Seafoam treatment?

Hi all, just wanted to get some input on how long can you leave a Healthy dose of seafoam in the tank? Also throughout the fuel system, I put some in this weekend, Sunday, & road for a little bit to get it down into the carbs & the rest of the system. Was about 39 to 42 degrees F out so I could not ride for that long (I know I'm a wuss). but wanted to know if I will have any ill effects from it being in there, Thanks

 

as far as i know it is o.k to leave in there over the winter, according to the company they say it helps fight against moisture buildup in the tank and stops the tank from rusting.

just make sure that the tank is full but keep in mind that gas expands so dont fill it up too much.

i added a can to my tank and filled the rest up with premium gas so as far as i know its good for the winter. but i also drained the float bowls so theres no gas/seafoam left in the carbs.

hope this helps.

 

I have pretty much done the same thing as nut, When the final ride is complete, is it ok to leave a seafoam mixture in the carbs? or is it best practice to drain the carb bowls? Also is there any risk of o-rings drying out over the winter? I am just trying to prevent any Spring time start-up/running issues. If I can catch a day where the roads are clear & temps are bearable for a bit, I might just take it out to run it & get some fuel thru her, I really enjoy her so I do not want any neglect on my part.

 

Seafoam is also a fuel stablizer. I never drain it out. I just fill with fuel to dilute the concentrate and ride on. We use and recommend it because it is not harmful to any of our old parts. OU812didntU is right about it mixing with moisture. It is a good way to get condenstion out of the tank. It mixes with the H2O and burns it through the engine.

 

You should be able to leave it in with no ill effects. If anything it will help keep things nice and shiny.

 

i put about 4 oz. in with full tank. then drained the float bowls. then primed and restarted bike. is this enough to be effective?

 

Seafoam will not hurt your fuel system over the course of the winter.
I keep a mix in my tank thru the winter, should I have an extended period where I can't ride......I'm covered!!

I have a bike mech friend who is considered to be quite the expert on bikes. His name is Dave.
Dave swears by Marvel Mystery Oil in his fuel. even attributes his 20 yr old lawnmowers dependability to it. He says he puts it in everything he owns fuel all year round and never has to "lay up" his equiptment or add stabilizer.

 

It's better to leave the carbs empty, than with even stabilized fuel.

Also - gas expands when warm, in winter it'll be fine... I fill mine as full as I can get it and still ride - ie - normally.

 

No. Correct treatment for cleaning out a clogged carb is half a can to 1 gallon of fuel. Start with an almost empty tank and add the Seafoam. No need to drain the bowls just run the bike until the Seafoam starts burning. White smoke will come out of the exhaust showing it's presence. Then just let it sit over night. Fill the tank with fuel and ride as normal. If you are not trying to clean a clogged carb then your mix is good.

 

thanks for the info. i'm just looking to stabilize the fuel over the winter.