06-09-2015, 09:06 PM
(06-09-2015, 07:46 AM)Novice_imp Wrote:(06-09-2015, 07:01 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: It's a discussion about which we should tread carefully given the rules of this forum. Politics plays a not inconsiderable role in this equation.
I agree. The compression in our CBs (I think it's 9.5) is one of the great things about it and a selling point for me simply because I don't have to worry about using high octane gas. In fact, from what I've read on this forum, it's better to stick to the cheap stuff. Combined with the steel fuel tank I think we are in the best position possible give that finding ethanol free gas is not so easy (at least not around here).
I agree. The compression in our CBs (I think it's 9.5) is one of the great things about it and a selling point for me simply because I don't have to worry about using high octane gas. In fact, from what I've read on this forum, it's better to stick to the cheap stuff. Combined with the steel fuel tank I think we are in the best position possible give that finding ethanol free gas is not so easy (at least not around here).
+1, my last two bikes required premium fuel which meant fueling from different pumps when Pam and I rode together, her V-strom using 87 octane. I wonder why most bike makers have not used knock sensors that would allow the use of lower octane fuel when the high octane is not available. I believe the R1200Gs has this.