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xomz · 12-01-2012, 01:06 AM

Just a question about petrol. Picked up my VT750S yesterday. Before I rode off, the salesman was telling me to fill it up on 95 octane only. He claimed 91 & 98 had too many additives?

I'm not sure what to believe here. The owners manual says anything above 91. With my last bike, I was told to only fill up with 98 octane, and I did notice a substantial difference between the 3 grades...98 giving the best performance. However, it had twin carbies. Not sure if the fuel injection system handles it any different.

Can anyone shed any light on this? Which of the 3 do other VT750S owners fill up on? Experiences?

Thanks!

David Edwards · 12-01-2012, 08:43 AM

follow your owners manual and you will be fine....good luck

12-01-2012, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
xomz Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 5	Fuel Selection For Honda VT750S Just a question about petrol. Picked up my VT750S yesterday. Before I rode off, the salesman was telling me to fill it up on 95 octane only. He claimed 91 & 98 had too many additives? I'm not sure what to believe here. The owners manual says anything above 91. With my last bike, I was told to only fill up with 98 octane, and I did notice a substantial difference between the 3 grades...98 giving the best performance. However, it had twin carbies. Not sure if the fuel injection system handles it any different. Can anyone shed any light on this? Which of the 3 do other VT750S owners fill up on? Experiences? Thanks!

12-01-2012, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
David Edwards Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mayfield Ky. Posts: 165	follow your owners manual and you will be fine....good luck Last edited by David Edwards; 12-01-2012 at 08:46 AM. Reason: bad responce....

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