Octane booster

[flyby]

I was wondering what octane booster does everybody use when they don't find 92 octane gas?

Thanks in advance.

 

[~TABASCO~]

No need to run 92/93 all the time. Many-many post and debates about this topic. LOL. Probably a 'glug' of sea-foam might be better to try and keep the valves cleaned up.

 

[EricV]

This isn't some high performance sport bike tuned to the last hair edge of the motor's life. If you can't find premium, just fill it with regular and ride on. If it's 110F+, you probably shouldn't flog the life out of the engine, otherwise ride like you normally do. Some only run regular gas all the time. I run premium, but don't lose any sleep if I have to fill up with regular during a trip. And Tabasco's tip on Sea Foam, (or Yamaha Ring Free), isn't a bad thing either.

 

[SHUMBA]

This isn't some high performance sport bike tuned to the last hair edge of the motor's life. If you can't find premium, just fill it with regular and ride on. If it's 110F+, you probably shouldn't flog the life out of the engine, otherwise ride like you normally do. Some only run regular gas all the time. I run premium, but don't lose any sleep if I have to fill up with regular during a trip. And Tabasco's tip on Sea Foam, (or Yamaha Ring Free), isn't a bad thing either.

That's good to know.
My owner's manual states that minimum 91 octane be used.
SHUMBA

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[flyby]

Thank you for the info! I usually run seafoam after every 2-3 tanks of 91 gas.

 

[Sierra1]

"I" generally use a cleaner two tanks prior to the oil change; in ALL of my vehicles. That way, all the "gunk" that gets cleaned/removed goes into the oil, which is then removed. I'm with Eric, the only time that I ALWAYS use premium is in the summer. From the end of June to the beginning of September our temps are commonly 100+. When my wife an I are riding, she tends to "rattle" unless I keep the octane up. (the bike, not the wife; the wife rattles regardless of octane level )

 

[ballisticexchris]

"I" generally use a cleaner two tanks prior to the oil change; in ALL of my vehicles. That way, all the "gunk" that gets cleaned/removed goes into the oil, which is then removed. I'm with Eric, the only time that I ALWAYS use premium is in the summer. From the end of June to the beginning of September our temps are commonly 100+. When my wife an I are riding, she tends to "rattle" unless I keep the octane up. (the bike, not the wife; the wife rattles regardless of octane level )

Thanks for the tip Sierra!! That’s good advice.

 

[RCinNC]

As long as my engine isn't knocking, I don't get too worried about premium fuel not being available. I probably run regular 87 octane in mine about half the time, and I've never heard a single ping.

 

[taskmaster86]

My ECU is tuned for the engine to run 93 octane. If I am going to an area that may not have premium, I just pick up a bottle of gumout octane boost. You can pick it up at walmart or almost any auto parts store. The treatment rate is one ounce per 2 gallons of gas.

https://gumout.com/fuel-additives/octane-booster/