GixxerJohn
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posted April 14, 2012 04:38 AM
What gas to use on the street???
Per kawa i was using above 90 which in new jersey is 92 octane. I hear guys always saying to use 89 octane,on the old 14 i used 87 but the new one it says to use over 90. I just street ride should i just be safe and use 92 or is 89 better. Thanks in advance!!!
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1badzx12r
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posted April 14, 2012 05:02 AM
get the green nozzle .. yellow nozzle works great too..them black nozzles are junk tho..
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codyc_13
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posted April 14, 2012 05:04 AM
Street riding only, put 92 in it.
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Goldwingmann
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posted April 14, 2012 05:09 AM
Brock recommends 89 with his header system....it works great!
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GixxerJohn
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posted April 14, 2012 05:50 AM
Great all different answers!!!
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1badzx12r
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posted April 14, 2012 06:06 AM
 Edited By: 1badzx12r on 14 Apr 2012 14:09
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Great all different answers!!!
how hard is it to put gas in a motorcycle..use what you dynoed with and gained 15rwhp..  
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?TID=66630&FID=27
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kawasakijockey
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posted April 14, 2012 06:06 AM
My 07 says to use 90 but in the summer it runs on 92-93 and winter I run 89. The bike doesnt run as good on the street with 87, runs a bit warmer. I recommend 89, 92-93 for street riding.
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BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted April 14, 2012 06:07 AM
I use a blend of paint thinner and crisco.
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oldkawboy
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posted April 14, 2012 06:27 AM
I've got an '09 but have the head cut to bump compression. I run premium on the street because I ride two up alot and also ride in the mountains around here.
While I don't lug the bike I don't always keep it spinning and like the higher octane just for insurance.
Momma Kaw might be conservative and are playing it safe but they are the folks who design & build them, I'd have no issue follwing their advice.
Dan
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GixxerJohn
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posted April 14, 2012 02:26 PM
Thanks guys.....except 1badzx12r
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gilberjj
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posted April 14, 2012 02:54 PM
I used premium (92) or 89. I couldn't ever tell a difference between the two even after 12k miles.
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joseph702
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posted April 14, 2012 03:16 PM
89 my bike ran warmer and would ping on hott days put 93 and ran better no ping
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SixSixoh6
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posted April 14, 2012 04:08 PM
my bike runs best on Jack Daniels
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1badzx12r
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posted April 14, 2012 04:14 PM
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my bike runs best on Jack Daniels
try some Everclear mixed 3 TO 1 with your JD
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epd345
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posted April 14, 2012 05:06 PM
Since I run around town lugging the thing most of the time I run 93 Octane with a little seafoam every few tanks. Keeps thing flushed out nicely.
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kawanator
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posted April 14, 2012 06:25 PM
Well, I suppose if Kawa says 90, then 92 is the safer option to prevent detonation and the risk of holes in pistons.
Am I right in saying the higher the compression, the higher the octane rating that is required ? And the ZX14r does have a high compression ratio.
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eklipse636
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posted April 14, 2012 07:00 PM
I run 87 all the time. Haven't had a problem yet
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rspauldi
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posted April 15, 2012 02:18 AM
eklispe, i find it hard to believe that u are running 87 octane with a compression ratio of 13.1 or 13.5 which ever is tthe case. Are u asking for trouble? Why not pay a few eextra pennies to protect urself from the deadly detonation? Yes, you can get by for awhile but misshift or hit the rev limiter and u cud be asking for trouble. I really don't understand these posts advising u to run a high compression motor on low octane fuel... It's simply foolish....
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eklipse636
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posted April 15, 2012 02:47 AM
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eklispe, i find it hard to believe that u are running 87 octane with a compression ratio of 13.1 or 13.5 which ever is tthe case. Are u asking for trouble? Why not pay a few eextra pennies to protect urself from the deadly detonation? Yes, you can get by for awhile but misshift or hit the rev limiter and u cud be asking for trouble. I really don't understand these posts advising u to run a high compression motor on low octane fuel... It's simply foolish....
Im by far not the brightest person here, but I've has a zx14 since 2006, and I've got THOUSANDS of passes on the two bikes I've had. *knock on wood* I've never had a motor problem. I've never had a detonating problem. I live in south ga where the heat is unbearable. I raced all day with 87 octane, and won. So guess what? I'm going back to the manufactures cup today with 87 schell in my tank.
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eklipse636
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posted April 15, 2012 02:48 AM
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eklispe, i find it hard to believe that u are running 87 octane with a compression ratio of 13.1 or 13.5 which ever is tthe case. Are u asking for trouble? Why not pay a few eextra pennies to protect urself from the deadly detonation? Yes, you can get by for awhile but misshift or hit the rev limiter and u cud be asking for trouble. I really don't understand these posts advising u to run a high compression motor on low octane fuel... It's simply foolish....
If it's foolish, he needs to run 93. What the fuck is he doing asking a stupid question?
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posted April 15, 2012 03:25 AM
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Since I run around town lugging the thing most of the time I run 93 Octane with a little seafoam every few tanks. Keeps thing flushed out nicely.
I ran 92/93 the first few tanks then dropped back to 89 w/no problems. I run the Seafoam twice a year. I use the Lucas upper end treatment (almost) every tankful.
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GixxerJohn
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posted April 15, 2012 04:51 AM
Hey eklispe there are know stupid questions just asking for peoples thoughts,and u can run 87 in the old 14,but IF U ARE THAT STUPID to run 87 in the new 14r,well no need to answer to my posts because noone will listen to you anyway
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1badzx12r
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posted April 15, 2012 05:09 AM
Edited By: 1badzx12r on 15 Apr 2012 13:09
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Hey eklispe there are know stupid questions just asking for peoples thoughts,and u can run 87 in the old 14,but IF U ARE THAT STUPID to run 87 in the new 14r,
i like this guy he's more fun than a box of rocks .. if i remember correctly the OLD zx14 had a sticker on the gas tank saying not to run less than 91 TOO
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shawnski
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posted April 15, 2012 05:17 AM
I have always put 87 on my last three ZX14 and no problems..
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posted April 15, 2012 05:21 AM
Edited By: shawnski on 15 Apr 2012 13:25
By the way gixxerjohn don't get too excited if someone wants to use 87.. it is his bike not yours.. u can put ethanol if you want..
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