Motorcycle-Journal Forums - View Single Post

tlwisner · 08-06-2005, 07:05 PM

Burning 87 octane is fine. Octane is a measurement of how much compression the fuel will withstand before detonating. You only need higher octane in higher compression motors.

Another note, buy decent gas from a name brand vendor. Mom and Pop's store with the one dusty gass pump may not be quite as good...

I have always run 87 Octane. My latest mileage was 51 mpg today on a 160 mile poker run, riding 1 up with some guys who seem to have twisty wrists.

08-06-2005, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Burning 87 octane is fine. Octane is a measurement of how much compression the fuel will withstand before detonating. You only need higher octane in higher compression motors. Another note, buy decent gas from a name brand vendor. Mom and Pop's store with the one dusty gass pump may not be quite as good... I have always run 87 Octane. My latest mileage was 51 mpg today on a 160 mile poker run, riding 1 up with some guys who seem to have twisty wrists. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create Last edited by tlwisner; 08-06-2005 at 09:17 PM.