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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: skiracer on January 19, 2017, 08:09:32 AM

Title: Octane Rating on Thumper Talk
Post by: skiracer on January 19, 2017, 08:09:32 AM
Has anyone checked out the article in the new Thumper Talk about octane?  It is a very good read... check it out......

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
Title: Octane Rating on Thumper Talk
Post by: paul a. busick on January 21, 2017, 10:27:19 AM
Yes.  This is a very good article about gas needs. Read your manual to find out what rating you need and save your money. Higher Octane then needed will actually reduce the explosion in the cylinder resulting in LESS power  Older bikes that are air cooled will really benefit from the proper octane rating, the addition of lead will not help a 2 stroke, BUT will help lube the valves of the early 4 strokes. Stop blowing your money out your exhaust pipe.. :D Amherst Paul