You guys found my bike! Awesome isn't it!?
Let me know if you want to buy it or know anyone who wants to.
I'll cut you a deal since you're all FZ lovers.
My folks live off of highway 97 out there, I'll be taking the bike that way sometime this summer.
You have a lot of great roads to go tour on, I'm seriously jealous.
I use 87 Octane here in the states.
The bike was built for it and Yamaha recommends it.
The higher the octane the rating, the higher compression ratio a fuel can withstand prior to combusting.
The engine was built with specific compression ratings, etc and if higher octane fuel was needed or...
My advice is to read this sticky
Since you've never been on a bike before, I cannot even begin to express how much better of an experience you will have on a beginner bike.
I just can't recommend an inline 4 to anyone as their first bike.
Buying a new helmet is a must, used gear off Craiglist...
I pass on the right in my car on a consistent basis around here. The only reason why I do it, is because of all the idiots who are in the passing lane going the same speed as everyone else.
When on the bike, I'm normally in the carpool lanes so it's a non issue for me.