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    98 octane Gull petrol?

    Question guys, I have an Aprilia RSV and want to know if I can use Gull's 98 gas ?
    I seem to remember it contains Ethanol and wondered if it has any known side effects ?
    I'd rather use Gull if I can. Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by frogfeaturesFZR View Post
    I'd rather use Gull if I can.
    Erm, if it may have side effects, why?
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    I was told by a mechanic friend that as it was processed in Singapore it was a better grade than the locally produced stuff. And it's my local gas station as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pussy View Post
    If it was MY bike, I'd stick with BP Ultimate
    Agreed. I see they have become less ultimate too.... its now back to 95 Octane.

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    Quote Originally Posted by frogfeaturesFZR View Post
    Question guys, I have an Aprilia RSV and want to know if I can use Gull's 98 gas ?
    I seem to remember it contains Ethanol and wondered if it has any known side effects ?
    I'd rather use Gull if I can. Cheers
    May be of interest: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...hlight=ethanol

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    Cheers alll
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    Best to check with the Aprilia dealership, or your local service agent.
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    its all good ,my rsvr runs MINT on it ,feels better than BP98

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    Quote Originally Posted by evilrsvrguy View Post
    its all good ,my rsvr runs MINT on it ,feels better than BP98
    My thoughts exactly........however if you prowl the other threads here about, I was a witch burnt at the stake.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toaster View Post
    Agreed. I see they have become less ultimate too.... its now back to 95 Octane.
    Are you sure this wasn't BP "Premium"? They advertise premium as being 95, and ultimate as being 98. Not all BP stations sell ultimate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    Are you sure this wasn't BP "Premium"? They advertise premium as being 95, and ultimate as being 98. Not all BP stations sell ultimate.
    I'd say that's right. I can't recall where I was when I found that premium stuff but yes they do seem to vary as to who sells what. I see we are back to record high prices again.... I have to stop eating just so I can ride!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toaster View Post
    I'd say that's right. I can't recall where I was when I found that premium stuff but yes they do seem to vary as to who sells what. I see we are back to record high prices again.... I have to stop eating just so I can ride!
    In ten years time you'll be able to say "I remember when Petrol was less than $2/litre - it was so cheap then".

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    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    In ten years time you'll be able to say "I remember when Petrol was less than $2/litre - it was so cheap then".
    True... thats inflation for you. But it doesn't help anyone trying to make ends meet today does it!!

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