FJR unleaded gasoline grade

[Kevin Daly]

That's it.....I'm goin premo from here on out.

Trust me, the chicks will dig you!

I get all the octane theory, but I am not convinced, on a state by state basis, that the only difference between a stations low, med, and high price gas is octane. For example, how much ethanol is in each of them, again, state by state.

Good point, if you use high octane in the Seattle area you'll attract nothing but crack whores and lushes.

 

[madmike2]

All other theories, explanations and solutions should be added to one of the many gasoline threads in the NEPRT section, like this one:
Cooler on 91 octane?

Screw that, point him this way: NEPRT.

Yeah, I forgot they had all those threads listed on that thread. Still, aside from the emotional opinions, there IS alot of educated discussion and information in those pages. Some of those guys are waaaaayyyy smarter than I. Jestal, for one, is able to take compound engineering ideas and explain them so I can understand them, Radman is hilarious and well informed, and, "the beat goes on.....the beat goes on".... (Apologies to Sonny and Cher...and I know THAT's the right group!).

 

[Kevin Daly]

Dude, I use High octane ONLY! High octane premium gas saved my marriage, put my kids through college, and believe it or not once when i had to go in an pay I bought a winning lottery ticket and now I am rich.

But did it enhance your penis???? :blink:

:jester:

I got one word for you BNJ priapism! :blink: (actually I have always had that problem)

 

[Zorlac]

In NJ we blend in toxic waste with our premium gas to get rid of it, and come to think of it, after getting a mouthful of gas once trying to siphon some I did notice an erection that just wouldn't quit.

 

[Bustanut joker]

priapism! :blink: (actually I have always had that problem)

ouch dude! that hurts :blink:

Again, no secrets here let it all out fellas!

:jester:

 

[Dwavey]

When I travel in the US I often use mid-grade because, subjectively at least, it gives me better performance and mileage than regular fuel, whereas the premium doesn't add anything except a lighter wallet. But at home in Canada, I use regular fuel all the time and get better performance and mileage than the mid-grade stuff in the US. Could the ethanol account for that?

Now if it were the ethanol, and if the drivers are pissing in the holding tanks every time they fill them then wouldn't you think the Canadian gasoline would give poorer performance than the US stuff, given that the drivers on this side of the border are drinking (and draining) Canadian beer? :drinks:

 

[madmike2]

Could the ethanol account for that?

Absolutely. When i get away from California my mieage can improve by 3 or 4 mpg.

Now if it were the ethanol, and if the drivers are pissing in the holding tanks every time they fill them then wouldn't you think the Canadian gasoline would give poorer performance than the US stuff, given that the drivers on this side of the border are drinking (and draining) Canadian beer? :drinks:

That might depend on WHAT beer their drinking. If Colson rather than Coors or Bud, it might improve the octane rating. :lol:

What's this? MM2 taking the side of the Great White North.......

 

[Herkypilot]

Mid grade for me after experiencing slight pinging with 87 - which is the only reason to switch to a different grade.

 

[preacherman]

Same here mid grade ask me why? Just because. In my Ford truck there is a very noticeable difference between regular and premium. When I start up the hill to my house using regular the valves sound like they are about to pop out of the truck and it barley pulls the hill. Pull a tank of premium in and she raors with new power.

Mid grade for me after experiencing slight pinging with 87 - which is the only reason to switch to a different grade.

 

[krouske]

No Opinion here but I found a couple of articles worth reading.

https://vettenet.org/octane.html

https://chemistry.about.com/cs/howthingswork/a/aa070401a.htm

 

[Zolton]

This may be total crap but I've read that higher octane gas actually contains energy units, BTU's or whatever the term for the power released from your sparkplug igniting the fuel mixture is. The higher the octane, the less apt your engine is to ping. Ping is caused by pre-ignition or the fuel igniting prematurely due to the compression in the fuel enriched cylinder. The less volitile the fuel, the less apt it is to cause pre-ignition. Regular gas is the most volitile grade and thus contains the most fire power, and is more apt to cause pinging.

I'm not saying this is true or even an accurate description of how pre-ignition is caused, just what I've read. I'm sure someone will chime in saying that this statement is pure ******** but I thought I'd put it out there.

I'm waiting to get bulldozed. :assassin:

 

[Ignacio]

There's a reason this thread is in NEPRT....it's all been said before.....many.....many.....many times. and even summarized here.

 

[Zolton]

This may be total crap but I've read that higher octane gas actually contains energy units, BTU's or whatever the term for the power released from your sparkplug igniting the fuel mixture is.

That should read "higher octane gas actually contains LESS energy units.......

 

[krashdragon]

I currently ride a 2007 FJR since I bought it I have put unleaded gas 87 octane on it. In my previous bike I used to put higher octane 91 or 93 and I used to get better gas mileage specially in longer drives. Has anyone tryed higher octane in the FJR and notice a difference either in gas mileage or performance.Thanks

Rodrigo

Yeah..... just stay away form that 85 octane stuff....

05 FJR and 06 Triumph Speedmaster, regular

03 Harley Softail and 02 Suzuki Bandit. high octane.

Although I think I did put in the 85 octane once by accident in the Harley, maybe 3 gal in a 5 gal tank....

It ran ok but the mileage dropped from 43 to 35 mpg.... everything but the FJR ( now sold) has carbs....

mary