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Yea or nea to Seafoam.....???
11/26/12 at 18:34:54

Heard a guy say he puts a nip of sea foam in every other tank of his bike in winter as it helps to stabilize the fuel from our drastic temp changes around here (condensation). I can ride to work in 40 degree sunshine, with my bike getting warmer as the sun beats down upon it when parked, only to have it chill to the 30's and cloud up within the hour.
Does it have merit?

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Yea or nea.....??? Reply #1 - 11/26/12 at 18:58:23 Well, hell, if he put a little in every other tank all winter long... that's at least 3 tanks... some of U'z use that all year long during the riding season... so he aint worried about his gas going sour is he.
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Reply #2 - 11/26/12 at 19:23:43

raydawg wrote on 11/26/12 at 18:34:54:

Heard a guy say he puts a nip of sea foam in every other tank of his bike in winter as it helps to stabilize the fuel from our drastic temp changes around here (condensation). I can ride to work in 40 degree sunshine, with my bike getting warmer as the sun beats down upon it when parked, only to have it chill to the 30's and cloud up within the hour.
Does it have merit?

fuggedabaddit. Sea foam is nothing more than a strong solvent. No more, no less. If you think putting some solvent in your gas is helpful, have at it.

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Reply #3 - 11/26/12 at 19:50:31

Gyrobob wrote on 11/26/12 at 19:23:43:

fuggedabaddit. Sea foam is nothing more than a strong solvent. No more, no less. If you think putting some solvent in your gas is helpful, have at it.

Keep in mind, "solvent" means oil dispersant in one form or another. Some solvents can be detergents, and no, I am not talking about your Mom's dish washing soap! Industrial grade detergents will totally wash clean your cylinder walls while you drive (i.e., a tattoo shop sign: Ears pierced, while you wait [think about it!]). This, in your fuel, can reduce the lifetime miles of your engine. There are times when detergents are good, and times when they are not!

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Reply #4 - 11/26/12 at 19:51:27

Ray I've been using Star Tron ethanol fuel treatment for over a year now and it seems to do the trick. It's used in my generators(sometimes sitting several months between running) my bikes and my tractors.

I work in a small engine/tractor dealership where we see over 250 units a month through the service department and have tried most everything out there. Seafoam is good for a slightly dirty fuel system but will have no effect as a stabilizer. Many other stabilizers do not deal with the ethanol and that is the root of most fuel problems.

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Reply #5 - 11/26/12 at 20:39:12

I don't want to set off the great fuel stabilizer war of 2012, but is there anything wrong with sta-bil? It's supposed to "remove" water (whatever that means).

Anyways, I hope not, because I just topped my tank off with sta-bil treated fuel for the winter. Do'h! I should have asked which product was suzukisavage.com approved before buying! Tongue

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Gyrobob Serious Thumper Offline Posers ain't motorcyclists Posts: 2571 Newnan, GA Gender:	Re: Yea or nea.....??? Reply #6 - 11/27/12 at 05:00:51 sta-bil is good
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ToesNose Serious Thumper Offline Pardon me, do you have Hot Sauce? Posts: 1993 Mooresville, NC Gender:	Re: Yea or nea.....??? Reply #7 - 11/27/12 at 06:19:15 I've used Sta-Bil for decades in all types of motors come winter and never had any problems nor heard of any problems associated with the product during the seven years I worked at a auto supply store.
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oldNslow Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2683 Rochester, NY Gender:	Re: Yea or nea.....??? Reply #8 - 11/27/12 at 07:10:48 Another vote for Sta-bil. I've used it for a long time with no issues. It's easy to find and not very expensive.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Yea or nea.....??? Reply #9 - 11/27/12 at 07:38:54 A friend on the coast recommended that stuff, he said get the Marine Grade. I had some gas for over a year & the car never stumbled. Tho, it was stored Un Vented,,so it wasnt able to "exhale" its good stuff into the air & "Inhale" moisture.
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Reply #10 - 11/27/12 at 08:23:50

I never have any fuel problems, and I never use any additive of any kind.
And I used 1 1/2 yr old 50:1 gas off and on all summer in a little tiller....started 2nd pull every time.
Next spring I will (try to) fire it up on the same gas,....we'll see what happens.
But I'm the one that removed the carb bowl off my s40 for the sole purpose of seeing the Ka Ka left in the bottom after 4 yrs of e10. Problem was, it was spotless,....I still have the pics I posted.
Truth known, e10 already has the additives needed to keep the fuel system clean. Thats why we don't see any cars w/ sophfisticated F/I systems parked all along the roads everywhere.
But I'm just an amazing person,....because I'm the only one running a vac petcock that doesn't have any fuel problems ! Roll Eyes

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Yea or nea.....??? Reply #11 - 11/27/12 at 09:33:35 I guess I didnt wait long enough,, the Gakk in the bottom of my carb bowl was green & Eaux My Gawd did it stank!
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28660 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Yea or nea.....??? Reply #12 - 11/27/12 at 09:37:07 Routy wrote on 11/27/12 at 08:23:50: But I'm just an amazing person,....because I'm the only one running a vac petcock that doesn't have any fuel problems ! Yet... ...
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sjaskow - FSO Senior Member Offline Posts: 365 Frozen Tundra of MN Gender:	Re: Yea or nea.....??? Reply #13 - 11/27/12 at 09:50:51 Serowbot wrote on 11/27/12 at 09:37:07: Routy wrote on 11/27/12 at 08:23:50: But I'm just an amazing person,....because I'm the only one running a vac petcock that doesn't have any fuel problems ! Yet... ... Um, I have a vac petcock, 20000+ miles and no issues. Hell, I still have the little brass plug in. Do I win a prize?
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Reply #14 - 11/27/12 at 09:58:43

sjaskow - FSO wrote on 11/27/12 at 09:50:51:

Serowbot wrote on 11/27/12 at 09:37:07:

Routy wrote on 11/27/12 at 08:23:50:

But I'm just an amazing person,....because I'm the only one running a vac petcock that doesn't have any fuel problems ! Roll Eyes

Yet...

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Um, I have a vac petcock, 20000+ miles and no issues. Hell, I still have the little brass plug in. Do I win a prize? Cool

No, but you don't have to go to jail or pay a fine either. Cool

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