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Now that my break in is done, I'm planing to use SeaFoam as I do in my boat. This cleans carbon from the cylinder among other things. I belong to a fishing forum and I'd venture to say 80% of the folks that have outboards..2 and 4 cycle, use it (there are other brands). It will also help in removing moisture in the fuel caused by E-10 fuel. For my bike I premix fuel into a gas container and will add 1oz/gal every month. SeaFoam cleans out carbs so they don't gum up. 16oz run about $10.00 and can be gotten at many auto parts stores (I know Advance has it and they sell it like hotcakes here) and just about any marina. SeaFoan does NOT replace any oil in premix.
 

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I had a little missing going on with my R/S
wasn't the plug
SeaFoam seemed to pick THINGS up !!
I had heard so much about it here on site
thought that I would give it a try -- seems to be a good buy
MM
 
I use Seafoam as well, in my boats, & other engines. Just remember how SMALL these bike engines are, & to dilute it accordingly. I have found that on my 2 cycle engines, that just a few drops per gallon of mixture has kept the motors [ carburetors ] clean & running good.
 
we sell it at parts plus for $6.50 i will give it a try!!
 
I should go down to Mission Beach or the O.B. pier and get some of the real stuff!
All kidding aside, I have heard good word about this stuff for a while.
That and Marvel Mystery oil.
 
tough THING for Mountainman

Just remember how SMALL these bike engines are, & to dilute it accordingly

that's also what I have been thinking
but
yesterday after noon I was at an auto parts store -- Kragan
the guy working there says that he pours a whole bottle into his
big Honda motor cycle THING
and it doesn't hurt to use large amounts in anyTHING
goes against what the mountain Lady tells me
everyTHING in moderation

it's a tough THING to do at times for the Mountainman
 
I'm having a stumble at the top end of my R/S, wants to cut out till I back off the throttle. Going to my local Auto Zone for the seafoam and I'll pick up a plug to try first. I think I read somewhere to wait a day or so for determative result. Good enough for the MM good enough for me.
 
Is there a consensus on what amount of Seafoam should be used on say..... a 35cc 4 stroke?
 
Is there a consensus on what amount of Seafoam should be used on say..... a 35cc 4 stroke?

The size of the engine should be of no consequence..the interval of use should. The mix ratio IN the fuel should be 1oz to 1 gallon. One of the most important things is that in addition to decarbing a engine SeaFoam will keep water/moisture from building up in the fuel tank. Thus there won't be any or little gathering in the carb bowl. Also if you are one that doesn't burn up a tank (weather in your tank or fuel container) at least every 2 months you should really use a stabilizer. The gas today is chit and has a shelf life of a couple months (ethanol), where as straight gasoline a year or more. Gas....water...don't mix.
 
Most fuels sold today contain up to 10% ethanol (at least around here), which pretty much eliminates the need for "dry gas" - which is just ethanol or methanol. The alcohol will attract and hold water in suspension until burned. Problem is that in a vented fuel system, the ethanol can draw moisture from the air, and may attract so much over time that the ethanol and water will separate from the gasoline. This leaves the gas/oil mixture on top, and the ethanol/water mixture at the bottom of the tank. (ouch)
 
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