How to use Seafoam?

drdriftking007 · April 16th, 2012, 01:32 PM

I was just wondering about this product and how to properly use it for our specific bikes.

I am new to all of this and all the help would be appreciated as always!

TnNinjaGirl · April 16th, 2012, 01:39 PM

How do you intend on using it? Remove carbon? Clean carbs? Clean crankcase? Each reason will involve a different way of applying the Seafoam.
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Mulholland · April 16th, 2012, 01:39 PM

You wouldn't eally have a use for it given your application...

it generally works by letting it soak into the carbon/hydrocarbon deposits in the intakemanifld on a vehicle with fuel injection and modern emissions equipment that floods the intake tract with carbon buildup. I do not endorse using it in your gas or oil, and it's meant for fuel injected applications, which you aren't.

Ignore the vatozone cashier and put the seafoam bottle back down, it isn't for you

csmith12 · April 16th, 2012, 01:39 PM

It's as simple as following directions on the side of the can. Mix properly, on this product, more does not equal better.

drdriftking007 · April 16th, 2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

How do you intend on using it? Remove carbon? Clean carbs? Clean crankcase? Each reason will involve a different way of applying the Seafoam.
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulholland

You wouldn't eally have a use for it given your application...

it generally works by letting it soak into the carbon/hydrocarbon deposits in the intakemanifld on a vehicle with fuel injection and modern emissions equipment that floods the intake tract with carbon buildup. I do not endorse using it in your gas or oil, and it's meant for fuel injected applications, which you aren't.

Ignore the vatozone cashier and put the seafoam bottle back down, it isn't for you

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

It's as simple as following directions on the side of the can. Mix properly, on this product, more does not equal better.

Basically my bike has a bit difficulty on starting up..and i read that mixing seafoam with your gasoline should help?

Is that accurate?

csmith12 · April 16th, 2012, 01:43 PM

Some have had success yes.... Others have not. Like most of these type of products they cannot replace a good carb cleaning by hand. When mixed properly it "should" cause no harm and "might" fix your issue. But its no magic elixir like some make it out to be. Worst case is your 6-7 dollars short in your wallet and a bit of riding time.

TnNinjaGirl · April 16th, 2012, 01:45 PM

That could be anything from tight valves to bad idle setting. Is it only when it is cold? It runs fine throughout the rest of the rpms? Miles on bike? Any mods, maintenance, etc...?
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drdriftking007 · April 16th, 2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

That could be anything from tight valves to bad idle setting. Is it only when it is cold? It runs fine throughout the rest of the rpms? Miles on bike? Any mods, maintenance, etc...?
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Its usually after riding for a while..it does not start up quickly. I have to engage the throttle a bit for it to start on full choke.

It idels fine about 1300 and then randomly at a stop it shuts off.

No mods, only 4710 miles on the bike. just changed oil on it.

choneofakind · April 16th, 2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdriftking007

Basically my bike has a bit difficulty on starting up..and i read that mixing seafoam with your gasoline should help?

Only if your starting issues are the direct result of a dirty carb that has deposits in it.

However, if your starting issues (needing throttle to start) are caused by using full choke (which is what I'm assuming, correct me if I'm wrong), your problems will be solved by using a little less choke. We covered that in your other thread.

Seafoam is good stuff though. It certainly won't hurt a thing to run some through with a tank of gas to clean the carbs a bit.

drdriftking007 · April 16th, 2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Only if your starting issues are the direct result of a dirty carb that has deposits in it.

However, if your starting issues (needing throttle to start) are caused by using full choke (which is what I'm assuming, correct me if I'm wrong), your problems will be solved by using a little less choke. We covered that in your other thread.

Seafoam is good stuff though. It certainly won't hurt a thing to run some through with a tank of gas to clean the carbs a bit.

once again! Thanks lol

you seem to always save the day haha!

Once I get home ill start the bike how you suggested.

choneofakind · April 16th, 2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by drdriftking007

Once I get home ill start the bike how you suggested.

Tell us how it goes.

drdriftking007 · April 16th, 2012, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Tell us how it goes.

How much of seafoam do i put in the gas tank?

Jono · April 16th, 2012, 02:15 PM

Gas tank is 4.8 gallons. And I think you add 1oz per gallon of gas. So if the tank is pretty much full I would just add 4oz.

Mulholland · April 16th, 2012, 02:55 PM

Gas already comes with detergents in it... and probably isn't your problem at all. Seafoam will likely have no effect on this whatsoever, and I generally regard putting it in the gas/oil a waste at best, detrimental at worst (in the oil).

drdriftking007 · April 16th, 2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Tell us how it goes.

Hey,

So I got home and I started the bike like you suggested. Let the bike warm up for about 10 min and i started to take it for a spin to town.

So everything was great for about 30 minute ride and all of the sudden my bike just slows down going 50mph and just dies. I tried starting it up and nothing it would turn on. I started pushing my bike and it turned on but would do the same thing. What's going on?

Mulholland · April 16th, 2012, 08:02 PM

Is your battery on its last legs?

choneofakind · April 16th, 2012, 08:05 PM

Did you run out of gas?

drdriftking007 · April 16th, 2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mulholland

Is your battery on its last legs?

I just bought a new battery 3 weeks ago

drdriftking007 · April 16th, 2012, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Did you run out of gas?

Nope cause I could hear gas in my tank. Like 10 min ago i filled up my tank and it still wouldn't turn on all it would do is sound like trying to turn on

choneofakind · April 16th, 2012, 08:09 PM

Sounds like you and TheFranchise216 bought fraternal twins that are having similar problems! Sheesh.

Next time it happens, try opening the gas cap and leaving it open. See if the bike will start/run better with the cap open.

drdriftking007 · April 16th, 2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Sounds like you and TheFranchise216 bought fraternal twins that are having similar problems! Sheesh.

Next time it happens, try opening the gas cap and leaving it open. See if the bike will start/run better with the cap open.

Let me try that...will that damage the bike? I'll do that now

choneofakind · April 16th, 2012, 08:20 PM

nope won't hurt a thing. Just wondering if there is a vacuum in the tank. Opening the gas cap gets rid of it if there is.

drdriftking007 · April 17th, 2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

nope won't hurt a thing. Just wondering if there is a vacuum in the tank. Opening the gas cap gets rid of it if there is.

Ill have to do that tonight...any other things that could be if it does not work?

April 16th, 2012, 01:32 PM	#1
drdriftking007 Drdriftking007 Name: Eddie Location: Houston Texas Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	How to use Seafoam? I was just wondering about this product and how to properly use it for our specific bikes. I am new to all of this and all the help would be appreciated as always!

April 16th, 2012, 01:39 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	It's as simple as following directions on the side of the can. Mix properly, on this product, more does not equal better. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 16th, 2012, 01:43 PM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Some have had success yes.... Others have not. Like most of these type of products they cannot replace a good carb cleaning by hand. When mixed properly it "should" cause no harm and "might" fix your issue. But its no magic elixir like some make it out to be. Worst case is your 6-7 dollars short in your wallet and a bit of riding time. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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April 16th, 2012, 01:39 PM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	How do you intend on using it? Remove carbon? Clean carbs? Clean crankcase? Each reason will involve a different way of applying the Seafoam. Posted via Mobile Device

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Mulholland Garage Monkey Name: Richard Location: North Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninjette Posts: 166	You wouldn't eally have a use for it given your application... it generally works by letting it soak into the carbon/hydrocarbon deposits in the intakemanifld on a vehicle with fuel injection and modern emissions equipment that floods the intake tract with carbon buildup. I do not endorse using it in your gas or oil, and it's meant for fuel injected applications, which you aren't. Ignore the vatozone cashier and put the seafoam bottle back down, it isn't for you

April 16th, 2012, 01:45 PM	#7
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	That could be anything from tight valves to bad idle setting. Is it only when it is cold? It runs fine throughout the rest of the rpms? Miles on bike? Any mods, maintenance, etc...? Posted via Mobile Device

April 16th, 2012, 02:15 PM	#13
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Gas tank is 4.8 gallons. And I think you add 1oz per gallon of gas. So if the tank is pretty much full I would just add 4oz.

April 16th, 2012, 02:55 PM	#14
Mulholland Garage Monkey Name: Richard Location: North Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninjette Posts: 166	Gas already comes with detergents in it... and probably isn't your problem at all. Seafoam will likely have no effect on this whatsoever, and I generally regard putting it in the gas/oil a waste at best, detrimental at worst (in the oil).

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Mulholland Garage Monkey Name: Richard Location: North Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninjette Posts: 166	Is your battery on its last legs?

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Did you run out of gas?

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Sounds like you and TheFranchise216 bought fraternal twins that are having similar problems! Sheesh. Next time it happens, try opening the gas cap and leaving it open. See if the bike will start/run better with the cap open.

April 16th, 2012, 08:20 PM	#22
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	nope won't hurt a thing. Just wondering if there is a vacuum in the tank. Opening the gas cap gets rid of it if there is.