New Monster rider - Tech questions

[dragonworld.]

BP in my part of town is like "Rocking Horse Shit", as is Shell and Mobil! 

About all that is available is Caltex with some of the Independent "No Name"brands! 

[koko64]

Caltex is fine, it's my other choice besides BP. I'd run the fuel according to the manual. Is an S4Rs "supposed" to run 95?
I only run 98 in my 900 due to high comp.

[Sabre Brian]

I ran Caltex 95 today which was almost completely highway and got to 170 before the light came on.  Yesterday I got 150 out of the BP 98 but when I filled up it only took 10 litres so the light was probably on a little prematurely again.  Did I mention that I am just getting on it every day and having the time of my life since getting it next week.  Unfortunately next week I have to go back to the real world and go back to work, and the bike has to go back to have a few minor warranty issues fixed, but loving it while I have the chance to ride it.

[Twizted]

I ran Caltex 95 today which was almost completely highway and got to 170 before the light came on.  Yesterday I got 150 out of the BP 98 but when I filled up it only took 10 litres so the light was probably on a little prematurely again.  Did I mention that I am just getting on it every day and having the time of my life since getting it next week.  Unfortunately next week I have to go back to the real world and go back to work, and the bike has to go back to have a few minor warranty issues fixed, but loving it while I have the chance to ride it.

Was that you on the S4r at the top of Mt Glorious yesterday?

[mattyvas]

And here I thought I would come in here and have everyone tell me how wonderful Ducatis are.

I think you might have not felt the full message in mine and others words which does tend to happen on forums.

Dollar for dollar they are an awesome bike to own, there aren't many bike that can tour, do track days and fun twisty rides. All in comfort and style.

True people weren't singing from roof tops about how great a bike they are but then you own it now so you can not only find out for yourself but as you've said you already know.
As for fuel I usually stick 95 Caltex in mine as first preference then BP, Mobil/7-11 ans Shell as a last option.
Happy travels before you have to head back to the real world.

[Sabre Brian]

Twizted - Nah mate it wasn't me.  I went up to Morayfield to visit a mate.

Matty you will find a large part of what I put here will come with a lot of jest.  I have always been
a bit of a class clown.  I will mess around with the petrol issue and mix it up a bit until I find what
works best for me.