Has anyone used a product called SeaFoam Motor Treatment and if so is it OK to use in my '03 883 Sportster? When added to the gas tank it is supposed to clean injectors, carbuerators and jets, free-up lifters and rings, lubricate upper cylinders etc.?
I have a can of this stuff I used in my previous bike, a 650 V* but I don't want to chance it in my Sporty if it may cause a problem. Thanks all.

Tom

 

I've only heard of sea foam as it relates to cleaning 2 cycle boat motors - interesting - a thread to watch

 

Yup, I know, but it's supposed to be good for motorcycles as well. I'm certain the more experienced than me on this forum will know what's best and I will trust their advise.

Regards

Tom

 

ive actually used Sea foam in my z28 befor and it worked great. I dont really have any experience with it in motorcyces but in cars you just have to watch it doesnt clog your o2 sensors but besides that it worked very well.

 

Have a friend that swears by it.

 

I've heard nothing but good things about seafoam. However not having ever used it I can't personally reccommend it, but like I said there are those who swear by it!

 

I've heared of seafoam - what is it and where do you buy it? - Not that I'm looking to use it, just curious

 

molsenice,

I use Sea Foam on my outboard engine. It's a fuel system cleaner and always I but at the local marine store - you might want to check one in your area.

Now where's my beer?

Thumper26

 

Hey Molsenice:

In answer to your questions: What is it?

On the can it says it is for use in any 2 or 4 stroke engine. On the can it also says it can be used in lawnmower engines, outboards motors, motorcycles, autos, chainsaws, snowmobiles etc. When added to the gas tank it cleans fuel injectors, carbs and carb jets, cleans carbon as you drive, lubricates upper cylinders, removes moisture and stabilizes fuel. When added to the oil it frees sticky lifters and rings, cleans dirty parts, removes moisture and increaces RPMs vacuum & compression.

Where do you get it?

I got mine at CarQuest in Ottawa but I would think any good auto parts store would have it.

The people over at the V* 650 CC&D forum recommended its use and when I had my V* I used it with no problems and noticed an improvement.

But with my Sportster, well it's a different bike and I wanted to know if other members of this forum have used it with like results. Tks.

Tom

 

I see it in the local NAPA stores around seattle i am thinking about picking some up i have heard nothing but good from others i know that use it in their cars