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Gas Man 08-27-2008 11:12 AM

SeaFoam for winter storage, ruff running, and so much more
 
SeaFoam

A garage must have if you ask me. This stuff is just amazing. I would call "snake oil" if I haven't used it myself and know many others who have done the same.

How To Vid
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...90865726229173

I know this winter I will be storing my bike with this in it instead of stabil.

Rider 08-27-2008 11:47 AM

Last spring, my sons dirt bike was very hard to start and it was idling super rough or wouldn't idle at all. A splash of seafoam in the tank and 5 minutes later the bike ran like a champ again. :dthumb:

dReWpY 08-27-2008 01:03 PM

what is this winterizing thing you are talking about :rofl:

Cutty72 08-27-2008 01:27 PM

I use stabil as preventative maintenance, and seafoam as a reactive maintenance if needed.

Stabil has always worked if used properly, but seafoam is definatly good shit!

marko138 08-27-2008 03:41 PM

Same here.

ceo012384 09-03-2008 12:12 AM

I run some seafoam in my gas every once in a while... the ethanol (10%) in our gas around here encourages valve buildup and I want those fuckers shiny and clean.

Gas Man 09-04-2008 12:39 PM

Truth there!! Think I might run some soon in my bikes...

Mr Lefty 09-05-2008 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutty72 (Post 67119)
I use stabil as preventative maintenance, and seafoam as a reactive maintenance if needed.

Stabil has always worked if used properly, but seafoam is definatly good shit!

Seafoam can be used as a fuel stabilizer... just FYI.... used it in my truck...

I've used it every time I've brought my bike out of storage (which seems like way too much damn it!) run a can through with the fuel... usually half at a time... never had an issue with my fuel or carbs that it hasn't fixed.

r!der 09-05-2008 12:31 PM

:whistle: whatchoo talkin bout?!? You actually put your bike away for the winter?

ceo012384 09-06-2008 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r!der (Post 68991)
:whistle: whatchoo talkin bout?!? You actually put your bike away for the winter?

Fuck you california people :lol:

No Worries 09-28-2008 07:15 PM

Checker Auto has SeaFoam on sale until October 26, 2008: http://www.shoplocal.com/phoenix/sc-...auto-supply.fp. You get $1 off each with the coupon, and you can buy four of them.

Gas Man 09-28-2008 10:33 PM

Buy up... the stuff rocks so much its unreal!

Gas Man 11-08-2008 02:02 PM

Bump for the noobs and the coming doom!

jeeps84 11-08-2008 02:03 PM

Glad I dont worry bout this stuff.

Dnyce 01-10-2009 02:11 PM

some1 mentioned half a can in their bike, im gonna try it. gonna take a 100mile trip in 20mins, make sure i burn it all out

Dnyce 01-10-2009 02:18 PM

u guys put it in the oil too? doesnt mess with the clutch?

Cutty72 01-10-2009 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnyce (Post 143613)
u guys put it in the oil too? doesnt mess with the clutch?

I don't... but then again I change the oil right away in the spring. :idk:

'73 H1 Triple 01-10-2009 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnyce (Post 143613)
u guys put it in the oil too? doesnt mess with the clutch?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutty72 (Post 143615)
I don't... but then again I change the oil right away in the spring. :idk:

It's better to change the oil & filter before you put the bike away in the fall.

That way you have fresh, pure oil on all your machined surfaces instead of used, contaminated oil.

Jeff

Mr Lefty 01-10-2009 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnyce (Post 143604)
some1 mentioned half a can in their bike, im gonna try it. gonna take a 100mile trip in 20mins, make sure i burn it all out

that was me... I put haf the can in one tank... ran like shit for about 20 mins... real sluggish. but then... perfect.

I finished off the second half of the can in the next tank... and it ran perfect for the entire tank.


I've added it to the oil of my truck... didn't notice any difference. poured it in the intake of my truck to clean out the carb (on one truck) and the injectors (on another) BIG diffrence.

sea foam will have share a shelf with WD40 and duct tape in my garage.

Cutty72 01-10-2009 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple (Post 143691)
It's better to change the oil & filter before you put the bike away in the fall.

That way you have fresh, pure oil on all your machined surfaces instead of used, contaminated oil.

Jeff

says whom?
I've never seen any proof that one is better than the other. I figure I'd rather have fresh oil in it when I start riding it than when it's just sitting in storage for 5-6 months.

BobTheBiker 01-10-2009 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewpy (Post 67117)
what is this winterizing thing you are talking about :rofl:

yes, winterizing, what is that?


seafoam ROCKS for cleaning light deposits and prepping a motor for winter/long periods of storage.

Dnyce 01-11-2009 03:12 AM

in the video it mentioned adding it to your oil, in thru the carb/vacuum line, and the rest in your tank. triple attack lol. that wasnt for storage, that was just proper usage according to the vid. but that was a car. i dont winterize, never will. just curious about usage.


i decided not to use it yet, but i will. already got the can

marko138 01-11-2009 09:36 AM

I dont change my oil before or after winter storage. Never have, never will. I dont see the point. I change at the recommended intervals.

marko138 03-28-2009 10:49 PM

Gas man or others....Seafoam...ok to put this shit in with the gas that already has Sta-bil or is that ill-advised?

Cutty72 03-28-2009 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 187212)
Gas man or others....Seafoam...ok to put this shit in with the gas that already has Sta-bil or is that ill-advised?

Shouldn't cause a problem. I have done it before in snowblowers/lawnmowers.

Mr Lefty 03-28-2009 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 187212)
Gas man or others....Seafoam...ok to put this shit in with the gas that already has Sta-bil or is that ill-advised?

no problem... I put staybil in my gas on my ZZR before I stored it... ran a can of Seafoam through (over a couple tanks) when it first came out of storage...

then again... I did loop and total it... but I'm about 80% sure that wasn't caused by the Seafoam

Gas Man 03-29-2009 12:11 AM

It won't hurt Marko!!

marko138 03-29-2009 03:46 PM

I'm convinced. I'll pick up a bottle this week. Thanks fellas.

Mr Lefty 03-29-2009 03:48 PM

NP... hope it's the end of your issue :luck:

marko138 03-29-2009 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebbs15 (Post 187472)
NP... hope it's the end of your issue :luck:

Me too....but I have my doubts.

Dnyce 03-28-2011 05:15 AM

i just threw some in my throttle bodies, smoked out the neighborhood lol

Gas Man 03-29-2011 06:12 AM

I know it's so much fun when it does tt.

Particle Man 03-29-2011 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man (Post 460089)
I know it's so much fun when it does tt.

:lol: totally. I did that the other day


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