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My bike is rated for 86 or above I believe. I have heard many times over that running 93 is what's best for the bike . Fast forward to now... I just put my bike in the shop for a valve adjustment because of engine knock at 5000 rpms or above. It is constant knock when I'm cruising . When I apply or take off throttle , the knock goes away. (Bike only has 1900 milez)

I just saw a in depth video that running 93 in a bike can cause engine knocking if the bike wasn't designed for it . (I've been running 93 for 3 weeks)

So what's the deal here because I've heard arguments about octane from both sides of the aisle ? But considering my bike is new , maybe it needed a valve adjustment.

Sorry if this a noob question... (I've only logged 1900 miles on my first bike) but, how long does that shit stay slippery ?

My town filled in all cracks on all back roads that I ride on. Black asphalt (tar I suppose) is everywhere. It's been three weeks now .. I can't take turns at fastest speed possible for said turns , or even 60 percent of the max speed I could take said turn. All these scribbles of black tar cause the front tire to loose traction and now I'm scared to even try to play in the turns anymore. It's been 3 weeks now.. so how long does the slipperyness last with these crack fill ins ? It sucks.. and with summer coming up .. shit the heat will keep them slippery.

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I got my first bike 2 months ago. I've put 500 miles on it exactly and gave it it's first oilchange. I've read about a 50/50 split in opinions on when is it safe for the engine for me to start hitting the rev limit ?? I've kept it under 7000 since starting ( I know some would say to give it hell right from the start ) . But some also say to not push it until around 1000 miles. I figured the advice of reddit is better then most. So I'm asking for those with experience breaking in a new bike .. when should I start hitting max rpms?? Thanks and stay safe.

I couldn't have been any happier when chief took his helmet off and to show it was Pablo Schreiber playing the role !! I'm just about to start episode 2 , but I just simply came here to say they picked a great actor for this role . He is a dude. I honestly can't think of anyone else that should be under that helmet. The first episode was a banger .. I enjoyed it immensely. Would have been better if this series came out oh .. 8 years ago .. but hey better late then never. I absolutely can't wait to see where it leads to .

And as far as picking a better actor for master chief ... I don't think they could have .

But I'd love to hear what reddit thinks ... I'm sure opinions are m