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Bagged_camaro · 06-28-2004, 01:37 PM

What type of fuel should i run in my 78 GS550E?

Should i run a regular 87 octane, the highest 94 or something inbetween?

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**Uncle Bob** · 06-28-2004, 01:51 PM

Never use high octane fuel unless the engine was designed for it, you'd be wasting money and hurting performance.

Use the lowest octane the engine runs well on .

Start with the 87 and you should be okay.

**Clint** · 06-28-2004, 08:08 PM

http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2783

Be sure to follow experience and common sense, and not what the cool kids do. Better yet, get a manual. Uncle Bob has the idea.

Scottb43 · 05-01-2007, 07:47 PM

AMEN BROTHERS,
I have been riding for many years now, over thirty, you learn a few things doing something you love for so long.
Though I do not know him at all, I can tell you one thing without hesitation, "Uncle Bob" and ROWDY are men of great wisdom!
Truer words are seldom spoken. Though those words need to be shouted from every roof top surounding a new rider.
Learn at you're own pace. let other people ride their machines - you ride yours, and dont let anyone intimedate you into doing something beyond you're skill / experience level.
If you purchased you're bike from a dealer TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR NEW RIDER PROGRAM / CLASS! It is probably free or very reasonable wieghed against the benifit you will receive. If you purchased from a private party contact a dealer, DMV or the the local college -Point is - Get some training before too much time passes.
I just wanted to add my two cents to UNCLE BOB'S and ROWDY'S Comments. When I see words like that in these forums, I have to throw my support in!

GregR1 · 05-01-2007, 08:35 PM

what in the hell was that??? you guys made up a new account to pat yourselves on the back or something???

**Clint** · 05-01-2007, 09:08 PM

Hey! I made a good post three years ago. 'Bout time someone noticed, even if it was me.

GregR1 · 05-01-2007, 09:14 PM

ya, i noticed that 3-year gap as well. figured it was par for the course, though, since there's been a few reawakenings here recently.

Rockhead · 05-01-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregR1

what in the hell was that??? you guys made up a new account to pat yourselves on the back or something???

Jammer · 05-02-2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2783

Be sure to follow experience and common sense, and not what the cool kids do. Better yet, get a manual. Uncle Bob has the idea.

Rowdy why isn't the link working? Is it expired?

06-28-2004, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bagged_camaro Newbie Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 20	What Fuel? What type of fuel should i run in my 78 GS550E? Should i run a regular 87 octane, the highest 94 or something inbetween? G __________________ 2001 Suzuki GSXR600 and 1978 Suzuki GS550E Was: Non-running rusty, scratched, faded roach Now: Polished, shining and running machine!

06-28-2004, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Never use high octane fuel unless the engine was designed for it, you'd be wasting money and hurting performance. Use the lowest octane the engine runs well on . Start with the 87 and you should be okay. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

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05-01-2007, 07:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scottb43 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	AMEN BROTHERS, I have been riding for many years now, over thirty, you learn a few things doing something you love for so long. Though I do not know him at all, I can tell you one thing without hesitation, "Uncle Bob" and ROWDY are men of great wisdom! Truer words are seldom spoken. Though those words need to be shouted from every roof top surounding a new rider. Learn at you're own pace. let other people ride their machines - you ride yours, and dont let anyone intimedate you into doing something beyond you're skill / experience level. If you purchased you're bike from a dealer TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR NEW RIDER PROGRAM / CLASS! It is probably free or very reasonable wieghed against the benifit you will receive. If you purchased from a private party contact a dealer, DMV or the the local college -Point is - Get some training before too much time passes. I just wanted to add my two cents to UNCLE BOB'S and ROWDY'S Comments. When I see words like that in these forums, I have to throw my support in!

05-01-2007, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	what in the hell was that??? you guys made up a new account to pat yourselves on the back or something???

05-01-2007, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	ya, i noticed that 3-year gap as well. figured it was par for the course, though, since there's been a few reawakenings here recently.

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