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Title: seafoam
Post by: blue on June 12, 2010, 02:51:21 AM
has anyone ever tried seafoam in there scoot and is it safe.I here its ok and it helps to clean out jets
and more.
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: Hoolander2 on June 12, 2010, 03:10:10 AM
Zombie has recommended it here hundreds of times.  Yes, it's good! 
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: art on June 13, 2010, 02:44:05 AM
I use on every thing that runs gas good stuff!
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: wordslinger on June 13, 2010, 02:45:21 AM
...never used it...49,000 km....


..i'm just sayin'....
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: art on June 13, 2010, 02:48:02 AM
Got to deal with a bit more moisture and rust in my neck of the woods works wonders here not a bad stabilizer either.Never heard of it or used it liveing in california ;D
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: wordslinger on June 13, 2010, 02:49:46 AM
...yeah, and z's down on the gulf coast...

..lot's of moisture, and sea salt...

Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: zombie on June 14, 2010, 02:09:25 AM
That's what led me to it. Boats!
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: jprestonian on June 14, 2010, 05:14:23 AM
Seafoam is good. I am beginning to think StarTron is better, after a couple of months' use.
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Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: zombie on June 14, 2010, 06:53:38 AM
I'll have to give it a test run. What's the cost per bottle? Sea Foam runs just under 8 bucks per 12oz.
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: buzzbomb on June 14, 2010, 07:43:26 AM
Another Sea Foam fan, here. I use it in all engines, eventually. If nothing else, I feel better dumping it in a poorly running vehicle, and maybe it does run better. Can't hurt, right?
 BTW- Sea Foam used to be about $4 a couple years ago- what happened? Its like $9 at Advance now!
Is it just because petroleum has such a high intrinsic value now? Just check out asphalt roofing shingles- they were about $8 a bundle when I built  a garage 7 years ago. Now, fast forward to today- $25 - $30 a bundle!! Like  someone pointed out to me- petroleum is very expensive now.
OK, rant over. Back to scooters..... 8)
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: zombie on June 14, 2010, 09:02:56 AM
Thanks Bro! I thought you'd never stop...
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: buzzbomb on June 15, 2010, 08:02:11 AM
Thanks Bro! I thought you'd never stop...

He He, I'm just gettin' warmed up.......
 Actually, I've been busy with my S9,- new variator, clutch and torque spring. Have not fully tested it yet, but I will be posting my results ( and eagerly awaiting your sage advice!!!).
Onward through the fog....
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: zombie on June 16, 2010, 12:44:10 AM
It's foggy in my house too! Where's my twinkies...
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: blue on June 16, 2010, 01:08:44 AM
thanks for all the infoe on seafoam Ill give it a try.
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: blue on January 12, 2011, 02:27:12 PM
ever sens I put seam foam in I had to clean everything like plugs filter gas filter and oil is this a normale thing.
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: axy on January 12, 2011, 06:32:37 PM
I think that any fuel additive in a well maintained and regularly services scoot that is driven at least every week or two is absolutely not necessary.
I would use it ONLY, and ONLY if I had to store the bike over the winter (or for some other reason) in order to stabilize the fuel and prevent "gumming up".
Never used it, nobody here uses it and nobody needs it. I think that in the long run it can only cause problems.
I am well aware that this goes against Seafoam clan :) on the forum.
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: Portland Steve on January 31, 2011, 07:48:31 PM
I need more info on why you are cleaning all of those things.
Is the scooter not running properly?
Keep in mind that if Seafoam or some other solvent is working junk off your carb, bits of varnish may be going elsewhere.
I proper carb cleaning sounds like it is in order.
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: axy on January 31, 2011, 08:16:57 PM
I need more info on why you are cleaning all of those things.
Is the scooter not running properly?


I was wondering the same. However, this is "US" thing. No people in Europe are using such cleaners.
They are simply not necessary, especially not as a prevention. If something gets clogged up, carb has to be disassembled and cleaned and that's it. However, that happens almost never, at least never happened to me.
Title: Re: seafoam
Post by: Yager E on February 07, 2011, 12:43:10 PM
I put Seafoam in all my gas things as a stabilizer cleaner, even chain saws, generator, all bikes that are sitting a while, etc.

When my '07 Silverado went into the shop for an 02 sensor, the Chevy dealership tech put a can of Seafoam into it just to make sure the injectors were clean. He said they recommend it and use it in the shop a lot. The nice thing was that I wasn't charged for it. Its about $8 around here at Walmart.