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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Ithink I got some bad gas on my way home from Florida last week because my bike started running real rough about half way home. I told my friend, who joined me on the ride, and he said the same thing. Is there something I should add to my gas to clean things out? How about the filter? Any advice will be appreciated.
 
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I should add that since I got home and went thru a tank of gas it is running somewhat better, but not perfect yet.
 
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i would add some stp or other brand carb cleaner in the tank should help wont hurt

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Seafoam additive seems to have a pretty good rep.
 
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Heet, dries up moisture in the gas.
 
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Seafoam additive seems to have a pretty good rep.
+1 for Seafoam. I've used this in the past when I got a bad load of gas and it seemed to help.
 
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