RE: [ST] Non-premium fuel

[Robert Smith <robert@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 12:06 AM 15/09/02 -0400, (sorry--I deleted the message) wrote:

>Wow, Am I in THAT kind of danger?? I was told by a Triumph rep that 89
>octane [(R=M)/2 method]is the equivalent of 95RON. I've got 33,500 miles on
>my bike, it's out of warranty, and now I'm told I'm trashing my engine? Holy
>shit.

If it's not pinging, no problem.
If it's pinging, problem.

Lots of other factors can cause detonation, but if your bike is doing it 
consistently, you either need higher octane fuel or find the alternate 
cause. I your bike doesn't ping on 89 octane, that's fine, but basic 
unleaded can be as low as (posted) 85 octane in some places.

Persistent fuel detonation rather than controlled burning will damage your 
engine.

Robert Smith--Freelance Writer
Ladner, BC
www.smith.bc.ca


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