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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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Ive heard alot of mixed opinions.my owners manual says 86 or higher but I hear from other they wont use anything less than93.On a completely stock machine of course?Is this true
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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I only use 91 or 93, that is what everyone I ride with uses. Don't know if that is right or not though.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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here is a post on this very issue (for our bikes)...hope it helps

https://cbrforum.com/m_21940/mpage_1...s/tm.htm#41674
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:12 AM
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It makes a difference in zero interference engine/high performance engines... tested it on my car and found out the hard way.
 
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