Regular Unleaded vs Premium Unleaded? - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

Top1Dog525 · 11-21-2009, 02:26 AM

What type fuel does everyone use for our bikes, the regular or premium? I have had a few people tell me stories of both. That we should use premium because higher octane, burns better, and will lessen your chance of fouling out things like the spark plugs. However, Ive had people tell me stick with regular... mainly because its what is called for to be used in our bikes. I just want some ideas and opinions from fellow FZ6R riders. Thanks

FitZ6R · 11-21-2009, 06:46 AM

Regular 87 octane is fine.

Chip · 11-21-2009, 07:41 AM

There is another thread about this..

Anyways, I use premium. It probably helps to say where you're from, I am from NJ. This was dealer recommended.

mtucker · 11-21-2009, 10:32 AM

I started using premium after the first 500km, at 1200km I was out on a longer ride and needed fuel. In the town i was in they never sold premium. I found the bike didn't run as smoothly but thats just my 2 cents!

porky45 · 11-21-2009, 11:55 AM

87 octane.

Top1Dog525 · 11-21-2009, 12:12 PM

Ok, 87 is what i have been putting in it but also anyone think I should put some fuel cleaner through the tank? I ask cause around here where i live EVERY gas station around has ethanol in it. There is no longer any just regular 87, its all regular 87 w/ 10% ehtanol

Yone · 11-21-2009, 12:18 PM

Premium here

flyingminno · 11-21-2009, 12:35 PM

Premium here too, though I ran 89 octane for a couple fill ups and noticed a small lack in power off the line and at freeway speeds.

RockZooky · 11-21-2009, 02:28 PM

Premium everytime

Tabitha · 11-21-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockZooky

Premium everytime

Same here

11-21-2009, 02:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Top1Dog525 Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R (Raven) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 51 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Regular Unleaded vs Premium Unleaded? What type fuel does everyone use for our bikes, the regular or premium? I have had a few people tell me stories of both. That we should use premium because higher octane, burns better, and will lessen your chance of fouling out things like the spark plugs. However, Ive had people tell me stick with regular... mainly because its what is called for to be used in our bikes. I just want some ideas and opinions from fellow FZ6R riders. Thanks __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6R "Raven"// Joe Rocket Manta Magnetic Tank Bag / Cortech Sport Saddlebags / Tour Master Deluxe Tail Bag //

11-21-2009, 06:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
FitZ6R Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 72 Thanked 132 Times in 93 Posts	Regular 87 octane is fine. __________________ Kent 2009 Raven FZ6R // Yamaha Raised Bubble Windscreen // T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders // Joe Rocket & Cortech Luggage

11-21-2009, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Top1Dog525 Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R (Raven) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 51 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Ok, 87 is what i have been putting in it but also anyone think I should put some fuel cleaner through the tank? I ask cause around here where i live EVERY gas station around has ethanol in it. There is no longer any just regular 87, its all regular 87 w/ 10% ehtanol __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6R "Raven"// Joe Rocket Manta Magnetic Tank Bag / Cortech Sport Saddlebags / Tour Master Deluxe Tail Bag //

11-21-2009, 12:18 PM	#7 (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	Premium here __________________ 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

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11-21-2009, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chip Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 87 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	There is another thread about this.. Anyways, I use premium. It probably helps to say where you're from, I am from NJ. This was dealer recommended.

11-21-2009, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
mtucker Member Bike: 09' FZ6r Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Corner Brook Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I started using premium after the first 500km, at 1200km I was out on a longer ride and needed fuel. In the town i was in they never sold premium. I found the bike didn't run as smoothly but thats just my 2 cents!

11-21-2009, 11:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
porky45 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern San Diego (Vista) Posts: 372 Thanks: 49 Thanked 41 Times in 36 Posts	87 octane.

11-21-2009, 12:35 PM	#8 (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	Premium here too, though I ran 89 octane for a couple fill ups and noticed a small lack in power off the line and at freeway speeds.

11-21-2009, 02:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
RockZooky Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 72 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Premium everytime

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