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Old 06-28-2011, 07:54 AM
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How often do you use sea foam. I had the float get stuck this last weekend so i put i can of sea foam in gas tank so far the float hasnt stuck yet. Seems like i might have to use it every once in a while i have already changed fuel filter about 3 months ago i also have a carb bike.
 
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I use it in anything that the gas will sit in for more than a week or two without moving. If you use good gas and ride often it is not necessary. Won't hurt anything though and it does do a good job of keeping things clean.
 
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i only use name brands exxon valero shell we ride often in the back roads i think some of them gas stations dont move a lot of gas so i maybe getting bad gas sometimes with the ethanol mixed in with it
 
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Seafoam is a mixture of jet fuel and solvent. So, yes it will clean crap out of your fuel system. Just don't use too much. Also, don't ever put it in the oil like some people do as it will wash the bearings.
 
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I leave that stuff for cars and trucks, not bikes
 
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no wonder that bike runs like a bat out of hell with that stuff in there aircraft fuel
 
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no wonder that bike runs like a bat out of hell with that stuff in there aircraft fuel
Jetfuel is just a higher grade kerosene.
 
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sea foam??
 
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I was using just a couple of cap fulls per filling I never tried the whole can at once...
man a can for me was lasting for over a month and I was using it in two lawnmowers and my ATV to boot. Guess I'll start adding alittle more per tank.
Not sure about it containing jet fuel in as much as it containing the other products in jet fuel called prist , and chemical to keep jet fuel fresh while the aircraft sits in the hangar for weeks at a time.
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I just started using it, haven't put it in my truck or bike yet but I did put some in the sandcar and the 3 wheeler(s)
 
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