91 octanes or less

[venom]

Hi guy's, ive bin using 91 octane gas in my spyder since 2008, but check this out...
Q: My manual says to run 87 Octane in my Spyder, why should I run premium with the Aerocharger?
A: The Spyder has a static compression ratio of 9:1 (despite what the literature says) and is tuned to run on lower octane fuels from the factory.

What do you guy's think...

 

[bone crusher]

Hi guy's, ive bin using 91 octane gas in my spyder since 2008, but check this out...
Q: My manual says to run 87 Octane in my Spyder, why should I run premium with the Aerocharger?
A: The Spyder has a static compression ratio of 9:1 (despite what the literature says) and is tuned to run on lower octane fuels from the factory.

What do you guy's think...

OH boy...you just opened a huge can of opinions...

Facts, from numerous sources (I have a list of them in a thread from about a year ago but have no idea as to how to find it) show that 87 is just fine.

Now, people here will swear by 87, 89, 91, 93, whatever...

I use 87 and get about 33 mpg now with hindle, green filter, and juicebox...the bike is made for 87 and works fine with 87...

You can spend the extra money and likely get no appreciable benefits, but that's up to you...to each their own.

 

[scudrunner]

opcorn::banghead:

 

[aka1004]

opcorn:

 

[Sarge707]

Gas Costs are rising $$$$ 87 for me!hyea:opcorn:opcorn:

 

[ataDude]

Hi guy's, ive bin using 91 octane gas in my spyder since 2008, but check this out...
Q: My manual says to run 87 Octane in my Spyder, why should I run premium with the Aerocharger?
A: The Spyder has a static compression ratio of 9:1 (despite what the literature says) and is tuned to run on lower octane fuels from the factory.

What do you guy's think...

I think everyone's missing the point. If you have the Aerocharger turbo, run whatever THEY say. They know what the boost is.

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[ataDude]

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Q: My manual says to run 87 Octane in my Spyder, why should I run premium with the Aerocharger? ...

I thought his question was about the CLAIM of STOCK compression being lower than advertised......:dontknow: and the impact of octane on that......

Well, there you go... thinking again.

I focused on the part with the question mark. :doorag:

Dang Harley guys. hyea:

 

[boborgera]

Is it APRIL 1st. Again.??hyea:

 

[venom]

I think everyone's missing the point. If you have the Aerocharger turbo, run whatever THEY say. They know what the boost is.

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actualy i was asking about the ratio disclaimed....your probably right someone is trying to sell a turbo!!!!
i find that my roadster runs better on 91, less vibrations, nicer sound and good millage

 

[ataDude]

..........oooooooohhhhh, now I see, said the blind man.....

Triumph riders are always focused on the wrong thing......geesh:roflblack:

Some of us Harley guys knew that the original poster's question and answer format came from the Aerocharger website........

http://aerocharger.com/kits_canam_spyder.php

therefore, we assumed his question or 'observation' had more to do with the alleged claims of reduced compression numbers......

actualy i was asking about the ratio disclaimed....your probably right someone is trying to sell a turbo!!!!
i find that my roadster runs better on 91, less vibrations, nicer sound and good millage

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