What octane fuel should I be running?

06 May 2006 07:05

#45466

I wanted to double check on what octane fuel I should be running in my '78 Kz650.

1978 Kz650B
2001 ZX9R
1996 zx9r project
1985 Suzuki SP250
1991 Harley Electra-glide classic

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06 May 2006 07:33

#45469

I run the real expensive stuff, hey wait its all the expensive stuff nowadays. I actually just run the 87 octane with no real problems. Wayne

78 KZ650C2 Dyna ignition and coils,Pod filters,4-1 Kerker,CBR Tail Light,Drilled front dics,Custom front fender,1/4 fairing.

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06 May 2006 07:36

#45471

ill second the 87...it doesnt seem to run any better on high test so why waste the money?

1978 kz650b pretty much stock
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massachusetts

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06 May 2006 08:00

#45472

fuzzwardo wrote:

I wanted to double check on what octane fuel I should be running in my '78 Kz650.

This is a very common topic. A search for "octane" found this among the many:

kzrider.com/component/option,com_joomlab...atid,2/id,2304/#2304

..of course if you wanted to beat the horse completely to death, you could search in the Archive as well...

(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com

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06 May 2006 11:26

#45519

That's what I was thinking. I have been running 87 in it but figured I'd ask.

1978 Kz650B
2001 ZX9R
1996 zx9r project
1985 Suzuki SP250
1991 Harley Electra-glide classic

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