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what fuel is best

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mackdog2008

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what is the best octane to run in my 1981 GS850GX has 12,000 miles on it
 
that whole higher octane thisn is better is a nasty thing.
Only use a fule that is resistant to pre-detonation if you have a high compression engine.
Almost anything will accept normal pump gas.
But you Americans have that ethanol in your gas and not your glass going on.
 
kparkfan said:
89 octaine
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Big Rich said:
Stock motor? 89
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Why 89? :-k

Book calls for 87. A stock engine should run just fine on 87,

Running higher octane gas with no other modifications or adjustments will actually yield LESS power and it will cost you MORE money, but it's your bike.
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i found out that my bike runs batter with 87 in it.... at least it felt like it did to me :o
 
higher octane has less califoric goodness.
less energy per ounce and so on

Don't get me on the BTU spiel!
 
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