Here's a good product for cleaning fuel systems and general maintenance.



SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT for Gas Engine Applications

100% Pure Petroleum
Use in All Engines in All Seasons
2 Cycle, 4 Cycle, and Diesels
Treats 3 Critical Areas: Gas Tank, Fuel Systems, and Crankcase

Cleans fuel injectors
Cleans carburetor jets
Cleans carbon
Stabilizes fuels
Upper cylinder lube
Removes moisture in fuel
De-icer
Frees sticky lifters
Frees sticky rings
Removes moisture in oil
Cleans P.C.V. systems
Cleans catalytic converter odors
Oxygen sensor safe http://www.seafoamsales.com/images/updates_whitecap.gif
How Many Mechanics Use SEA FOAM In Tune-Up of 4 Cycle Gasoline Carbureted or Fuel Injected Engines
Autos, Trucks, and Tractors
With engine warm, slowly pour 1/3 to 1/2 pint through carburetor or throttle body throat. (If vehicle is port injected slowly pour SEA FOAM through direct manifold vacuum line that will feed all cylinders, possible sources are P.C.V. valve or brake booster line.) This will pull SEA FOAM down on top of the pistons and to the back of the intake valves to dissolve carbon. Turn ignition off. Restart engine after 5 minutes. If severe carbon build up is apparent, use more Sea Foam as previously directed. Make sure exhaust is well ventilated when using Sea Foam in these various ways as fumes will be extreme for a short time.
Pour 1/3 to 1/2 pint into oil crank case to clean rings, lifters, dirty parts and remove moisture.
Pour 1/3 to 1 full pint into fuel tank to clean injectors, carburetor jets, fuel lines and remove moisture.
Immediate Results: Smoother idle, increased R.P.M.'s better throttle response and improved performance. See label on can for detailed results for use in each area. FUEL TANK, CARBURETOR, INJECTION and OIL CRANKCASE.
For Peak Performance, Use SEA FOAM Every 2,000 to 5,000 Miles

A 100% pure petroleum product for use in all gasoline and diesel type engines, both 2 and 4 cycle. OXYGEN SENSOR SAFE.
Cleans dirty engine parts internally by removing harmful gums, varnish and carbon. WORKS AND PERFORMS INSTANTLY.
Removes moisture from oil crankcases and fuel tanks.
Stabilizes and conditions fuels. Use for engine storage.
Cure hesitations, stalls, pings and rough idle due to carbon buildup.
Helps pass emissions test. EPA Registered. When Used Thru Injection or Carburetor

Cleans carbon build up
Cleans intake valves and pistons
Gives smoother idle
Cleans catalytic converter odors
Cures hesitations and pings
Restores power and pickup
With warm engine running, SLOWLY pour 1/2 pint through carburator, throttle body or direct manifold vacuum line that will feed ALL CYLINDERS. Possible sources are P.C.V. valve or brake booster line. Turn ignition off. Restart engine after 5 minutes. Be sure exhaust is well ventilated. Fumes will be extreme for a short period of time.
For use in injector cleaning machines, use 50% SEA FOAM and 50% fuel.
Fill diesel filters with SEA FOAM to clean injectors fast. When Added to Crankcase (Oil)


Frees sticky lifters and rings
Increases R.P.M.'s vacuum and compression
Cleans dirty parts
Removes moisture
Cleans PCV valve systems One pint treats 10 quarts of oil (avg. 1 1/2 ounce per quart).

When Added to Fuel Tank
Cleans fuel injectors and carburetor jets
Cleans carbon as you drive
Lubricates upper cylinders
De-ices and removes moisture
Diesel full conditioner and anti gel
Stabilizes fuel One pint treats 8-25 gallons of fuel (average 1 ounce per gallon).

In Injector Cleaning Machines

Add a 50/50 blend of fuel and SEA FOAM into injector cleaning machine. Run directly through the fuel rails to clean injectors fast. Add SEA FOAM to your fuel tank to clean injectors as you drive.

we cannot get this stuff over here but have found an awesome alternative - Fortron - oil and fuel treatment.
we were unsure as they were hyping it up something rotton at the the dealer ship.
Mates bike was suffering really bad with water in the oil and rough running (ZRX1100).
this stuff sorted it, it now runs better than ever

I really want to try the seafoam (both in fuel and oil).... but would like to hear from some others that have done so... BTW, the bike has 30K+ miles on it....

I've use Seafoam and MM oil (depending on what I have at that time) in all of my vehicles (Ram truck w/Hemi, Lexuses, Acura) , boat (SeaRay Cruiser) lawnmower and snow thrower with good result, haven't use it on my Bike(19K+miles) yet but will be using it(soon) before put it to sleep over the winter.

you use it in BOTH oil and in gas tank?

and you put your bike to sleep? just kidding... although cold where I am, I still try to ride in the winter... (not in snow or ice, but after the grit is off the road).

I will prob use in my dodge too, but it is diesel, with 300K miles on it (and injectors could use a cleaning)!

If it works as well as I have heard, then I will put it in ALL my vehicles.... and buy it a case at a time!!!

good product using it once in awhile may help can not hurt but not really needed all of time with todays fuels.
As for adding it to engine oil no way nothing should ever be add to the oil.
Or gear lube.
If the oil need additives then your using the wrong oil
Unless your driveing an old chev with sticking lifters then you use MMO.

OK, newb with a bike. 08 Sporty 1200C--just did the 1000 mile service---900 miles on the bike as I type.


How often, and how much should I use? Thanks, Tracy

OK, newb with a bike. 08 Sporty 1200C--just did the 1000 mile service---900 miles on the bike as I type.


How often, and how much should I use? Thanks, Tracy

IMO depends on how much you ride or how much bike sits the more it sits then more often I would add a LITTLE no more than recommened.
Other wise a 1000 miles or so should do.
And by all means if the bike is going to sit add some befor you park it run it thought system gass just sitting inthe tank is with out a stabliizer is not good.
And if bike is going to sit have tank almost full .

To answer the "how long it sits", It will be 1 month old tomorrow. I was out of town for 2 1/2 weeks AFTER I got it. 900 miles in 1 1/2 wks---Doesn't sit long.

02 Dodge minivan (4 cyl) gets 16-18 mpg here in Greensboro, Bike gets 40+---it was bought as my daily driver and has increased it's duties to weekend errands also.

1K miles sounds good to me. Now I just have to find it.

What stores will I find it in, since I've never heard of it or seen it before? Thanks, Tracy

Ace used to carry it, but I can't find it anymore...

go Sea Foam--Buy Sea Foam products (http://www.seafoamsales.com/buy.htm) there for list of stores (mostly auto parts, like AAP and Pep Boys.

Top ( I mean Smitty...LOL)...you really think it should not be put into the crank? I understand it is a lube, and will clean carbon... so I don't see why it would be a problem?

I DO plan on using it in my Diesel... heck you can add just about anything to diesel FUEL and it will burn... I accidently put 3 gallons of kerosene (of 35 gallon tank) in mine... and then filled the rest w/ diesel. It smoked a little, but then it actually had a lil more pick-up and go!

Techno,

Old truck driver thing is to put a gallon of oil in your desiel tanks when you fill up (most big trucks have 100 gal tanks). Does like you said with the kero. Tracy

Techno,

Old truck driver thing is to put a gallon of oil in your desiel tanks when you fill up (most big trucks have 100 gal tanks). Does like you said with the kero. Tracy

That was old school stuff not such a good idea with today engines.
Except when running number 1 grade fuel or JP8(in hot weather) in place of number 2 then they add oil to lube pump parts.

To answer the "how long it sits", It will be 1 month old tomorrow. I was out of town for 2 1/2 weeks AFTER I got it. 900 miles in 1 1/2 wks---Doesn't sit long.

02 Dodge minivan (4 cyl) gets 16-18 mpg here in Greensboro, Bike gets 40+---it was bought as my daily driver and has increased it's duties to weekend errands also.

1K miles sounds good to me. Now I just have to find it.

What stores will I find it in, since I've never heard of it or seen it before? Thanks, Tracy
We get it at Advanced Auto, was really cheap, under $4, but it's now just over $6. Still worth every penny IMO.

I'll be looking to pick up some this week forfuture use. Thanks Tracy

I really want to try the seafoam (both in fuel and oil).... but would like to hear from some others that have done so... BTW, the bike has 30K+ miles on it....

I use Seafoam in everything that has a carb or sits up for very long. Lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, chain saws, boat motors, etc. It works especially well on motors that use mixed gas like the chain saw or weedeaters, that tend to 'gum up' if left setting.

I used it once in a while in my last bike that had a carb, but I ride everyday and not sure it made much difference-tends to do its thing when stuff is stored for periods of time when the tank attracts moisture or gas wants to go old or carbs dry out.

I've not used it in any fuel injected engine yet, like my '08 Harley. But, I ride everyday and when you buy gas 2 or 3 times a week it doesn't get a chance to go bad, I guess.

But, Seafoam works if you need it. Had a mechanic at a Marina tell me that Seafoam in the tank will almost insure that jet skis will start right up after sitting all winter.

As someone else noted, I don't think I would put it into the oil although it clearly states on the label that you can.

I am trying it in fuel now (just dropped 3 OZ in a full tank).

Bike has been hesitating for last couple days (?COLDER weather?). OR, it could be because all the fuel around me has ethanol in it.

I just saw a report that said although it is supposed to be 10% ethanol, some places tested have been as high as 24%...YIKES!

Ethanol does not burn as well (it burn too fast), and mileage will go down.

I will let you know how the bike does on this tank...

NOTE: I do have an exhaust leak, which will be shortly fixed (when I get time), but I am still blaming the fuel!

I am trying it in fuel now (just dropped 3 OZ in a full tank).

Bike has been hesitating for last couple days (?COLDER weather?). OR, it could be because all the fuel around me has ethanol in it.

I just saw a report that said although it is supposed to be 10% ethanol, some places tested have been as high as 24%...YIKES!

Ethanol does not burn as well (it burn too fast), and mileage will go down.

I will let you know how the bike does on this tank...

NOTE: I do have an exhaust leak, which will be shortly fixed (when I get time), but I am still blaming the fuel!

have run 10% ethanol in my bikes 1 is carbed other EFI and cars for along time time no ill effects at all. I started running it inmy cars in about 1973
Octaine dedermands how quickly of slowly a fuel burns.
Higher octiane slower it burns.
Little sea foarm now and then won't hurt and may help clean up system a little Is use it from time to time