Fuel grade?

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John

Discussion Starter · Jun 11, 2015

What grade of fuel is everyone using?

I read in the manual 95-98 RON, and have done 350 miles so far on standard 95ron fuel but tanked up last night with 97 (esso) and will aim to use 98 shell etc for the next 5 or so tank fulls to see if any difference.

Anybody have any opinions, preferences, noticed any differences, more power, more MPG, smoother running engine etc..

Or is it not something your bothered about etc. ?

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injidup

· #2 · Jun 11, 2015

The manual (you did read it, didn't you?) says 95.

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John

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 11, 2015

injidup said:
The manual (you did read it, didn't you?) says 95.

Yes I did read it thanks, perhaps you should take the time to read it also....."and an octane number of at least 95"

And also see page 170 for use of the word "minimum"

I did read somewhere 98 was the max that should be used but not sure where.

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Derek

· #4 · Jun 11, 2015

Increased octane does not mean more power. It enables the engine to run at a higher compression without knocking. Running a higher octane than the engine requires is just a waste of money in my opinion.

c turner

· #5 · Jun 11, 2015

The best (if you can find it) is marine grade fuel with an acceptable octane level. It contains no corn distillates- the killer of small engines.
There are some advantages to living near water.

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littleowl

· #6 · Jun 12, 2015

I just use 95 octane, and regularly get 58-60mpg

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El Toro

· #7 · Jun 12, 2015

I've switched to running Shell V Nitro diesel in my car and the performance difference is huge. Plus I'm getting approximately 100 miles more per tank.

I tend to fill my bikes up alternatively with normal and premium unleaded .

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John

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jun 12, 2015 (Edited)

Yes I use the same in my car and also notice performance mpg and the engine is less lumpy so was going for the same shell unleaded on my bike!

Dave S

· #9 · Jun 13, 2015

El Toro said:
I've switched to running Shell V Nitro diesel in my car and the performance difference is huge. Plus I'm getting approximately 100 miles more per tank.

I tend to fill my bikes up alternatively with normal and premium unleaded .

Don't think I'll be using that in my bike!

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ELVISTO

· #10 · Jun 13, 2015

I've used both grades and haven't noticed any difference, :sorrow:

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Cag

· #11 · Jun 13, 2015

I always try to buy fuel at busy stations so it's as fresh as possible then use it up as soon as possible. If leaving standing without use for more than a month will drain off old fuel and use in garden machinery 4 strokes. Don't know if it makes a difference but it is a habit I got into following some advice from a long forgotten source.

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Brian Mcm

· #12 · Jun 20, 2015

What's the view on Supermarket unleaded, I find their diesel a bit variable in quality mpg has been low 40s and as high as 53 for same mixed driving

Hui

· #13 · Jun 20, 2015

Dave S said:
Don't think I'll be using that in my bike!

There is people out there who like the sound of a dry clutch.

Cag

· #14 · Jun 21, 2015

really miss the ducati dry clutch noise, it's part of the Ducati character I miss. Don't miss the heavy lever it had. The scrambler clutch is so light, often hold clutch and stay in gear at lights. Never done that on a Ducati for as long as I remember.

moonlighter

· #15 · Feb 11, 2017

I like the sound of that clutch rattle both my dukes have wet clutches miss it

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Derek

· #16 · Feb 11, 2017

moonlighter said:
I like the sound of that clutch rattle both my dukes have wet clutches miss it

Have you no mechanical sympathy. That sound is the dry clutch bashing the plates, basket and drum to an early death.

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moonlighter

· #17 · Feb 12, 2017

Ive had early SSs cagiva elefant monster all sounded the same none went to an early death again I quite like the sound of the dry clutch

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52k

· #18 · Feb 12, 2017

A neighbour once asked me if my bike was 'broken' because of that noise. I guess she had a point.

moonlighter

· #19 · Feb 12, 2017

My mate bought one I told him to switch off took it to someone who knew thought he'd bought a pup

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