Fuel Choice

[CorrodedAlien]

In the GA heat, I really do not think it will matter...

 

[moondog]

after reading this, I filled at Texaco with 87. It seemed ok at first, just did some high speed riding in the country. Later, at a bike festival, I noticed some pinging when I would spool her up. The bike was hot, slow crawl down mainstreet. Did not do this with the 89-92, but may be the Texaco. I am limited here, Shell, Texaco, Citgo, Phillups66, any opinion about brands? 2003 w/ 1000 miles...

 

[monsterspeedfreak]

I always run 89.....why, cuz I can.

 

[Rob'sBus]

I trust Suzuki engineers when they say use high test.

 

[dezzy7]

Regular, when I changed to slip on high octane created a backfire

 

[Stallion]

DOC BUSA I am a 87 user. With the 93 I would have a little popping going on in the pipes, but when I switched to 87 it stopped. I have an '02 SE. Now in Milwaukee we have BP witch took over amaco. We also have Mobile, Shell, Clark, Marathon, and Speedway. What info do you have on these guys for my bike.



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[MET]

100 octane when I am really on it.  Never below 93 +octane boost(home made) which is about 96-97.



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[MET]

Stock Busa will run very well on 87 octane, but run what you feel best. large motors and turbos and NOS you know the drill.

 

[Ride_or_Fish]

I recently switched to 87 octane from 93. Other than the saving$, I've noticed no difference in performance at any speed.

 

[Haywood]

I'm using 87, per my manual. Runs like a charm.

 

[NightStalker]

98 unleaded, because it's the only fuel available.

 

[busa9]

If you want to get the best overall out of gas from your busa run 93 octane gas, put 5 gal. in your tank and go to a hardware store or a automotive paint shope and buy a gallon can of pure tolulene. Mix 32 to 46 oz. of this with your 5 gal of gas. This is an old school method of making your gas better it works great in engines where the compression is 10.5 or higher it is almost pure hydrocarbons which is what gas is made up from in the first place. You can run it all the time and it wont hurt any componet on your bike it just makes the gas your using burn like it should!!!!

 

[lavaboy]

98 unleaded, because it's the only fuel available.

cool explanation of Octane and gas in general

here.

additionally, it explains why European Octane ratings are always higher (as Nightstalker mentioned).



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[BusaHaya402]

premium 91

 

[theemrrdkill]

Quote (NightStalker @ Dec. 23 2003,01:38)
98 unleaded, because it's the only fuel available.

dang.... ...ooh well .. i've been happy with 89oct ..in SoCal..

 

[1127 TO 1299]

manuel says 87 octane (R+M/2) methid or 91 octane by the research method

the method is always indicated at the pumps

 

[CorrodedAlien]

I see that the average is still leaning towards the pricier stuff... Even when the manual says 87 octane.

I guess you guys have money to burn.

 

[VaBusa]

87 here, unless I'm filling up parked next to the hubby's Harley that HAS TO run on high octane... Guess it starts knocking and pinging if he doesn't...

 

[shenoyp]

No specific reason... but I use 91

 

[busa9]

93 octane I put 20 oz. of tolulene in 5 gal. of gas!!! For any of you who have not tried this do it!!!! You will be amazed at what it does!!!! I have all of my friends on this mix now iIT WORKS!!!!