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Old 12-15-2007   #24 (permalink)
mik1050
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Premium/High Octane fuel

Hi Guys,
I have just read an article in Brittish `Bike` magazine about this issue. In summary the higher Octane fuel(other additives excluded) is for higher compression motors to prevent pre-ignition(knocking or pinging). The article essentially says that you are basically wasting your money by putting high octane fuel in a motor that does not require it. It is a misnomer that a higher octane level in a fuel equals more power from your motor.
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