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Premium Gas shortage Down South, so using 87 - OK?!
I am not sure if any of the other southern Spyder riders are having the same problem I am, but with the pipeline leak from a couple of weeks ago that caused most of the gas stations around me to run out of gas, I am having trouble finding any premium gas to put in Cocaine. The stations around me now have regular 87 octane, but that is it. No premium 93 or mid-grade 89. I had to fill up using the 87, and I know that some people put this in their bike all the time, but it is the first time I have had too. Hopefully get a chance to ride today and see how Cocaine does on the 87 octane.
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Swing by autozone or Pepboys & grab some octane boost Should be ez enough to find
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I'm no automotive expert, nor have I even played one on TV. But from reading this forum I've learned 2 things:
1. Higher octane does nothing more than prevent pre-ignition. The rest of the gasoline is the same, regardless of octane.
2. Our Spyders' computer system senses pre-ignition and modifies spark timing to prevent it from happening. So, no engine damage, just possibly lower performance, a worthwhile sacrifice.
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm mistaken. In fact, I hope so!
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I just came back from Clearwater Florida on I-95 and I-75, and #19, plenty of gas everywhere. I left from Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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Don't worry about having to put 87 octane in your Spyder: it can adapt for it.
It might run a bit better on the higher octane stuff, but if it can get it to burn; you're good to go!
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OK
Our service manager at one of the best Spyder Dealers in the Country says that it is a waste of money to use the Higher Octane grades......I seem to remember Cocaine being higher Octane than 93!!!
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I know what it's called
Putting high octane gasoline in Cocaine is, in the parlance of the street, called a Sypder Bite.
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I have ran 87 -89 with no problems
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HIGHER OCTANE
Originally Posted by missouriboy
I'm no automotive expert, nor have I even played one on TV. But from reading this forum I've learned 2 things:
1. Higher octane does nothing more than prevent pre-ignition. The rest of the gasoline is the same, regardless of octane.
2. Our Spyders' computer system senses pre-ignition and modifies spark timing to prevent it from happening. So, no engine damage, just possibly lower performance, a worthwhile sacrifice.
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm mistaken. In fact, I hope so!
......And ....No you aren't mis-taken ..... the computer WILL make the adjustment IF NEEDED. I have 26,000 + miles on my 1330 using 87 octane and am quite satisfied with it even using ECO mode 75 % of the time.........Mike
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I stopped at my normal gas station to fill up the Spyder this past Friday. I normally run 90 octane non-ethanol gas, the station was out of it, due to the impact of the pipeline break in our state, TN. So I had to put the ethanol blend in the tank. I heard the pipeline has been repaired, I am hoping that gas supplies get back to normal soon!!! BTW, my Spyder runs great on the 90 octane!!!
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I thought it was kerosene that was in cocaine
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It will run just fine on Reg.. Tom
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What they said above. Oh, and we are doing our part in Alaska to help solve the problem of the gas "shortages" down in the SE. The news said that gas would probably spike another 20 cents a gallon or so because of the situation. Ours promptly went up 20 cents a gallon the next day. $2.57 for most regular (87) now. Add 20 cents for premium (91). Our gas comes from here, is refined here, and used here.
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PRICE HIKE
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Like Bfromla says, get some octane booster. Carry it with you all the time in case there isn't any higher octane gas available when you travel.
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No problem with fuel in Western NC or Western Virginia. Goldwing folks had a stste meet in Cherokee last week and no problem.
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Thanks to everyone for the responses. This morning all the gas stations around me still had nothing but 87 octane but by this afternoon, all the bags were off the pumps and I am good to fill up with 93. This might be the first time that I can almost guarantee the gas will be fresh. As far as what you mix cocaine with to get a Spyder Bite, I would not have a clue what you are talking about. That's my story and I am sticking with it.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
What they said above. Oh, and we are doing our part in Alaska to help solve the problem of the gas "shortages" down in the SE. The news said that gas would probably spike another 20 cents a gallon or so because of the situation. Ours promptly went up 20 cents a gallon the next day. $2.57 for most regular (87) now. Add 20 cents for premium (91). Our gas comes from here, is refined here, and used here.
Sounds about right. SMDH
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The UK version....
Our fuel octane measurement is a bit different to that which is used in the US but I've used both available grades in both of my Spyders
and TBH I can't tell any difference in the performance. There may be a small difference in fuel economy, the higher octane giving a marginally
better number, but the difference is almost negligible.
What I do use religiously and at each fuel fill is Millers fuel additive and I can feel the difference using that. Not only does it boost the octane
but it also keeps the fuel path, throttle bodies and injectors clean.
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Originally Posted by Bam Bam and Pebbles
I love their logic when it comes to raising and lowering the price of gas. When the cost goes down, they say they can't lower the price immediately because it is the higher price stuff in the pipelines and trucks. When the cost goes up, or there is an opportunity to screw us consumers, they jack it up even though logically, it is the lower priced gas in the works. They can do this because they know we need it and they are gonna give us the shaft every chance they get. Then they make commercials telling us how much they care about us. I guess at least they might consider that as the kiss for us before they us.
You have hit the nail on the head.
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"Gas Down South"
I get that the morning after I go to Taco Bell.
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This was Tuesday at a Marathon station just down the road from me. Speedway across the street, same. One station had all three available, but I won't by gas there. It's one of those privately owned corner convenience stores They buy what is called 'low book' gas. In other words, it's what ever the distributor has left after primary sales. Also, their tanks are not cleaned regularly so it's no telling what lurks in the gas. I will buy it for my mower, but that's all.
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