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Old 06-27-2011, 02:42 PM
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any recommendations for fuel injector cleaner???
I used SE octane boost and it seemed to help, but was told to try sea foam, berrymans, etc.........
I use Berrymans in my truck when need be, but want some advice before making a cocktail in my Harley gas tank.
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Old 06-27-2011, 02:55 PM
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There should be no need to do this.
Freinds 2007 with 18,000 miles has not needed this ever.
If your bike Is running poorly there are other things to check or service.
 
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Originally Posted by chamba
any recommendations for fuel injector cleaner???
I used SE octane boost and it seemed to help, but was told to try sea foam, berrymans, etc.........
I use Berrymans in my truck when need be, but want some advice before making a cocktail in my Harley gas tank.
Thanks
Regardless of what Osco says. (He's under/over medicated)

Put some Sea Foam in the Gas tank as per the instructions on the can. Try a tank or 2 and see if it clears up......if not then you can move to the next steps. Some times its a good cheap fix from getting a tank of **** fuel.

Don't use it in the motor oil or gear oil.
 
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I bought it after it went 9 months with the same gas. it wintered with little start up and probably zero new miles. Then here comes me and some new gas and an urge to turn them wheels on pavement.
I've figured out that I need to check connections, but I have not seen anything to give clue as to whats up.
I don't want to add anything but gas. but the Octane booster helped me. mabye I cleared out the issue???
comments? help?
 
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Originally Posted by xFreebirdx
Regardless of what Osco says. (He's under/over medicated)
From his photo it seems like you worded that well.

Laugh it off Osco, I thank you for the comment!
 
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Originally Posted by xFreebirdx
Some times its a good cheap fix from getting a tank of **** fuel.
Which is what I think happened here, I guess I'll never know.
 
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Yeah man I'm cool,,
It's all good,,
The OP didn't say he had 9 month old water,,,errrr I mean fuel
In the tank,,,
Some Body Bitch slap that boy for me,,,,,

I ran a tank of 1 month old fuel once,,I could tell It was not fresh.
Things were just fine on the next tank..

Hold On,,someones at the door,,,,,

DAVE AIN'T HERE MAN !!!,,,,

What ????
 
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I've gone my whole Life without all these fancy Sea foam type
products...
Only thing I ever believed In Is a little dry gas.

There ain't no such thing as a Mechanic Inna can.
Little secret for you boys with yer octaine boost an yer super gas
Improvement hi fulutin fix it more power faster bike Inna can stuff...

Some one just got your wallet open and thats what It's all about

Sucka's !!!!
 
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Im slapped!!! Nice to meet you Osco.
these points of view are why I hang out here...
 
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Add a few caps full of Seafoam and it will help out. i use it in both my bikes for winter storage and have nevre had a fuel issues. One thing you will learn on here is some people really do know alot and others think they know everything.
 


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