seafoam

big r · October 07, 2012, 05:40:08 PM

Can anyone tell me how much sea foam to put in the tank to store the bike for the winter, or should I use something else? I am wimping out as it only gets up to plus 10 or do during the day so that ends the riding season for me. Any and all help greatly appreciated Thanks guys Big R.

Dan Filetti · October 07, 2012, 05:50:24 PM

I use StarTron damn good stuff -seems to me. He's what I do know, I had to clean the carbs on the little Ninja each and every spring, despite trying many different treatments, including Seafoam. That was until I store the bike with StarTron in it. Have not had to pull the carbs since, that was three seasons ago.

YRMV, but I doubt it.

Dan

Pat Conlon · October 07, 2012, 06:03:46 PM

+1 for StarTron.
Sea foam is a good top end cleaner....

FJ Flyer · October 08, 2012, 08:04:40 AM

Seafoam is not a fuel stabilizer, just a cleaner. Use startron or marine stabil for storage (especialy with ethanol). Marvel Mystery Oil will work, but not sure how well with ethanol.

Tiger · October 08, 2012, 08:19:53 AM

I've used the fuel stabiliser from Canadian Tire for years, on all my rides, without any problems...

John.

paulfj03 · October 08, 2012, 08:55:01 AM

Quote from: big r on October 07, 2012, 05:40:08 PM
Can anyone tell me how much sea foam to put in the tank to store the bike for the winter, or should I use something else? I am wimping out as it only gets up to plus 10 or do during the day so that ends the riding season for me. Any and all help greatly appreciated Thanks guys Big R.

I put 4 oz into a full tank.... seems to work good for me....Although I pretty much start and warm up my bikes once per month in the winter....

Cheers!
Paul

Tor-King · October 08, 2012, 10:00:45 AM

Hey BigR

I use Yamaha brand fuel conditioner/stabilizer. It works very well and is formulated for the gasolines of today. The problem is the 10% or more ethanol that is in the gas as it appears to not keep as long. Try also filling your tank with non-ethanol gas, (Chevron 94 octane).

Dean

paulfj03 · October 08, 2012, 10:09:17 AM

Quote from: Tor-King on October 08, 2012, 10:00:45 AM
Try also filling your tank with non-ethanol gas

Dean

+1

Yep. I try to use the premium 91 or 94 octane as much as possible...

Paul

Tiger · October 08, 2012, 11:28:52 AM

Quote from: paulfj03 on October 08, 2012, 08:55:01 AM
I put 4 oz into a full tank.... seems to work good for me....Although I pretty much start and warm up my bikes once per month in the winter...Paul

Quote from: paulfj03 on October 08, 2012, 10:09:17 AM
+1 Yep. I try to use the premium 91 or 94 octane as much as possible...Paul

Double ditto brother...

John.

anson45 · October 08, 2012, 08:20:47 PM

I use Startron in my FJ, stabil in my other bikes all the time, every fill up. Don't have a problem with either product.
Anson

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