D2 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Just put a pcIII usb with a full Yosi rs-3 system. Do I need to run a higher octane level now? I can't find anything that says i have to run higher than '87 octane. I have an '03 EFI model. Thanks for the help D2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Do I need to run a higher octane level now? If it makes you feel any better than yes. But no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2 Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 Do I need to run a higher octane level now? If it makes you feel any better than yes. But no. That's awsome, gas is high enough, I only asked because i see alot of guys running the higher octane. they must have somekind of ignition advance. D2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 That's awsome, gas is high enough, I only asked because i see alot of guys running the higher octane. they must have somekind of ignition advance. D2 I have a PCIII usb/ Yosh slip-ons and I run the lowest(cheapest) gas available, haven't run into any problems so far, and yes its getting pricey to fill it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2 Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 thanks i appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 My bike runs on love and if I really want to sweeten up the mixture I just dip my finger in to the gas tank and *BAM* instant 15hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retreaded Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I love my bike so much, I still my member in the gas tank and *BAM* instant 50hp! Holy wheelie inducing erection batman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I would definately say no on the FI model do to their anti-knock sensors. My '97 did ping on 87 octane gas when the weather was hot. Some other member say they didn't have a problem though (shrug)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyAndy888 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Higher octane fuel is good...stops knocking, "feels" like it has more power (although this might purely be psychological) and usually octane boost keeps your cylinder in much better condition due to the higher burn temps...I tend to put in a bottle of octane booster (3 point increase) approximately every 5 tankfulls.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Just put a pcIII usb with a full Yosi rs-3 system. Do I need to run a higher octane level now? I can't find anything that says i have to run higher than '87 octane. I have an '03 EFI model. Thanks for the help D2 Stay with regular. There's no indication whatsoever for you to change grades if it ran well on it previously. There are reasons NOT to use higher octane, but no need to go into that here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxpress Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 If you use a map that advances the ignition timing, you'll need to run at least 93. Otherwise, regular's fine. Just put a pcIII usb with a full Yosi rs-3 system. Do I need to run a higher octane level now? I can't find anything that says i have to run higher than '87 octane. I have an '03 EFI model. Thanks for the help D2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I was under the impression that the ignition timing is not a variable when using the PCIII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I was under the impression that the ignition timing is not a variable when using the PCIII. I believe Ruhi was telling me this weekend that new PCIII's will be able to adjust timing on the XX I never did see this option when doing my PCIII USB Maybe he could chime in and explain.. I was amazed by his setup under the seat of his XX that I forgot half of what he said and drooled on his power supply setup he had.. Top notch looking by the way... I bought some more velcro to relocate my PC to where his is placed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Higher octane fuel is good...stops knocking, "feels" like it has more power (although this might purely be psychological) and usually octane boost keeps your cylinder in much better condition due to the higher burn temps...I tend to put in a bottle of octane booster (3 point increase) approximately every 5 tankfulls.. Couple of questions. Does a higher octane fuel burn cooler than a lower octane fuel? I was told this by a car drag racer. Does running a higher octane keep your cylinders & heads cleaner from carbon deposits? The guy I bought my 2002 Bird from(original owner) only ran 92 octane(7000 miles) Am I wasting money by running 92 or 93? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 FWIW, my California '02 says 91 or higher octane. It's stamped on the VIN plate on the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texhoss Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I have a 03 look at the emissions sticker, top left side sticker of the frame, says 91 RON or higher gasoline. Someone define RON. I have run super most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyAndy888 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Higher octane fuel is good...stops knocking, "feels" like it has more power (although this might purely be psychological) and usually octane boost keeps your cylinder in much better condition due to the higher burn temps...I tend to put in a bottle of octane booster (3 point increase) approximately every 5 tankfulls.. Couple of questions. Does a higher octane fuel burn cooler than a lower octane fuel? I was told this by a car drag racer. Does running a higher octane keep your cylinders & heads cleaner from carbon deposits? The guy I bought my 2002 Bird from(original owner) only ran 92 octane(7000 miles) Am I wasting money by running 92 or 93? Thanks! I heard it runs hotter. From my karting days, a number of people metioned to me that higher octane burns at a higher temp, which burns up the deposits..I could be wrong though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86gn Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Higher octane lights at a higher temp which helps with detonation/pre ignition. If you run higher octane and don't need it you may carbon up the engine because its not burning completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I have a 03 look at the emissions sticker, top left side sticker of the frame, says 91 RON or higher gasoline. Someone define RON. I have run super most of the time. RON means Research Octane Number. Most of the posted octane numbers in the USA are reported as the average of RON and Motor Octane. It's a little lower than RON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Wikipedia.... "...Different countries have some variation in what RON (Research Octane Number) is standard for gasoline, or petrol. In the UK, ordinary regular unleaded petrol is 91 RON (not commonly available), premium unleaded petrol is always 95 RON, and super unleaded is usually 97-98 RON. In the US, octane ratings in fuels can vary between 86-87 AKI (91-92 RON) for regular, through 89-90 (94-95) for mid-grade (European Premium), up to 90-94 (RON 95-99) for premium unleaded or E10 (Super in Europe)..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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