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> Is the KLR cheap-gas friendly, Ie, does it still idle properly,

kick

> over on cue, have power, and get 50-60mpg on it?

Mine seems to run well on anything (as long as it's gas).

My dealer said use the 93 Octane - for what its worth -----Original Message----- From: Demaree Kolovzon [mailto:demaree@...] Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 4:30 PM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Octane question Yo all, Is the KLR cheap-gas friendly, Ie, does it still idle properly, kick over on cue, have power, and get 50-60mpg on it? Thanks, DXK Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... Let's keep this list SPAM free! Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Mark Carter wrote:

> My dealer said use the 93 Octane - for what its worth > > >

Yes, but when you get out into the boondocks, sometimes the only gas available is 87 or less. And at Pemex in Mexico or in the Himalayas you are lucky to get any gas. The KLR seems to run on it, according to stories I have heard. My experience has only been in the Pacific Northwest boondocks, which is a pretty nice boondocks, as boondocks go. Senor Chivo, and his lovely bride, Desnuda

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