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what is the best octane to run in my 1981 GS850GX has 12,000 miles on it
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89 octaineI didnt do it I swear !!
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Stock motor? 89Comment
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Hurt? No. But it's a waste of money.Comment
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OK thanks!!Comment
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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.Comment
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Mine is just fine on 87.sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things
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Originally posted by kparkfan View PostWhy 89?Originally posted by Big Rich View Post
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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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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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
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higher octane has less califoric goodness.
less energy per ounce and so on
Don't get me on the BTU spiel!Comment
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