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#71520 - 02/05/10 06:50 AM gas??
muskybait Noobie Registered: 01/24/10 Posts: 6	Hi Gang, Just bought a 2005 polaris sm 800 efi and was wondering what octane gas you guys are running? The mechanic suggested highest octane possible. Any thoughts? Thanks Musky.
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#71522 - 02/05/10 12:46 PM Re: gas?? [Re: muskybait]
wildhigh Veteran Registered: 08/06/09 Posts: 682 Loc: north oshawa	wont hurt to run super but most fourstrokes are fine on regular wildhigh whats the manual say ? _________________________ 2009 fi 700 special edition rhino half wind shield, custom cage,warn 4000, warn texas front bumper,tonneau cover ,custom shift knob,warn full skids warn a arm protectors and waiting for my programmable msd ignition,muzzys dual exhaust,clutch sheave
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#71530 - 02/06/10 03:16 AM Re: gas?? [Re: wildhigh]
BrutemanAl Veteran Registered: 08/16/08 Posts: 1110 Loc: Codrington,Ontario	I almost always try to remember to use the highest octane possible,but go by what your owners manual says,if you have one. _________________________ 2008 Brute Force 650 I Super Black 27" MudZilla Tires on SS 212 chrome rim's Floor board protector's CDI Dyna Tech HDPE full Skid Plate (custom made) diamond G tie rods 2500lb warn winch 2 inch lift kit front storage box mod grease fitting mod on all a-arms eTrex legend gps 5 foot easy mount plow sum mud !!! All gay decals removed (Custom graphics soon to come) and( possibly a custom paint job!) 1-1999 Siberian Husky !
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#71539 - 02/06/10 09:49 AM Re: gas?? [Re: BrutemanAl]
mongrol ATV Addict Registered: 11/13/07 Posts: 181 Loc: B.C. Canada	Use what octane you like, won't make a damn bit of diff unless you can change the timing on your machine. Avoid anything with high ethanol content. _________________________ 08 Polaris Sportsman 400HO, E-Tatou Tracks, Warn winch, Lock & ride windsheild & cargo box, Front & rear 09 Polaris Sportsman 550XP EPS E-Tatou Tracks & same accessories
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#71545 - 02/06/10 06:31 PM Re: gas?? [Re: mongrol]
sparky660 Skeg Slinger Veteran Registered: 06/28/04 Posts: 1699 Loc: Lloydminster	Don't waste your money on Higher octane fuel. You won't gain anything from running it and some engines make less power on higher octane. Unless it has higher compression(11.5:1 or higher) you are throwing your money away. _________________________ 2007 Grizzly 700 Camo ITP Type 6 rims 26" ITP 589's Full Yamaha Skidplates Engine stock but not for long...... Slightly modded 2004 Grizzly(sold)
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#71575 - 02/07/10 10:13 PM Re: gas?? [Re: sparky660]
Foreman500 Lives Here Registered: 12/30/05 Posts: 221 Loc: Edmonton Alberta	efi!! sparky is right running any clean gas in your 800 will work , the higher the octane the longer the burn (more even)takes longer to burn but no hot spots ,long story short your computer will adjust to air fuel mixture and adjust with the o2 senser
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#71576 - 02/07/10 11:17 PM Re: gas?? [Re: Foreman500]
sparky660 Skeg Slinger Veteran Registered: 06/28/04 Posts: 1699 Loc: Lloydminster	I think all atv's are what is called an open loop system and don't utilize a O2 sensor like automobiles. _________________________ 2007 Grizzly 700 Camo ITP Type 6 rims 26" ITP 589's Full Yamaha Skidplates Engine stock but not for long...... Slightly modded 2004 Grizzly(sold)
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#71598 - 02/08/10 02:12 PM Re: gas?? [Re: sparky660]
muskybait Noobie Registered: 01/24/10 Posts: 6	Thanks for gas tips guys..sounds like 91 oct is a waste of dough. Anyone use regularily use stabilizer in gas? Also, what mileage-gallon/litre should I expect with the 2005 800 efi sportsman? Thanks again...
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#71604 - 02/09/10 03:17 AM Re: gas?? [Re: muskybait]
offroad1 Veteran Registered: 03/14/09 Posts: 961 Loc: Ottawa Region	Your sportsman will have a small tank, not sure the exact miles you should get, but it is considerably less litres than most bikes. _________________________ 09 MUDPRO
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#71605 - 02/09/10 03:40 AM Re: gas?? [Re: offroad1]
wildhigh Veteran Registered: 08/06/09 Posts: 682 Loc: north oshawa	4.75 gallons or 18.0 litres of fuel for the 800 2005 sportsman. should be plenty of fuel for most rides, fuel economy depends what your doing . wildhigh _________________________ 2009 fi 700 special edition rhino half wind shield, custom cage,warn 4000, warn texas front bumper,tonneau cover ,custom shift knob,warn full skids warn a arm protectors and waiting for my programmable msd ignition,muzzys dual exhaust,clutch sheave
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#71606 - 02/09/10 03:51 AM Re: gas?? [Re: muskybait]
polar_rod Veteran Registered: 12/19/06 Posts: 756 Loc: ennismore ont	your tank is 14 liter depending on how you ride 35 to 70 miles is what to expect. I always carry extra fuel. the touring model has a lot larger tank. _________________________ 08 800EFI sportsman 99 500 sportsman 91 350 bigbear 01 800 XCR Lots of old stuff 04 bordercollie mix 69 RT-SE Charger
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#71610 - 02/09/10 03:02 PM Re: gas?? [Re: polar_rod]
DavidXP ATV Addict Registered: 01/02/09 Posts: 171 Loc: Millgrove,Ontario	i used to think the higher octane the better BUT not in the PO PO's cause they burn rich and foul the plugs i actually do better with the cheap stuff!!!alot better i only change plugs now with the oil changes before was once every two rides!!! _________________________ 09 850 LE XP 27's and all the goodies 02 kodiak 400 27's
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#71623 - 02/10/10 03:31 AM Re: gas?? [Re: wildhigh]
BrutemanAl Veteran Registered: 08/16/08 Posts: 1110 Loc: Codrington,Ontario	Originally Posted By: wildhigh 4.75 gallons or 18.0 litres of fuel for the 800 2005 sportsman. should be plenty of fuel for most rides, fuel economy depends what your doing . wildhigh Gotta disagree here fella,Hillbilly and I went from his place to maynooth and he was almost out of gas and I only put 6 bucks in mine,and then we headed to whitney from Maynooth and by the we got there he was empty again and I put in 10 bucks,and by the time we got back to his place he was on fumes,I had half a tank. Why not do what the owners manual says. _________________________ 2008 Brute Force 650 I Super Black 27" MudZilla Tires on SS 212 chrome rim's Floor board protector's CDI Dyna Tech HDPE full Skid Plate (custom made) diamond G tie rods 2500lb warn winch 2 inch lift kit front storage box mod grease fitting mod on all a-arms eTrex legend gps 5 foot easy mount plow sum mud !!! All gay decals removed (Custom graphics soon to come) and( possibly a custom paint job!) 1-1999 Siberian Husky !
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#71629 - 02/10/10 03:52 AM Re: gas?? [Re: BrutemanAl]
polar_rod Veteran Registered: 12/19/06 Posts: 756 Loc: ennismore ont	You must remember Al Grahams bike is jetted up and has a small tank as well. _________________________ 08 800EFI sportsman 99 500 sportsman 91 350 bigbear 01 800 XCR Lots of old stuff 04 bordercollie mix 69 RT-SE Charger
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#71639 - 02/10/10 05:12 PM Re: gas?? [Re: polar_rod]
wildhigh Veteran Registered: 08/06/09 Posts: 682 Loc: north oshawa	and he can ride ..............full throttle ps one day you guys will come to my house and see my trophy collection ,graham can ride hard i know wild Edited by wildhigh (02/10/10 05:15 PM) _________________________ 2009 fi 700 special edition rhino half wind shield, custom cage,warn 4000, warn texas front bumper,tonneau cover ,custom shift knob,warn full skids warn a arm protectors and waiting for my programmable msd ignition,muzzys dual exhaust,clutch sheave
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#71641 - 02/11/10 02:48 AM Re: gas?? [Re: polar_rod]
BrutemanAl Veteran Registered: 08/16/08 Posts: 1110 Loc: Codrington,Ontario	Originally Posted By: polar_rod You must remember Al Grahams bike is jetted up and has a small tank as well. Yes I know. _________________________ 2008 Brute Force 650 I Super Black 27" MudZilla Tires on SS 212 chrome rim's Floor board protector's CDI Dyna Tech HDPE full Skid Plate (custom made) diamond G tie rods 2500lb warn winch 2 inch lift kit front storage box mod grease fitting mod on all a-arms eTrex legend gps 5 foot easy mount plow sum mud !!! All gay decals removed (Custom graphics soon to come) and( possibly a custom paint job!) 1-1999 Siberian Husky !
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#71646 - 02/11/10 03:18 AM Re: gas?? [Re: BrutemanAl]
wildhigh Veteran Registered: 08/06/09 Posts: 682 Loc: north oshawa	and i can light a fire with one lighter and five gallons of gas lol wild _________________________ 2009 fi 700 special edition rhino half wind shield, custom cage,warn 4000, warn texas front bumper,tonneau cover ,custom shift knob,warn full skids warn a arm protectors and waiting for my programmable msd ignition,muzzys dual exhaust,clutch sheave
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