seanbo wrote on 06/16/08 at 22:27:58:I know I'm new to the savage, but I have noticed a skicker on my bike on the frame, on the right side of the forks yoke, and it has all kinds of info and on it it says fuel : unleaded gas 91 min.
Just went and looked at all mine, and the requirements on the 87 is for: :Low lead or unleaded gasoline. Both of the 99s have the recommendation for a minimum of 91 octane calculated via RON. At a total cost of about 20¢ - 30¢ per fill, I've been running 93 octane most of the time in all of my bikes. However, I have to say that when I have filled up with 87 or 89 I've not noticed a difference in performance or any engine noise.
One other thing on fuel, it was recently announced that the largest retailer of gasoline in this area (Tulsa OK) has been blending 10% Ethanol for a couple of years now without informing the public!
I've found out that Phillips 66 around here are still selling 100% dino gasoline, and I'm switching to them in all my vehicles for the improved mileage, as long as the small price difference pays for itself.