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MG · 09-19-2008, 06:06 PM

The Fuel Thread

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synergizer · 09-25-2008, 10:18 AM

Guys.. does anyone have any idea about choosing the right Octane number fuel for our bikes ? Know that higher comression ratios need fuel with high octane number. But does anyone have any detail on it ?

biker_abhi · 10-03-2008, 03:37 PM

Hi,

My ZMA is now 2 months old.Since day 1 I have ben using xtra premium.Is it really needed for ZMA.I have read somewhere that bikes with compression ratio 9:1 or above should stick to fuels with octane number 90+...How far is it true..???Plz advise....I dont find any perfomance diffence between mine and my friend's ZMA who uses normal petrol...

Thunder · 10-03-2008, 03:43 PM

Well Normal Fuel is way more better then using those fuels with additives

The Speed - XtraPremium - and other stuffs are nothing but a few additives added into the Normal Fuel.They will not do a major change in your engine's Efficiency or Performance.

Instead there is no Surity that these Fuels are really a Speed or Xtrapremium - Many Bunks still put Ordinary Fuel and commit it as the Additive Fuel and claim money...............

So using Ordinary petrol is the Cheapest way and all the Indian bikes we have can run better in Ordinary Fuel - rather than those additive fuels.

L.P. · 10-03-2008, 03:46 PM

The Normal Fuel is THE BEST for our bikesz... ..Trust Me.

biker_abhi · 10-03-2008, 03:55 PM

Fine,I will be using normal fuel from now on..Is Indian Oil the best for bikes..???Please advise....

Thank You...

Thunder · 10-03-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by biker_abhi

Fine,I will be using normal fuel from now on..Is Indian Oil the best for bikes..???Please advise....

Thank You...

All the manufacturers use the same Raw materials to manufature the Fuel
The only difference is that they are selling them in different Brand Names

You can go for any Brand - but choose a single Bunk - a bigger one - where you can be sure of that the Fuel sold there is of Purity one

The Direct Company outlets will be a good option

L.P. · 10-03-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by biker_abhi

Fine,I will be using normal fuel from now on..Is Indian Oil the best for bikes..???Please advise....

Thank You...

Yaarr.. Ab dont start asking About HP,IBP or IOC..etcetc..

Humne kabhi napa tola thodi hai..???
NORMAL FUEL is the BEST.. FULL STOP

sherry_unicornlover · 10-03-2008, 04:18 PM

well i'm using Xtra prmium, Power or speed since i got my bike. I know they dont make big diffrence but you can say that i get peace of mind thinking i'm giving something good to my bike. thats it...

archibaby · 10-03-2008, 04:21 PM

Check the compression ratio .. for most bikes in India it is 10.5:1 or lower. So ordinary petrol will do. Higher the compression ratio, larger the octane number required.

Brand wise the best brand is a reliable petrol bunk. Any sign of cheating anywhere and don't fill it there again. The petrol may be adulterated.

.:. Archi

10-03-2008, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
biker_abhi Explorer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore.Origin-Orissa Posts: 28	Perfect fuel for my ZMA.. Hi, My ZMA is now 2 months old.Since day 1 I have ben using xtra premium.Is it really needed for ZMA.I have read somewhere that bikes with compression ratio 9:1 or above should stick to fuels with octane number 90+...How far is it true..???Plz advise....I dont find any perfomance diffence between mine and my friend's ZMA who uses normal petrol...

10-03-2008, 03:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thunder Everywhere Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 842	Well Normal Fuel is way more better then using those fuels with additives The Speed - XtraPremium - and other stuffs are nothing but a few additives added into the Normal Fuel.They will not do a major change in your engine's Efficiency or Performance. Instead there is no Surity that these Fuels are really a Speed or Xtrapremium - Many Bunks still put Ordinary Fuel and commit it as the Additive Fuel and claim money............... So using Ordinary petrol is the Cheapest way and all the Indian bikes we have can run better in Ordinary Fuel - rather than those additive fuels. __________________ .......Just a Biker.......

10-03-2008, 03:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
L.P. Uncle xBhp'ian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: DL-7S Posts: 2,214	The Normal Fuel is THE BEST for our bikesz... ..Trust Me. __________________ " Nothing Z Forever,Except D Change " Spiti \|\|Binsar \|\| Lansdowne Click Here to Subscribe to the xBhp Delhi SMS Channel [B] Click here to See my Photography Work

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sherry_unicornlover Pictographer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,156	well i'm using Xtra prmium, Power or speed since i got my bike. I know they dont make big diffrence but you can say that i get peace of mind thinking i'm giving something good to my bike. thats it... __________________ Touring Fanatic and nature lover My Photography Page https://www.facebook.com/Mandhir.Pictography

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09-25-2008, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
synergizer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 308	Guys.. does anyone have any idea about choosing the right Octane number fuel for our bikes ? Know that higher comression ratios need fuel with high octane number. But does anyone have any detail on it ?

10-03-2008, 03:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
biker_abhi Explorer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore.Origin-Orissa Posts: 28	Fine,I will be using normal fuel from now on..Is Indian Oil the best for bikes..???Please advise.... Thank You...

10-03-2008, 04:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
archibaby Carbon Fiber Tendons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: lore of the banga Posts: 588	Check the compression ratio .. for most bikes in India it is 10.5:1 or lower. So ordinary petrol will do. Higher the compression ratio, larger the octane number required. Brand wise the best brand is a reliable petrol bunk. Any sign of cheating anywhere and don't fill it there again. The petrol may be adulterated. .:. Archi

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