi, what is the best gasoline to use for our 250r? Currently, am using 100 octane rating gasoline. I figured it has a better burn but am worried about the diaphram. Will that high octane level ruin my diaphram faster? Your expert thoughts please. Thanks!
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March 18th, 2011, 07:11 AM | #2 |
Oldie but a goodie
Name: David
Location: Aurora, CO
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Run the lowest octane possible without the engine pinging, octane does not = power.
At my altitude (5000'+) there is no reason to run anything higher than regular 85. Search the web and get the facts. |
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March 18th, 2011, 07:23 AM | #3 |
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Name: war
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Lower octane gas has a higher energy density. You should be using the minimum octane that you need to prevent pinging, which would be 85-87 octane. Using higher octane than that and you're just throwing your money away.
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March 18th, 2011, 07:30 AM | #4 |
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Hard to avoid a soapbox with this question but I find it ironic that oil companies charge excessive amounts of money for a product that is less efficient and more harmful than it was 20 yrs ago (I was 6 20 years ago so I totally know what Im talking about). Thanks for all the Ethanol! *Steps down from soapbox*
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March 18th, 2011, 08:05 AM | #5 |
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March 18th, 2011, 09:30 AM | #6 | |
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Use what your user guide says. I don't know if it changes in different parts of the world, but mine says to use 87.
Remember, when manufactures create an engine, they create it from the start to run on a certain Octane level. Putting a higher level of Octane in probably won't do much simply because the engine wasn't designed to combust at that level. Wasted potential. Quote:
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