changing fuel

[Rockbuddy]

I have a 2005 Kawasaki vn800 classic and have been running it on super or 95octane gas, can i run it on regular 91octane without problem? what do i need to do to effect this change?

[Blackbird]

I run a Super Blackbird on 91 octane and have never really noticed the difference as the engine management system takes care of it. There may be some minor difference in horsepower but not enough to make a difference in the real world. I'd imagine yours would be similar but if it pinks/knocks, revert to a higher octane.

[slimjim]

yea shouldn't hit cause you're not on an over-rev motor ,

[xwhatsit]

what do i need to do to effect this change?

Go to the petrol station, and use the hose on the left instead of the one on the right.

If it pinks, go back to what you were using before.

[Rockbuddy]

Go to the petrol station, and use the hose on the left instead of the one on the right.

If it pinks, go back to what you were using before.

cheers for that, thought it might of been that simple

[Kirill357]

Dunno how about you guys but I do feel my bike works smoother and power delivery is better with 98.

[Gubb]

Go to the petrol station, and use the hose on the left instead of the one on the right.

If it pinks, go back to what you were using before.

...You do know that they aren't in order by octane right?
If you have one pump, with two stacks on it, then the 91 will be on the left on one side, and on the right on the other side.

But i'm sure I just missed your subtle sarcasm.