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Started by big r, October 07, 2012, 05:40:08 PM

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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

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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
Live hardy, or go home. 

Pat Conlon

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October 07, 2012, 06:03:46 PM
+1 for StarTron.
Sea foam is a good top end cleaner....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJ Flyer

#3
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.
Chris P.
'16 FJR1300ES
'87 FJ1200
'76 DT250

Wear your gear.

Tiger

#4
October 08, 2012, 08:19:53 AM
 :hi: I've used the fuel stabiliser from Canadian Tire for years, on all my rides, without any problems... :good2:

John.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

paulfj03

#5
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

#6
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
1993 Yamaha FJ1200
1988 Yamaha FJ1200
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
1984 Honda Nighthawk S 750
1972 Yamaha XS-2
1972 Honda CT70
1974 Honda CT70
1992 Yamaha DT50 MX
2012 Honda CBR250R
2008 Honda CBR125R

paulfj03

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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

#8
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

:hi: Double ditto brother... :good2:

John.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

anson45

#9
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
1980 XS650SG (Sold after 24 years of fun.)
1981 XS650H
1983 XVZ1200 (original owner)
1989 FJ1200
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