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MikeN02 · 02-04-2010, 09:41 AM

What type of Fuel do you guys use? Personally I use Premium 93 or higher. Mechanic told me she runs on any type of gas.

The owner's manual says:
"Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octant number [(R+M)/2] of 86 OR Higher, or a research octane number of 91 or Higher."

flyingminno · 02-04-2010, 10:00 AM

In my tank right now I've got 89, and I can't tell the difference at freeway speeds. At high revs though I notice the difference, so for the mountain runs I use 91.

Yone · 02-07-2010, 10:19 AM

Chevron 92 octane

Superfly · 04-06-2010, 01:04 PM

I've never run any fuel other than brand named 87 regular unleaded. Bike runs perfect even at 100C engine temps in traffic...no probs at all.

**Diluted** · 04-06-2010, 01:15 PM

I've been using 87 as well. It's not like the price difference from going higher would make a huge impact since you normally put in 3 gallons or so at a time.

Superfly · 04-06-2010, 01:29 PM

I'd run higher octane if it was required by the tune of the engine. But its not and from what I read on other forums running higher than required octane is actually hard on emissions systems as well as your wallet....

**Diluted** · 04-06-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfly

I'd run higher octane if it was required by the tune of the engine. But its not and from what I read on other forums running higher than required octane is actually hard on emissions systems as well as your wallet....

I wouldn't say its harder on the wallet. You figure the difference between 87 & 91 is probably around $.20-$.30/gal...at most you'd probably add 3-4 gallons per fill up. That's maybe a $1-$1.50 more, that's hardly breaking the bank, at least to me anyway.

Superfly · 04-06-2010, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diluted

I wouldn't say its harder on the wallet. You figure the difference between 87 & 91 is probably around $.20-$.30/gal...at most you'd probably add 3-4 gallons per fill up. That's maybe a $1-$1.50 more, that's hardly breaking the bank, at least to me anyway.

no for sure its not alot of money...I take it youre running 91 and not like the 87 you posted earlier?

**Diluted** · 04-06-2010, 04:01 PM

No, I'm running 87 in the bike. My car takes premium though, damn foreign cars!

fz6rwolf · 04-06-2010, 06:29 PM

Regular 87 and once in awhile throw some premium in, runs fine on regular.

02-04-2010, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Type of Fuel What type of Fuel do you guys use? Personally I use Premium 93 or higher. Mechanic told me she runs on any type of gas. The owner's manual says: "Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octant number [(R+M)/2] of 86 OR Higher, or a research octane number of 91 or Higher." __________________ RIP 07/31/10

02-07-2010, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yone Senior Member Bike: '09 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puget Sound, WA Posts: 127 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Chevron 92 octane __________________ 2009 Yamaha Blue FZ6R - Intuitive Racing frame sliders, SPI grip heaters, Yamaha double-bubble windscreen, Magnum TM80 low tone horn, custom garage door opener, Kryptonite disc lock, Motion Pro helmet lock, Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag, Nelson-Rigg mini saddlebags

04-06-2010, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Diluted Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 1,759 Thanks: 286 Thanked 333 Times in 247 Posts	I've been using 87 as well. It's not like the price difference from going higher would make a huge impact since you normally put in 3 gallons or so at a time. __________________ Chris iR Frame Sliders // Targa FE // 6000K HID // Clear Double Bubble // Spiegler SS Brake Lines

04-06-2010, 04:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Diluted Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 1,759 Thanks: 286 Thanked 333 Times in 247 Posts	No, I'm running 87 in the bike. My car takes premium though, damn foreign cars! __________________ Chris iR Frame Sliders // Targa FE // 6000K HID // Clear Double Bubble // Spiegler SS Brake Lines

04-06-2010, 06:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Regular 87 and once in awhile throw some premium in, runs fine on regular. __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

02-04-2010, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
flyingminno Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Raven Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 326 Thanks: 150 Thanked 45 Times in 38 Posts	In my tank right now I've got 89, and I can't tell the difference at freeway speeds. At high revs though I notice the difference, so for the mountain runs I use 91.

04-06-2010, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Superfly Senior Member Bike: Yellow 2009 FZ6R, 2006 Ducati 999 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 257 Thanks: 36 Thanked 46 Times in 35 Posts	I've never run any fuel other than brand named 87 regular unleaded. Bike runs perfect even at 100C engine temps in traffic...no probs at all.

04-06-2010, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Superfly Senior Member Bike: Yellow 2009 FZ6R, 2006 Ducati 999 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 257 Thanks: 36 Thanked 46 Times in 35 Posts	I'd run higher octane if it was required by the tune of the engine. But its not and from what I read on other forums running higher than required octane is actually hard on emissions systems as well as your wallet....

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