octane
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octane
okay i always use 87 octane because back when my pulse generator was fucked up it would back fire with high octane. but now that it is all good again should i use the higher octanes? i just wanna bring my best game to the track tommorrow since it means i will have to wait a whole week or more before i can go again. hahaha
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The lowest octane you can run without pinging is usually the best performing octane. Now, if your bike has knock sensors and shit (if any of them do, i don't know bike computers), you'll retard your timing by using 87 octane. Chances are that you don't have knock sensors though, so as long as 87 doesn't knock, use it.
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Originally Posted by Lizzle
I f lower octane is better why do people run race gas at the track?
thast what i always said
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long story....
but its because they built the motor to need it. stock bikes are not, for the most part.
its all about knock resistance, if its not needed then the extra octane just slows the flame front in the combustion chamber for no reason.
but its because they built the motor to need it. stock bikes are not, for the most part.
its all about knock resistance, if its not needed then the extra octane just slows the flame front in the combustion chamber for no reason.
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Originally Posted by ???
long story....
but its because they built the motor to need it. stock bikes are not, for the most part.
its all about knock resistance, if its not needed then the extra octane just slows the flame front in the combustion chamber for no reason.
but its because they built the motor to need it. stock bikes are not, for the most part.
its all about knock resistance, if its not needed then the extra octane just slows the flame front in the combustion chamber for no reason.
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Race gas smells fast. LOL
Lower octane is better for HP. On the dyno with my 2003 CBR 600RR
93 octane = 99.25rwhp
87 octane = 101.78rwhp
Lower octane is better for HP. On the dyno with my 2003 CBR 600RR
93 octane = 99.25rwhp
87 octane = 101.78rwhp
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Do you really have to start a thread every time you go on a ride and see a guy with no helmet on?
Does it affect you that much that some random guy 1500 miles away went and paid his own money for a 1000?
Do we really have to fight over who uses the back brake or not?
Do you have to argue over stupid pointless shit on the Internet?
Do you really have to start a thread every time you go on a ride and see a guy with no helmet on?
Does it affect you that much that some random guy 1500 miles away went and paid his own money for a 1000?
Do we really have to fight over who uses the back brake or not?
Do you have to argue over stupid pointless shit on the Internet?
