Seafoam anyone?

ScrappyDo · 09-15-2009, 2:20 PM

Has anyone ever used seafoam in their bike? Just trying to find out how it went, if it worked, problems. I have some pinging and knocking going on. I've checked everything else.

Twincam · 09-15-2009, 9:32 PM

What fuel are you running? regular?

ScrappyDo · 09-16-2009, 1:20 AM

Regular and then I was having problems so I ran the super, then I had more problems and I added some additives. Now I'm pretty sure that I have some carbon build up. I've replaced the fuel filter, checked the fuel valve and screen, checked the hoses, and the fuel pump. If this doesn't work, it's off to the shop.

Shinji43 · 09-16-2009, 1:59 AM

If you were runnin only 87 in it then that most likely was causin spark knock (pre-detonation). Bikes usually run 92+. You might need to go through a tank or two of premium to get all the lower grade out of the system...that should reduce the knock.

ScrappyDo · 09-16-2009, 5:45 PM

When I give it any kind of gas, it stalls out. It'll idle and I can hear it knock, but you can't ride it at all.

Twincam · 09-16-2009, 5:48 PM

Is it throwing a lot of fuel out? FPR?

ScrappyDo · 09-16-2009, 10:52 PM

Don't know what you mean.

cbr1kfireblade · 09-16-2009, 11:14 PM

fuel in the oil, or going out the exhaust....
FPR= fuel pressure regulator

matt365 · 09-16-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinji43

If you were runnin only 87 in it then that most likely was causin spark knock (pre-detonation). Bikes usually run 92+. You might need to go through a tank or two of premium to get all the lower grade out of the system...that should reduce the knock.

These bikes are designed to run on 87 octane... to run any higher is throwing away money... and no I don't want to get into an octane debate.

cbr1kfireblade · 09-17-2009, 12:22 AM

im not being a smartass but where did you hear that? mine says use premium fuel ONLY..

ScrappyDo · 09-17-2009, 1:20 AM

It says 86 or higher in the service manual. And no, there isn't any fuel in the oil or going out the exhaust.

Shinji43 · 09-17-2009, 3:04 AM

How's the gas milage been recently? If it's been really horrible that could be another sign of a bad FPR. If it's bad it's basically flooding the engine.

Twincam · 09-17-2009, 6:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinji43

How's the gas milage been recently? If it's been really horrible that could be another sign of a bad FPR. If it's bad it's basically flooding the engine.

Pull the vacuum pipes and check for fuel (I think thats how you check it - been discussed quite a bit recently)

Caledan · 09-18-2009, 6:44 AM

It was introduced to me when my bike stalled 5 miles after refueling with non-ethanol based fuel - tank, still had 3ths of ethanol based. Apparently the non-eth fuel knocked crap off the inside & blocked something. A bike neighbor gave me his can of Sea Foam said to follow the directions - 1 tbs per gallon, and rocked the bike "to mix" it around and I let it sit overnight. Yes it backfired a few times and was rough for about 15 min., after that it ran. Now I use it every few tanks full then go for a 50 mile ride.

cbr1kfireblade · 09-18-2009, 1:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ScrappyDo

It says 86 or higher in the service manual. And no, there isn't any fuel in the oil or going out the exhaust.

my bad just looked and seen what kind of ride you have

Caledan · 09-18-2009, 4:54 PM

No biggy, not riding right now - recovering from a spill. Hurt my confidence & going through my own designed physical therapy.