Sea Foam = Miracle Worker

TreyE · October 7th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Hey just wanted to chime in to all that I did some research on dirty carbs and found out about more than one of you talking about Sea Foam. Well, I finally went and got some and INSTANTLY noticed a difference.

In the higher RPM's my engine would kind of struggle to keep steadily climbing but it has gotten immensely better. Just wanted to let those know who havent used it that its legit, and thanks to all who suggested it to others etc.

Trey

Syphen · October 7th, 2009, 05:54 PM

Yes. Seafoam is an amazing product. I will rant about it day in and day out. I also use it to stabilize fuel for over the winter here in Canada in my bikes, lawnmower and tractor. I have been using it as a fuel stabilizer for 5 years in bikes now and swear by the stuff.

Talonne · October 7th, 2009, 06:06 PM

Greg - where do you buy Seafoam? I tried Canadian Tire and a couple motorcycle dealerships, but they didn't have any.

Syphen · October 7th, 2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talonne

Greg - where do you buy Seafoam? I tried Canadian Tire and a couple motorcycle dealerships, but they didn't have any.

Jessica, I usually buy it at Napa Autoparts. They usually carry it all the time. I checked and there is several in Calgary:

NAPA CALGARY - NORTH HILL
730 16th Avenue N.W.
Calgary, T2M 0J8

NAPA CALGARY - MAIN COUNTER
5530 3rd Street S.E.
Calgary, T2H 1J9

NAPA CALGARY - AIRWAYS
2727 23rd Street N.E.
Calgary, T2E 7M1

NAPA RANCHLANDS
7750 Ranchview Dr. N.W.
Calgary, T3G 1Y9

NAPA CALGARY - FOOTHILLS
6222 36th Street S.E.
Calgary, T2C 3J4

One of those shops will carry it or can order it in for you.

Talonne · October 7th, 2009, 06:31 PM

Thank you!

kkim · October 8th, 2009, 12:52 AM

yes... Seafoam!

you can also mix it 50-50 with some Kahlua for a great pick me up and a good intestinal cleaning, too.

TreyE · October 8th, 2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

yes... Seafoam!

you can also mix it 50-50 with some Kahlua for a great pick me up and a good intestinal cleaning, too.

hahaha nice pictures

Flashmonkey · October 8th, 2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syphen

Yes. Seafoam is an amazing product. I will rant about it day in and day out. I also use it to stabilize fuel for over the winter here in Canada in my bikes, lawnmower and tractor. I have been using it as a fuel stabilizer for 5 years in bikes now and swear by the stuff.

Syphen, I'm actually going to try this out this year. I've used Sta-bil or the canadian tire equivalent in my cars in previous years, but had a bad experience with it gumming up the carbs in my 250 earlier this year. How much Seafoam do you typically use on a full tank of gas?

Alex · October 8th, 2009, 03:17 PM

I've never tried Seafoam, but I've never heard a bad thing about it online either. Makes me almost want to dump some in just to see what happens, even if I'm not having any issues at the moment.

rockNroll · October 8th, 2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I've never heard a bad thing about it online either.

It's bitter.

TreyE · October 8th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Syphen, I'm actually going to try this out this year. I've used Sta-bil or the canadian tire equivalent in my cars in previous years, but had a bad experience with it gumming up the carbs in my 250 earlier this year. How much Seafoam do you typically use on a full tank of gas?

1 oz per 1 gallon.

Thats what it says on the bottle at least.

killerkay3 · October 8th, 2009, 04:02 PM

interesting...i gotta get me some

Neema12 · October 13th, 2009, 09:34 AM

I usually add about 4oz every few fill ups and I notice the bike takes less time to warm up on cold mornings.

boathead · November 15th, 2009, 12:06 PM

i'm a fan of seafoam. MANY swear the techron is even better. as far as winterizing a bike, i put some seafoam AND stabil in, run the bike to get the treated gas into the carbs, and then park it.

i'm also a fan of seafoam in the crankcase. i have a 1982 suzuki...god knows if the p.o. ever changed the oil. so i changed the oil, and was having great difficulty getting the bike into neutral. so i added some seafoam, ran the bike for 100 miles or so, and changed the oil again. it was black tar. the seafoam cleaned out all the oil passages, and cleared up the clutch. i've heard it recommended to NOT leave the seafoam in the oil for too long. put it in, run the bike hard for a day, and then swap it out.

i highly recommend it's use in the oil on any bike which has an undocumented service history.

edit: oh yeah, i know a guy who says he called the seafoam company...a techie their says it's ok in a wet clutch. all i know is it cleaned up my clutch and made it functional. never being able to find neutral is a PITA.

M · November 15th, 2009, 07:33 PM

Any product that retards water in the fuel system is good to use. Personally, I use Sta-bil year round with all my cycles. If the cycle is going to sit more than a week then the tank is topped off with fuel and Sta-bil added.

Seafoam does a good job with carbs that are marginally mucked up. However, they won't resolve seriously clogged jets.

ASecretNinja · December 19th, 2009, 03:28 PM

My bike has been having a little bit of a tough time warming up in the morning (50 degrees outsde temp) plus some soft spots through the RPM range. I wonder if this stuff is the cure?

ASecretNinja · December 24th, 2009, 01:57 PM

SO I got some sea foam just to see what happens. DO you guys just pour it in the gas tank? Or are you pouring it into the velocity stacks as well? That seems like a pain in the ass to do., i'd rather just run it in the gas tank. plz halp.

Snake · December 24th, 2009, 02:21 PM

You can do either one but I am like you and prefer to pour it in the gas tank. The ratio is 1 oz. per gallon of gas. I round up and put in 5 oz. fill up the tank and gor for a long ride.

ASecretNinja · December 24th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Cool brother, thanks. Will do it right now!

Snake · December 24th, 2009, 02:29 PM

No problem brother, anytime.

Slabrocks · January 16th, 2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boathead

i having great difficulty getting the bike into neutral.

yesterday was the 1st time for me to ride my new ninjette, and i have the same problem. im sure this oil hasnt been changed in over a year and im sure 2 back to back oil changes will be cheaper than taking things apart to make it work better. thanks for the idea

lockie · January 17th, 2010, 09:48 PM

Hey.... has anyone ever used seafoam in a snowblower engine? Mine's a Yamaha 6hp.

kkim · January 17th, 2010, 09:49 PM

Are you having issues with it?

mrlmd · January 26th, 2010, 05:29 PM

Try also Berrymans 12. It's cheaper than Seafoam and many people think it works better.

Slabrocks · January 26th, 2010, 08:14 PM

I found both on the advanced auto website. the seafoam is $10 bucks for 16oz and the berrymans 12 is $3.59 for 15oz

the seafoam description goes into detail about putting it INSIDE the engine compartment. the berrymans mentions it, but not in near the detail.

$9.39 for the same can of seafoam at napa in indiana

jonthechron · January 26th, 2010, 10:48 PM

Has anyone tried this in thier MMT Turbine?

Does it help with RPM? Rev. past 52,000 RPM?

How well does it mix with Kerosene/Jet fuel?

Do you really feel like you have 320/420 HP on 2 wheels?

Can it make you fly?

Chubbs032 · January 26th, 2010, 10:49 PM

^^^ Yes yes and more yes

jonthechron · January 26th, 2010, 11:16 PM

Oh Guy Mod! I BYE NOW

rockNroll · January 27th, 2010, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonthechron

Oh Guy Mod! I BYE NOW

My thoughts exactly!

mrlmd · January 27th, 2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slabrocks

I found both on the advanced auto website. the seafoam is $10 bucks for 16oz and the berrymans 12 is $3.59 for 15oz

the seafoam description goes into detail about putting it INSIDE the engine compartment. the berrymans mentions it, but not in near the detail.

$9.39 for the same can of seafoam at napa in indiana

It gets mixed in with the gas in the proportion written on the can, usually something like 1 oz./gal of gas. It runs through the system and can clean out a gummy carb after a little while. It's a good idea to use the Berryman's every few tankfulls as a preventative measure to keep everything clean, depending on how much you ride, and how long the bike just sits in between rides, ie, how long the gas just sits in there. I use it on my 2 bikes every 3 or 4 fillups, and in my lawnmower once in a while, and it seems to keep everything clean and in good running order.
Warning - do not get this stuff dripped on the paint - it can remove paint pretty quickly if left sitting on it.

Slabrocks · January 27th, 2010, 01:22 PM

thanks marc for the advise about getting this stuff on the paint. i forgot about that.

what i was saying is that the seafoam talks on the bottle about being able to clean up the inner engine/ there the oil is and i feel that it was confirmed when another member said they put some in with the oil and changed the oil after about 100 miles. since the ninja only takes 2 quarts, its not a very expensive way to make sure things are "right" on the lower half.

October 7th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#1
TreyE ninjette.org member Name: Trey Location: Tampa, FL Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kaw Ninja 250 Posts: 28	Sea Foam = Miracle Worker Hey just wanted to chime in to all that I did some research on dirty carbs and found out about more than one of you talking about Sea Foam. Well, I finally went and got some and INSTANTLY noticed a difference. In the higher RPM's my engine would kind of struggle to keep steadily climbing but it has gotten immensely better. Just wanted to let those know who havent used it that its legit, and thanks to all who suggested it to others etc. Trey

October 7th, 2009, 05:54 PM	#2
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	Yes. Seafoam is an amazing product. I will rant about it day in and day out. I also use it to stabilize fuel for over the winter here in Canada in my bikes, lawnmower and tractor. I have been using it as a fuel stabilizer for 5 years in bikes now and swear by the stuff. __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

October 8th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#9
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I've never tried Seafoam, but I've never heard a bad thing about it online either. Makes me almost want to dump some in just to see what happens, even if I'm not having any issues at the moment. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 13th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#13
Neema12 ninjette.org member Name: Neema Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 66	I usually add about 4oz every few fill ups and I notice the bike takes less time to warm up on cold mornings. __________________________________________________ "the saddest thing in life is wasted talent" -a bronx tale "all good decisions come from experience. all experience comes from bad decisions"

January 26th, 2010, 08:14 PM	#25
Slabrocks ninjette.org member Name: Slab Location: indiana Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 01 Ninja 250 Posts: 102	I found both on the advanced auto website. the seafoam is $10 bucks for 16oz and the berrymans 12 is $3.59 for 15oz the seafoam description goes into detail about putting it INSIDE the engine compartment. the berrymans mentions it, but not in near the detail. $9.39 for the same can of seafoam at napa in indiana __________________________________________________ "Helmets are like rubbers, you know you should wear one, but its so much better when you don't." Zerk from ADV

October 7th, 2009, 06:06 PM	#3
Talonne ninjette.org guru Name: Jessica Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Metallic Diablo Black Posts: 298	Greg - where do you buy Seafoam? I tried Canadian Tire and a couple motorcycle dealerships, but they didn't have any.

October 7th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#5
Talonne ninjette.org guru Name: Jessica Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Metallic Diablo Black Posts: 298	Thank you!

October 8th, 2009, 12:52 AM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	yes... Seafoam! you can also mix it 50-50 with some Kahlua for a great pick me up and a good intestinal cleaning, too.

October 8th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#12
killerkay3 =°°= Name: Imran Location: Bergen County, NJ Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha R6 / 2008 Green Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 103	interesting...i gotta get me some

November 15th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#14
boathead it's all good Name: boat Location: vermont Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250r Posts: 15	i'm a fan of seafoam. MANY swear the techron is even better. as far as winterizing a bike, i put some seafoam AND stabil in, run the bike to get the treated gas into the carbs, and then park it. i'm also a fan of seafoam in the crankcase. i have a 1982 suzuki...god knows if the p.o. ever changed the oil. so i changed the oil, and was having great difficulty getting the bike into neutral. so i added some seafoam, ran the bike for 100 miles or so, and changed the oil again. it was black tar. the seafoam cleaned out all the oil passages, and cleared up the clutch. i've heard it recommended to NOT leave the seafoam in the oil for too long. put it in, run the bike hard for a day, and then swap it out. i highly recommend it's use in the oil on any bike which has an undocumented service history. edit: oh yeah, i know a guy who says he called the seafoam company...a techie their says it's ok in a wet clutch. all i know is it cleaned up my clutch and made it functional. never being able to find neutral is a PITA.

November 15th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#15
M ninjette.org member Name: M Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 x2, Ninja 650R Posts: 165	Any product that retards water in the fuel system is good to use. Personally, I use Sta-bil year round with all my cycles. If the cycle is going to sit more than a week then the tank is topped off with fuel and Sta-bil added. Seafoam does a good job with carbs that are marginally mucked up. However, they won't resolve seriously clogged jets.

December 19th, 2009, 03:28 PM	#16
ASecretNinja ATGATT Squid Killer Name: Chad Location: So. Cal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189	My bike has been having a little bit of a tough time warming up in the morning (50 degrees outsde temp) plus some soft spots through the RPM range. I wonder if this stuff is the cure?

December 24th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#17
ASecretNinja ATGATT Squid Killer Name: Chad Location: So. Cal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189	SO I got some sea foam just to see what happens. DO you guys just pour it in the gas tank? Or are you pouring it into the velocity stacks as well? That seems like a pain in the ass to do., i'd rather just run it in the gas tank. plz halp.

December 24th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#18
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	You can do either one but I am like you and prefer to pour it in the gas tank. The ratio is 1 oz. per gallon of gas. I round up and put in 5 oz. fill up the tank and gor for a long ride.

December 24th, 2009, 02:28 PM	#19
ASecretNinja ATGATT Squid Killer Name: Chad Location: So. Cal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189	Cool brother, thanks. Will do it right now!

December 24th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#20
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	No problem brother, anytime.

January 17th, 2010, 09:48 PM	#22
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Hey.... has anyone ever used seafoam in a snowblower engine? Mine's a Yamaha 6hp.

January 17th, 2010, 09:49 PM	#23
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Are you having issues with it?

January 26th, 2010, 05:29 PM	#24
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Try also Berrymans 12. It's cheaper than Seafoam and many people think it works better.

January 26th, 2010, 10:48 PM	#26
jonthechron ninjette.org sage Name: Jon Location: Usa Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): magHitVE Posts: 649	Has anyone tried this in thier MMT Turbine? Does it help with RPM? Rev. past 52,000 RPM? How well does it mix with Kerosene/Jet fuel? Do you really feel like you have 320/420 HP on 2 wheels? Can it make you fly?

January 26th, 2010, 10:49 PM	#27
Chubbs032 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: LA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 199	^^^ Yes yes and more yes

January 26th, 2010, 11:16 PM	#28
jonthechron ninjette.org sage Name: Jon Location: Usa Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): magHitVE Posts: 649	Oh Guy Mod! I BYE NOW

January 27th, 2010, 01:22 PM	#31
Slabrocks ninjette.org member Name: Slab Location: indiana Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 01 Ninja 250 Posts: 102	thanks marc for the advise about getting this stuff on the paint. i forgot about that. what i was saying is that the seafoam talks on the bottle about being able to clean up the inner engine/ there the oil is and i feel that it was confirmed when another member said they put some in with the oil and changed the oil after about 100 miles. since the ninja only takes 2 quarts, its not a very expensive way to make sure things are "right" on the lower half. __________________________________________________ "Helmets are like rubbers, you know you should wear one, but its so much better when you don't." Zerk from ADV

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