Seafoam help please

Jay72 · August 2nd, 2012, 04:45 PM

Hey guys I can't seem to find anywhere as to how much seafoam to put in a full tank of gas, could any of you please suggest the proper amount to put in a full tank on a 2011. Thanks so much

toua70 · August 2nd, 2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay72

Hey guys I can't seem to find anywhere as to how much seafoam to put in a full tank of gas, could any of you please suggest the proper amount to put in a full tank on a 2011. Thanks so much

It should say it on the can. Just do the math

If I remember correctly, a can of seafoam cleans a gas tank that is around 10 gallons or so? maybe a little more/less. So, when I need to fill up, I would put half of it in the tank before I fill it up with gas (carry seafoam in my bagpack) and then used the rest the next time I need to fill up gas. Hope this helps

xSean13 · August 2nd, 2012, 04:51 PM

It says on the can... midst the plethora of nonsensical information on it.

Jiggles · August 2nd, 2012, 04:55 PM

Should I post my DIY for seafoam?

thurt88 · August 2nd, 2012, 05:11 PM

imho,

Don't use Seafoam.

Use some form of fuel stabilizer.

xSean13 · August 2nd, 2012, 05:17 PM

Pee in your tank.

Everyone knows that peeing in your tank is the coolest.

Motofool · August 2nd, 2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay72

Hey guys I can't seem to find anywhere as to how much seafoam to put in a full tank of gas......

"Add 1 oz. Sea Foam to each gallon of fuel"
http://www.seafoamsales.com/how-to-u...treatment.html

For a full tank that contains 18.0 L (4.8 US gal), use 140 c.c. (4.8 oz.) of Sea Foam.

smokinsingle · August 2nd, 2012, 10:18 PM

I doesn't matter how much you put in....Seafoam won't fix your carb problems

If there is any

Jay72 · August 3rd, 2012, 12:32 AM

Thanks for the replies, and no crab trouble at all just was thinking that i could use some to keep thing clean in the crabs.

Jiggles · August 3rd, 2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay72

Thanks for the replies, and no crab trouble at all just was thinking that i could use some to keep thing clean in the crabs.

Are you going to boil the crabs?

Or do you need some special shampoo for them?

Jay72 · August 3rd, 2012, 02:31 AM

Just trying to stay ahead of the game, but if you have a shampoo suggestion fire away, i always thought you guys from Call were a bit different.

On a serious note i am pretty sure i read on here that it is good to run some through every now and then, so tell me if i am wrong.

Motofool · August 3rd, 2012, 06:28 AM

Yes, you can use it freely as a preventive thing, especially right before you plan not using the bike for some days or weeks.

I use it every three fill ups' or so.

mkulchar · August 3rd, 2012, 12:19 PM

He is correct dont use seafoam that stuff is garbage

Quote:

Originally Posted by thurt88

imho,

Don't use Seafoam.

Use some form of fuel stabilizer.

lgk · August 3rd, 2012, 12:48 PM

i never had any trouble with seafoam, but i think the star tron stuff is better for small displacement engines.

Jiggles · August 3rd, 2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mkulchar

He is correct dont use seafoam that stuff is garbage

Next time follow the DIY. Seafoam is a panacea

Boom King · August 3rd, 2012, 09:37 PM

I guess if you use these sort of things, everyone has their personal favourite fuel additive for cleaning carbs and the fuel system. I'd personally go with a product that is PEA (polyether amine) based. Since it is not solvent based like some other products, it is compatible with all fuel system materials. Its effectiveness at removing deposits has been well documented in a scientific paper by the SAE where benefits were seen not only just after the first tank of fuel but for the next 4300 KMs on average.

It's also an additive that has been approved by multiple car manufacturers to clean faulty fuel system sensors. Of course, this wouldn't apply to our Ninjas but goes to show you that it's safe enough to use on sensors in expensive vehicles such as the Corvette.

Some of the common products that contain a good amount of PEA are Techron Concentrate Plus and Gumout Regane Complete Fuel System Cleaner.

Edit: The only 3 Gumout products that contain PEA are Regane Complete Fuel System Cleaner, Regane High Mileage Fuel System Cleaner and All in One Complete fuel system cleaner. All the other Gumout products do not contain PEA.

August 2nd, 2012, 04:45 PM	#1
Jay72 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: St. Marys, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 169	Seafoam help please Hey guys I can't seem to find anywhere as to how much seafoam to put in a full tank of gas, could any of you please suggest the proper amount to put in a full tank on a 2011. Thanks so much

August 2nd, 2012, 04:55 PM	#4
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August 3rd, 2012, 06:28 AM	#12
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August 3rd, 2012, 09:37 PM	#16
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I guess if you use these sort of things, everyone has their personal favourite fuel additive for cleaning carbs and the fuel system. I'd personally go with a product that is PEA (polyether amine) based. Since it is not solvent based like some other products, it is compatible with all fuel system materials. Its effectiveness at removing deposits has been well documented in a scientific paper by the SAE where benefits were seen not only just after the first tank of fuel but for the next 4300 KMs on average. It's also an additive that has been approved by multiple car manufacturers to clean faulty fuel system sensors. Of course, this wouldn't apply to our Ninjas but goes to show you that it's safe enough to use on sensors in expensive vehicles such as the Corvette. Some of the common products that contain a good amount of PEA are Techron Concentrate Plus and Gumout Regane Complete Fuel System Cleaner. Edit: The only 3 Gumout products that contain PEA are Regane Complete Fuel System Cleaner, Regane High Mileage Fuel System Cleaner and All in One Complete fuel system cleaner. All the other Gumout products do not contain PEA. Last futzed with by Boom King; August 3rd, 2012 at 10:26 PM. Reason: Updated links

August 2nd, 2012, 04:51 PM	#3
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	It says on the can... midst the plethora of nonsensical information on it.

August 2nd, 2012, 05:11 PM	#5
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	imho, Don't use Seafoam. Use some form of fuel stabilizer.

August 2nd, 2012, 05:17 PM	#6
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Pee in your tank. Everyone knows that peeing in your tank is the coolest.

August 3rd, 2012, 12:32 AM	#9
Jay72 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: St. Marys, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 169	Thanks for the replies, and no crab trouble at all just was thinking that i could use some to keep thing clean in the crabs.

August 3rd, 2012, 02:31 AM	#11
Jay72 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: St. Marys, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 169	Just trying to stay ahead of the game, but if you have a shampoo suggestion fire away, i always thought you guys from Call were a bit different. On a serious note i am pretty sure i read on here that it is good to run some through every now and then, so tell me if i am wrong.

August 3rd, 2012, 12:48 PM	#14
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	i never had any trouble with seafoam, but i think the star tron stuff is better for small displacement engines.

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