« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2013, 05:47:58 PM »
Thanks. I was thinking we only needed 87 at sea level. But since my bike and manual are still with the movers I could easily be wrong. Hope to have her on the road by 13 May. I am soooooo looking forward to riding again after a short, cold, season last year.
The bike clearly calls for 90 octane [at sea level, although that is not said] both in the operator's manual and the sticker on the gas tank (which of course I and most people remove). 87 is not high enough.
Quote:
"NOTICE: Use minimum of 90 octane gasoline only to prevent severe engine damage."
"NOTICE: Never use gasoline with an octane rating lower than the minimum specified by Kawasaki."
"NOTICE: Avoid using blends of unleaded gasoline and methanol (wood alcohol) whenever possible, and never use “gasohol” containing more than 5% methanol."
"Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum Antiknock Index of 90."
"Operating problems that result from the use of poor quality or non-recommended fuel may not be covered under your warranty."
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