My bike is drunk on 94 octane :(

[itinkle]

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My bike - 07 gsxr600

Just got a new battery,put in 94 octane after using 87 and 91 for the last year. Bike turns on but doesnt turn over when I push start.

What do I do?

Suzuki says to dump the fuel, put in lower octane fuel and injector cleaner. Thoughts?

 

[darkav]

My bike - 07 gsxr600

Just got a new battery,put in 94 octane after using 87 and 91 for the last year. Bike turns on but doesnt turn over when I push start.

What do I do?

Suzuki says to dump the fuel, put in lower octane fuel and injector cleaner. Thoughts?

Does not turn over at all? Not even a try to turn or clicking, any lights on? Check battery, might not have enough juice.

 

[Matt Rain]

It's not the fuel.

 

[darkav]

It's not the fuel.

+1 for Matt

 

[SweetOnion]

lol battery is dead for sure.

 

[gixxerfan]

New batteries should be put on charge/tender for 12 to 24 hours before install. Try charging the battery

 

[mmmnaked]

If it doesn't turn over what the heck would fuel have to do with it?

Check your battery.

 

[Mina]

For future reference, the GSX-R 600's only require 87 octane, any higher and you're wasting your money.

 

[throttle]

Could be the initial sign of the notorious rectifier problem those bikes have.

 

[I82l8]

For future reference, the GSX-R 600's only require 87 octane, any higher and you're wasting your money.

not only wasting money...but also less performance

 

[TheTurtle]

Right thumb.......... red switch?

 

[sticker]

Right thumb.......... red switch?

This

 

[AL3RT]

not only wasting money...but also less performance

:lmao:

 

[kellen]

not only wasting money...but also less performance

A couple cans of NOS can fix that

 

[油井緋色]

For future reference, the GSX-R 600's only require 87 octane, any higher and you're wasting your money.

Really? The manual on my 750 says 90 or more. Isn't it the same engine?

 

[daught]

Really? The manual on my 750 says 90 or more. Isn't it the same engine?

AKI or RON? Some manuals have the euro standard

 

[油井緋色]

AKI or RON? Some manuals have the euro standard

R+M/2.

It also specifically says "In Canada" lol

 

[Mina]

Really? The manual on my 750 says 90 or more. Isn't it the same engine?

87 for the 600's only. 750 is 90+, which usually means 91.

 

[Dresden]

87 for the 600's only. 750 is 90+, which usually means 91.

Are you 100% sure about this? I went from using 91 all the time to 87 for 2 fill ups and I felt a noticeable loss in power. Not night and day, but it was there. I also put 35k on this bike in 3 years, so I speak from comfort with the bike and it's powerband.

 

[itinkle]

If it doesn't turn over what the heck would fuel have to do with it?

Check your battery.

I just bought a new battery from S.O.N. they said I can just pop it in and go. I can charge it tonight and see tomorrow. If I hold the starter button, it will start and only stay on if i rev between 2-3k rpm. If I let go of the throttle, it shuts off. Lights work, doesnt sound like my other battery that was making the bike sound like its dying.

Side note, when my battery was dead, I made the mistake of boosting it with a car. Ya I know, noob. Could this have affected my bike in terms of it not starting?

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