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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: vadim on April 03, 2006, 12:07:38 AM

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: vadim on April 03, 2006, 12:07:38 AM

Have you used this stuff?  I've read good things about it, but I haven't seen a single post which would suggest as to how much to use if I want to give my carbs a little spring cleaning without taking them apart...  Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: ant_129 on April 03, 2006, 12:13:59 AM

I used it when I first bought my bike and I have used it in my car.  I didn't notice much of a difference  but I didn't have an carb problems either.  I did not notice a difference in mpg either.

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: Daytona on April 03, 2006, 01:41:31 AM

Most will give it a try to clear up a problem before tearing into the carbs etc. My 1G B12 started idling rough or not fueling on # 4 for no reason! a 1/2 can of sea foam over the next 2 tank fulls and it got better on the first one and cleared thru the second! I don't think this will fix everything but it dissolved what ever i had plugged up! :beers:  :motorsmile:

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: doublenaughtspy on April 03, 2006, 09:30:53 AM

I've heard of this product being used as a preservative like StaBil, but it's not very popular down south.  I have also heard good things about it's clearing ability....give it a shot!  Let us know. :motorsmile:

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: Red01 on April 03, 2006, 10:46:26 AM

The can I've got says 1oz per gallon (US). You can run it stonger than that if you feel the need. Double strength is OK, especially if you're trying to save something from "old" gas.

My son-in-law swears by this stuff and likes it better than Sta-Bil as a long term gas preservative... and he heads the parts and service center of a sales/rent-all outfit.

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: zeebandit on April 03, 2006, 02:15:57 PM

I use it in chainsaws, lawnmowers, snowblowers, and motorcycles. It does help keep the carbs clean. I still add Stabil in the winter months.

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: Red01 on April 03, 2006, 03:10:43 PM

Kinda pointless to add StaBil if you use SeaFoam, both will keep gas from going stale.

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: WEINERDOGBONE on April 03, 2006, 07:02:19 PM

I start my boat motors with a mix of Sea Foam every year. I've used it on the B12, lawn mowers and such. I've had good luck with it. My Uncle got me started on it. He is a mechanic and swears by it.

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: vadim on April 03, 2006, 07:52:44 PM

How much do you use?

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: zeebandit on April 04, 2006, 09:22:47 AM

I use about 1 ounce to a gallon.

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: WEINERDOGBONE on April 04, 2006, 12:13:26 PM

Like Zee said. I use about 1 oz to a gallon. You don't really have to measure all that accurately in my experience. I just dump some in the tank.

Title: sea foam
Post by: tannerismyhero on April 06, 2006, 01:54:02 AM

Am I the only one that has had a bad experience with sea foam? I tried it cause my 1200 wasn't starting and just backfired when I tried. I changed the plugs and it fired right up with no hesitation. I have heard a ton about this stuff so I decided to give it a try and run a bit thru....Now I can't get my bike to start again. I got to drain the tank and put some fresh gas in it. Who knows, maybe it just koncked some gunk loose somewhere and will help me down the road.

Title: Sea Foam
Post by: Daytona on April 09, 2006, 01:42:22 PM

Its just a more concentrated form of the good stuff in the better gas out there! Too much will only break loose problem stuff lurking in the fuel sys sooner! But if your tank is rusty it will cause you a prob in a hurry. :duh: