From ibmwrNoSpam@NoSpamworld.std.com  Tue May 20 19:35:38 1997

From: CDTyler1NoSpam@NoSpamaol.com

Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 19:01:51 -0400 (EDT)

To: bmwmcNoSpam@NoSpamworld.std.com

Subject: BMW: Leaded Gas in Baja

Reply-To: CDTyler1NoSpam@NoSpamaol.com





I have been planning a trip to Baja on my R1100RT.  Earlier today I was at

AAA's getting my tourist card and decided to also get a map of Baja.  Upon

return to my office, and review of the map, I noticed a little warning

concerning gasoline, to wit:

"Unleaded gasoline (Magna Sin) is often in short supply at various locations

along Highway 1 -particularly in central Baja California- and almost never

obtainable in remote regions of the peninsula.  Leaded gasoline (Nova) is

usually plentiful in most areas."  The map is dated 1996.  I checked back

with the AAA office to confirm the accuracy of the above statement, and

received a resounding YES!  This situation continues to exist.



The obvious effect of running leaded gas through a catalytic converter

equipped vehicle is to ruin the converter.  My BMW dealer further advised

that leaded gas will probably damage my oxygen sensor for the fuel injection.



Looks like I'll be taking my old bike.  Glad I found this out before I

purchased insurance on the new bike.



Carl Tyler

Millbrae,  CA

'96 R1100RT,  '86 R80RT