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Re: [ST] Fuel Stabilizer - OK for the Sprint?
- Subject: Re: [ST] Fuel Stabilizer - OK for the Sprint?
- From: Neil Lindsey <NeilLindsey@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2001 12:20:30 -0800
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Reyes"
> Thanks for the information on the difference between RON and Octane
> numbers. The web site is helpful in showing me the difference. I did not
> know that they were not the same (ignorance is bliss) not. If 92 Octane
> = 96 RON than 92 Octane is just about right since the manual calls for
> 95 RON.
the manual calls for 89
> I do feel a difference in power though with a 3 point raise in
> my Octane.
I think it's in your head
> Neil,
> If the level of Octane did not matter why do racing applications use
> higher Octane
I didn't say higher octane was useless, just that it won't get you better
mileage -- besides racing engines are set up a tad different than on street
bikes
> plus I would never put in alcohol to stabilize my fuel. I
> would rather buy a product for that purpose so I don't screw things up.
the principle ingredient in most commercial fuel stabilizers is isopropyl
alcohol -- read the label
here's another link to good info on the different grades of gasoline, etc.
http://theserviceadvisor.com/octane.htm
>
>
> Ben Snyder wrote:
> >
> >
> > Anyway, long story short, usually the highest octane
> > at the pump meets Triumph's requirements
and so does 'mid-grade' at 89 octane -- anything more is a waste of money,
but if it makes you feel good ......
Neil
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