What do you put in your bike?

Jdero_620 · March 10th, 2016, 05:19 PM

It's safe to assume your machines, no matter what they are, are like your body, feed your body McDonald's all year and you're gonna have a sweaty nasty puke covered jacket and motorcycle, so what oil (synth conventional and brand) and what fuel (octane) do you run through your bike? Also. Why?

MrAtom · March 10th, 2016, 05:30 PM

I think the majority of us use shell rotella t6, but there are plenty of arguments around what kind of oil you use. also, there isn't any reason to use anything other than 87 octane fuel unless you're running some kind of exceptionally special setup that has modified the bike to run on a higher octane, for whatever reason.

RacinNinja · March 10th, 2016, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

I think the majority of us use shell rotella t6, but there are plenty of arguments around what kind of oil you use. also, there isn't any reason to use anything other than 87 octane fuel unless you're running some kind of exceptionally special setup that has modified the bike to run on a higher octane, for whatever reason.

NevadaWolf · March 10th, 2016, 05:38 PM

Fuel: Whatever is "Regular" (so something in the high 80's) at whatever station I happen to stop at because it's cheap.

Oil: Whatever the store that I find the oil filter at carries. Currently Valvoline 10w40 synthetic because I hate running around all over town when suddenly a store stops carrying my filter.

Abu_Mishary · March 10th, 2016, 05:45 PM

Silkolene Semi Syn.

Kawasaki genuine oil filter.

RON 95 fuel (that is the lowest and cheapest I could find in Malaysia. We do not carry RON 80 ++ anymore).

HoneyBadgerRy · March 10th, 2016, 05:48 PM

Rotella a T6 (Goes in every high performance four stroke) and 87 alcohol free from the local BP.

You didn't ask, but in my two strokes I run T5, yamalube 2r, and VP110.

HoneyBadgerRy · March 10th, 2016, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Fuel: Whatever is "Regular" (so something in the high 80's) at whatever station I happen to stop at because it's cheap.

Oil: Whatever the store that I find the oil filter at carries. Currently Valvoline 10w40 synthetic because I hate running around all over town when suddenly a store stops carrying my filter.

I heard before that the most important thing in oil choice is using the same oil... Take that as you wish.

Abu_Mishary · March 10th, 2016, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoneyBadgerRy

I heard before that the most important thing in oil choice is using the same oil... Take that as you wish.

I heard the otherwise. as long as you have motor oil irregardless of the brand.

Jdero_620 · March 10th, 2016, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

I heard the otherwise. as long as you have motor oil irregardless of the brand.

Iiii heard that it only has to be the same type. Synth, etc. and I would assume you would use the same weight.
However I tend to use the same stuff exactly...

NevadaWolf · March 10th, 2016, 06:23 PM

Oh, it's been synthetic since forever and always the same weight. Brand is whatever is available. Should have been clearer.

Abu_Mishary · March 10th, 2016, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdero_620

Iiii heard that it only has to be the same type. Synth, etc. and I would assume you would use the same weight.
However I tend to use the same stuff exactly...

Yes, i forgot to mention that one. Irregardless of the brand but must be of the same type of oil.

choneofakind · March 10th, 2016, 07:54 PM

WIX filter, Royal Purple Max Cycle 10W-40. High roller, hommie.

MrAtom · March 10th, 2016, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

WIX filter, Royal Purple Max Cycle 10W-40. High roller, hommie.

and there may be merit to buying more expensive oil. You have a lot of miles on your bike, right?

choneofakind · March 10th, 2016, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

and there may be merit to buying more expensive oil. You have a lot of miles on your bike, right?

Not really, only 25,000 miles. I just switched to purple last summer.

There's merit if you're just looking at the oil from a spec-sheet standpoint and cost is no object. Film strength, cleanliness, additives, etc.

There's not merit if you're realistic and are good about changing your oil regularly; T6 is a great oil and is very reasonably priced. I fell in love with purple at my last job, likely will use it in bikes for a long time. Also running purple in my car's transmission, although I change my car's engine oil often enough that I can't justify the cost of purple. But purple does smell delicious.

RacinNinja · March 10th, 2016, 08:13 PM

Oh yeah, I also run Engine Ice instead of traditional antifreeze.

Blackstone reports from T6 are typically pretty danged good.

broken neck · March 10th, 2016, 08:28 PM

Well,

Maxima 4 mineral oil 20W50
HiFlo filter
87 basic gas, usually Ultramar

Should be near your McDonald's theory...

Why?
It's a motorcycle developed primarily for the not so rich asian market, so I guess it's fine running it with a no so rich market budget... I might be wrong though.

Sirref · March 10th, 2016, 08:35 PM

I run 87 octane gasoline, doesn't matter where I get it from but I refuse to put ethanol in the bike if it can be avoided. Luckily my local gas station chain doesn't use a lot of ethanol

For oil I only use Amsoil, I've had friends use the stuff to great effect and it's a quality product all around. It's the only oil that's ever been in my ford ranger and it's up to 160k miles without so much as a hiccup

Then for antifreeze I use Engine ice because it's the only coolant that is both race legal in my orgs and can handle the winter without me having to drain the system, yay being lazy!

Abu_Mishary · March 10th, 2016, 09:05 PM

has anyone used liqui moly?

Any review?

it seems it's a trending here in Malaysia.

A big "wohoo" for your engine's lubricant.

csmith12 · March 10th, 2016, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

has anyone used liqui moly?

Any review?

it seems it's a trending here in Malaysia.

A big "wohoo" for your engine's lubricant.

We can't find molly here in the us, a song was even written about it and all....

T6 oil
Cheapest 87 gas I can find
Water wetter
Napa brake fluid

chugs · March 10th, 2016, 11:02 PM

Oil been using Repsol fuel synthetic. Bought a few gallons when it was on sale @ cycle gear. To quench the thirst, Shell V-Power.

nickjpass · March 10th, 2016, 11:08 PM

I have a ZX6R that I use for the track. I use non-ethanol fuel, which is usually 91 RON (the minimum required by the zx6r). I use Amsoil for engine lubrication.

adouglas · March 11th, 2016, 05:48 AM

Absolutely epic thread here:

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/27-anyt...-additive.html

TL; DR: Idiot squid poured energy drink into his bike. Well worth the read.

adouglas · March 11th, 2016, 06:42 AM

Answer to the actual OP question:

Right now I'm using Motul 300V, which is high-end full synthetic. However, I'm doing that only because the track day organization I ride with had a deal with Motul that gave us racer-discount pricing. Sadly, I think that deal has now ended but we'll see.

If I were buying at full price, I'd be happy using Rosella T6 or any synthetic motorcycle oil from a reputable manufacturer.

I'd always go full synthetic. To be honest, though, we tend to change our oil so often that it really doesn't matter a whole lot.

Do a search on "energy conserving" and "clutch slip" for important info about oil and your clutch.

Re fuel: Octane as recommended because that's what the engine is designed for. If you can get ethanol-free fuel, use that.

My view on fuel: There's nothing magical about premium gasoline. The Ninjette is designed for regular, so save your money and use regular. High-octane fuel is needed in higher-compression engines to prevent detonation (knock). That's about it.

A few seconds of searching will give you endless threads about fuel and oil with passionate arguments on all sides. Take your pick. Some will wax rhapsodic about the wonderful benefits of putting premium in your tank -- everything from more power to smoother running to better gas mileage. Try it yourself, keep very careful records, and you decide based on data instead of Interwebz advice or gut instinct. You won't hurt the bike by using premium. All that will suffer is your bank account.

Mike V · March 11th, 2016, 06:42 AM

I use premium since up here, that's the only ethanol-free gas available. I don't worry about ethanol in my daily driver car but since gas has a good chance of sitting in the bike for a while, I prefer not to put ethanol in there.

I haven't done an oil change yet but it will be T6 like others use. I've been using T6 in my cars for a long time. My wife's X5 has had T6 in it since its first oil change in 2002. 170k miles later, it's pretty incredible how the heads look inside (was able to see during valve cover gaskets replacement).

Brother Michigan · March 11th, 2016, 09:16 AM

Filter: Kawi OEM because I'm leery about different bypass pressures in other filters and the OEM filters seem solid.
Oil: Rotella T6 now, but I'll probably be changing back to Mobil 1 4T when I run out of my current stock
Gas: Whatever top-tier 87 I can find, ethanol free if I'm ever over by the lake.
Other: Fuel system treatment (usually Gumout w/Regane (PEA)) after every oil change to combat the nastiness that I'm sure results from the bike sitting for a few weeks on occasion.

I figure these bikes are so cheap to maintain (no premium fuel, doesn't take much oil, etc.) that I can afford to keep things clean.

NevadaWolf · March 11th, 2016, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

TL; DR: Idiot squid poured energy drink into his bike. Well worth the read.

Thank you for this.

Brother Michigan · March 11th, 2016, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Absolutely epic thread here:

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/27-anyt...-additive.html

TL; DR: Idiot squid poured energy drink into his bike. Well worth the read.

I honor of Mr. sti2gsxr! Never before has there been a screen name or act more suited to the gixxer squid stereotype!

LittleRedNinjette · March 11th, 2016, 12:54 PM

Premium gas always for me. The price difference isn't going to make or break me. I feel that it's better to use that. IMO.

As for oil we use only Amsoil in the appropriate weight for whatever bike we are putting it in.

adouglas · March 11th, 2016, 01:20 PM

Teri, just out of curiosity, why do you "feel it's better" to use premium?

Any reason is valid, to be honest. If it makes you feel better and you can afford it, why not? Just wondering what the basis of that decision actually is.

LittleRedNinjette · March 11th, 2016, 04:13 PM

Warm fuzzy feeling. Lol

I feel like the bike runs better with it. Could it all be in my head? Sure.

HoneyBadgerRy · March 11th, 2016, 04:27 PM

I always had a feeling that the slower burning higher octane gas made more midrange punch in bikes that weren't as high revving. But I typically run the cheapest ethonal free gas I can that won't detonate.

MrAtom · March 15th, 2016, 04:18 PM

It should be said that there's no harm in running a higher octane gas. You're just basically throwing money away, but it isn't going to hurt the bike. But if that's what makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and you personally think it's worth it, go for it. Run all the high octane gas you want.

HoneyBadgerRy · March 15th, 2016, 06:52 PM

Sometimes higher octane gas can get you less power though.. Most race teams try to get the lowest octane gas needed for their motors. (Or more realistically build the motor to get every bit out of the gas they have to use.)

CaliGrrl · March 15th, 2016, 07:29 PM

But doesn't the slower-burning high-octane gas mean your timing is off? It's timed for a particular burn rate....

Nu2Street · March 15th, 2016, 07:41 PM

CaliGrrl has a good point. This interests me because the only ethanol free gas around is usually 91 octane. Last summer was my first with my 06 Ninja 250, and only ran 93 octane with ethanol, though I usually added a fuel treatment. But... since I never tried 87 or 89 octane, or ethanol free, I don't know if I experienced dimished performance with 93 octane or not.

Abu_Mishary · March 15th, 2016, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Warm fuzzy feeling. Lol

When we're on our bikes, it's always a warm fuzzy feeling. Unless if it's winter time.

verboten1 · March 15th, 2016, 08:08 PM

Regular rotella in the KLR and the 250, synthetic 10w40 valvoline 4 stroke in the tenere and the Versys because it was on sale and I stocked up.

March 10th, 2016, 05:19 PM	#1
Jdero_620 ninjette.org member Name: Jaxon Location: Streator (Starved rock) IL Join Date: Mar 2016 Motorcycle(s): None anymore/yet Posts: 28	What do you put in your bike? It's safe to assume your machines, no matter what they are, are like your body, feed your body McDonald's all year and you're gonna have a sweaty nasty puke covered jacket and motorcycle, so what oil (synth conventional and brand) and what fuel (octane) do you run through your bike? Also. Why?

March 10th, 2016, 05:30 PM	#2
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	I think the majority of us use shell rotella t6, but there are plenty of arguments around what kind of oil you use. also, there isn't any reason to use anything other than 87 octane fuel unless you're running some kind of exceptionally special setup that has modified the bike to run on a higher octane, for whatever reason.
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March 10th, 2016, 05:38 PM	#4
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Fuel: Whatever is "Regular" (so something in the high 80's) at whatever station I happen to stop at because it's cheap. Oil: Whatever the store that I find the oil filter at carries. Currently Valvoline 10w40 synthetic because I hate running around all over town when suddenly a store stops carrying my filter. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.
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March 10th, 2016, 05:45 PM	#5
Abu_Mishary The Asian Caucasian Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus Location: Malaysia Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796 MOTM - Jan '17	Silkolene Semi Syn. Kawasaki genuine oil filter. RON 95 fuel (that is the lowest and cheapest I could find in Malaysia. We do not carry RON 80 ++ anymore). __________________________________________________ Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is.

March 10th, 2016, 05:48 PM	#6
HoneyBadgerRy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Beaufort SC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250, 04 KTM 625 SMC, 01 Xc250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Rotella a T6 (Goes in every high performance four stroke) and 87 alcohol free from the local BP. You didn't ask, but in my two strokes I run T5, yamalube 2r, and VP110. __________________________________________________ Because Unregistered sucks at riding.

March 10th, 2016, 06:23 PM	#10
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Oh, it's been synthetic since forever and always the same weight. Brand is whatever is available. Should have been clearer. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

March 10th, 2016, 07:54 PM	#12
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	WIX filter, Royal Purple Max Cycle 10W-40. High roller, hommie.

March 10th, 2016, 08:13 PM	#15
RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	Oh yeah, I also run Engine Ice instead of traditional antifreeze. Blackstone reports from T6 are typically pretty danged good. __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!

March 10th, 2016, 08:28 PM	#16
broken neck ninjette.org guru Name: Thomas Location: Montréal Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Edition (sold), 2017 CRF250 Rally Posts: 384	Well, Maxima 4 mineral oil 20W50 HiFlo filter 87 basic gas, usually Ultramar Should be near your McDonald's theory... Why? It's a motorcycle developed primarily for the not so rich asian market, so I guess it's fine running it with a no so rich market budget... I might be wrong though.

March 10th, 2016, 08:35 PM	#17
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I run 87 octane gasoline, doesn't matter where I get it from but I refuse to put ethanol in the bike if it can be avoided. Luckily my local gas station chain doesn't use a lot of ethanol For oil I only use Amsoil, I've had friends use the stuff to great effect and it's a quality product all around. It's the only oil that's ever been in my ford ranger and it's up to 160k miles without so much as a hiccup Then for antifreeze I use Engine ice because it's the only coolant that is both race legal in my orgs and can handle the winter without me having to drain the system, yay being lazy! __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

March 10th, 2016, 09:05 PM	#18
Abu_Mishary The Asian Caucasian Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus Location: Malaysia Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796 MOTM - Jan '17	has anyone used liqui moly? Any review? it seems it's a trending here in Malaysia. A big "wohoo" for your engine's lubricant. __________________________________________________ Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is.

March 10th, 2016, 11:02 PM	#20
chugs Schönen Tag noch Name: c Location: Central Cali Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250 race bike, 02 gixxer 600 telefonica Posts: 184	Oil been using Repsol fuel synthetic. Bought a few gallons when it was on sale @ cycle gear. To quench the thirst, Shell V-Power.

March 10th, 2016, 11:08 PM	#21
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I have a ZX6R that I use for the track. I use non-ethanol fuel, which is usually 91 RON (the minimum required by the zx6r). I use Amsoil for engine lubrication. __________________________________________________

March 11th, 2016, 05:48 AM	#22
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Absolutely epic thread here: http://www.gixxer.com/forums/27-anyt...-additive.html TL; DR: Idiot squid poured energy drink into his bike. Well worth the read. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

March 11th, 2016, 06:42 AM	#23
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Answer to the actual OP question: Right now I'm using Motul 300V, which is high-end full synthetic. However, I'm doing that only because the track day organization I ride with had a deal with Motul that gave us racer-discount pricing. Sadly, I think that deal has now ended but we'll see. If I were buying at full price, I'd be happy using Rosella T6 or any synthetic motorcycle oil from a reputable manufacturer. I'd always go full synthetic. To be honest, though, we tend to change our oil so often that it really doesn't matter a whole lot. Do a search on "energy conserving" and "clutch slip" for important info about oil and your clutch. Re fuel: Octane as recommended because that's what the engine is designed for. If you can get ethanol-free fuel, use that. My view on fuel: There's nothing magical about premium gasoline. The Ninjette is designed for regular, so save your money and use regular. High-octane fuel is needed in higher-compression engines to prevent detonation (knock). That's about it. A few seconds of searching will give you endless threads about fuel and oil with passionate arguments on all sides. Take your pick. Some will wax rhapsodic about the wonderful benefits of putting premium in your tank -- everything from more power to smoother running to better gas mileage. Try it yourself, keep very careful records, and you decide based on data instead of Interwebz advice or gut instinct. You won't hurt the bike by using premium. All that will suffer is your bank account. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

March 11th, 2016, 06:42 AM	#24
Mike V ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Grand Forks, ND Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R, 2014 CBR650F Posts: 46	I use premium since up here, that's the only ethanol-free gas available. I don't worry about ethanol in my daily driver car but since gas has a good chance of sitting in the bike for a while, I prefer not to put ethanol in there. I haven't done an oil change yet but it will be T6 like others use. I've been using T6 in my cars for a long time. My wife's X5 has had T6 in it since its first oil change in 2002. 170k miles later, it's pretty incredible how the heads look inside (was able to see during valve cover gaskets replacement).

March 11th, 2016, 09:16 AM	#25
Brother Michigan ninjette.org sage Name: Aaron Location: Winder, GA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 718	Filter: Kawi OEM because I'm leery about different bypass pressures in other filters and the OEM filters seem solid. Oil: Rotella T6 now, but I'll probably be changing back to Mobil 1 4T when I run out of my current stock Gas: Whatever top-tier 87 I can find, ethanol free if I'm ever over by the lake. Other: Fuel system treatment (usually Gumout w/Regane (PEA)) after every oil change to combat the nastiness that I'm sure results from the bike sitting for a few weeks on occasion. I figure these bikes are so cheap to maintain (no premium fuel, doesn't take much oil, etc.) that I can afford to keep things clean. __________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: I generally have no idea what I'm talking about.

March 11th, 2016, 12:54 PM	#28
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Premium gas always for me. The price difference isn't going to make or break me. I feel that it's better to use that. IMO. As for oil we use only Amsoil in the appropriate weight for whatever bike we are putting it in. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

March 11th, 2016, 01:20 PM	#29
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Teri, just out of curiosity, why do you "feel it's better" to use premium? Any reason is valid, to be honest. If it makes you feel better and you can afford it, why not? Just wondering what the basis of that decision actually is. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

March 11th, 2016, 04:13 PM	#30
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Warm fuzzy feeling. Lol I feel like the bike runs better with it. Could it all be in my head? Sure. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

March 11th, 2016, 04:27 PM	#31
HoneyBadgerRy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Beaufort SC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250, 04 KTM 625 SMC, 01 Xc250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I always had a feeling that the slower burning higher octane gas made more midrange punch in bikes that weren't as high revving. But I typically run the cheapest ethonal free gas I can that won't detonate. __________________________________________________ Because Unregistered sucks at riding.

March 15th, 2016, 04:18 PM	#32
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	It should be said that there's no harm in running a higher octane gas. You're just basically throwing money away, but it isn't going to hurt the bike. But if that's what makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and you personally think it's worth it, go for it. Run all the high octane gas you want.

March 15th, 2016, 06:52 PM	#33
HoneyBadgerRy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Beaufort SC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250, 04 KTM 625 SMC, 01 Xc250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Sometimes higher octane gas can get you less power though.. Most race teams try to get the lowest octane gas needed for their motors. (Or more realistically build the motor to get every bit out of the gas they have to use.) __________________________________________________ Because Unregistered sucks at riding.

March 15th, 2016, 07:29 PM	#34
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	But doesn't the slower-burning high-octane gas mean your timing is off? It's timed for a particular burn rate....

March 15th, 2016, 07:41 PM	#35
Nu2Street ninjette.org member Name: Karl Location: Western PA Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: 85	CaliGrrl has a good point. This interests me because the only ethanol free gas around is usually 91 octane. Last summer was my first with my 06 Ninja 250, and only ran 93 octane with ethanol, though I usually added a fuel treatment. But... since I never tried 87 or 89 octane, or ethanol free, I don't know if I experienced dimished performance with 93 octane or not. Last futzed with by Nu2Street; March 16th, 2016 at 04:18 AM.

March 15th, 2016, 08:08 PM	#37
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Regular rotella in the KLR and the 250, synthetic 10w40 valvoline 4 stroke in the tenere and the Versys because it was on sale and I stocked up. __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

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