Scranton1 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 A thread for the minority. "2STROKERS" Was hoping to gather info on the towns or prominent stops where you can't get premium fuel. We had one stop on our last 1700 mile saddlebagging trip where premium fuel was an issue. Lac Edward KM 31 only had regular but it wasn't an issue. It would be beneficial to know where premium isn't available! Any insight is greatly appreciated! BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800R MXZ X Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I typically just run the regular if need be. The computer will do what needs to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Same here. Once in awhile I've had to use regular. Usually the only places that may not have super are the relais that only have one above ground tank. But some of those will stock super instead of regular. Most of the new sleds I think will compensate for plug knock and kick back the timing so you don't do any damage. You sacrifice a little horsepower for the protection. You could always carry a bottle of the octane boost. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 when there is NO fuel at these out of the way places is really the only issue ... NSHM and 800steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I try to avoid the regular if possible. Haven't read the fine print on my warranty but would guess if I melted it down running 87 it could be a point of contention with DOO. Just thought objective information on the few areas u can't get 91 octane could be helpful for trip planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I'm surprised to hear some Relais only having 87. The norm used to be they only carried 91. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 10 hours ago, revct1 said: Same here. Once in awhile I've had to use regular. Usually the only places that may not have super are the relais that only have one above ground tank. But some of those will stock super instead of regular. Most of the new sleds I think will compensate for plug knock and kick back the timing so you don't do any damage. You sacrifice a little horsepower for the protection. You could always carry a bottle of the octane boost. Jack & Sandi X2 If worried carry a bottle of octane boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I fill up with premium when it's available & the place doesn't look too sketchy. I have filled up with regular & never had an issue. In my opinion when trail riding you would probably be ok with regular because you're not at WOT 100% of the time. If BRP denied a warranty claim because of wrong octane I would be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 3 hours ago, 800steve said: X2 If worried carry a bottle of octane boost. Doo forums say octane booster has a tendency to fowl plugs.... i have no experience to comment intelligently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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