Simon Davey Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 6 minutes ago, curlylegend said: Post a report on the SeaFoam. I'm sure quite a lot of us would be interested. Reading the destructions, they suggested that the more you add, the better the clean. So I ordered 2 bottles I'll keep you posted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 21 hours ago, curlylegend said: Post a report on the SeaFoam. I'm sure quite a lot of us would be interested. I've used seafoam in my Shadow. Both as fuel additive and in the engine oil. The engine oil was due to the clutch starting to slip. The problem was solved in minutes and never had a problem again. I'm the fuel I use it when I know the bike will be stopped for a few weeks. The engine starts first time with little crank. Like 2 turns and is running. I have used it on the pan too, however, because runs more than the shadow and it's injection I don't feel much difference. I strongly recommend it for carb bike as it keeps the system clean and problem free. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted Tuesday at 07:16 Author Share Posted Tuesday at 07:16 Blimey, months later..... I'm proper excited this morning, I'm just about to take my bike to the menders local to me. They guy has told me how he's going to strip the carb's, and remove the jets giving it all a good clean. Fingers crossed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted Wednesday at 08:25 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:25 On 25/06/2024 at 08:16, Simon Davey said: Blimey, months later..... I'm proper excited this morning, I'm just about to take my bike to the menders local to me. They guy has told me how he's going to strip the carb's, and remove the jets giving it all a good clean. Fingers crossed. The seafoam didn't work then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted Wednesday at 09:50 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 09:50 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: The seafoam didn't work then? Hell yes! Just didn't unblock the jets. I fact, I'm convinced the jets are more blocked because the tank, fuel pumps and hoses are all unblocked. That crap has only one place to go, and that place is the carb's. It was running on 2 cylinders last weekend By the time I get it back, I'd have lost a month of summer riding. Next bike will be fuel injected. Edited Wednesday at 09:51 by Simon Davey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted Wednesday at 13:19 Share Posted Wednesday at 13:19 You don't have a fuel filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted Wednesday at 13:29 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 13:29 6 minutes ago, husoi said: You don't have a fuel filter? Yes, and it was replaced, but it's only between the tank and fuel pumps. Any crud built up in the pumps had probably come out. To be fair, those bloody idle jets have been blocked since I got the bike. Also, when I drained the tank, the fuel was quite cloudy and waxy, it's possible that my last E5 fill 10 miles before this current major clogging was a dodgy one. I could be just clutching at straws. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted Wednesday at 14:11 Share Posted Wednesday at 14:11 (edited) What the tank drain before or after the Seafoam? All mostly is in sea foam is isopropanol (alcohol cleaner) and hydrocarbons. Not sure what happens exactly to Seafoam when it’s added to fuel but if it’s got water in there it’s not gonna be keen mixing in with it or even help burn it off as it’s insoluble to water… wondering if you have a cap sealant problem and water/moisture is getting in the tank easily so it’s getting cloudy(water in the fuel) and that’s partly what’s clogging it up? Just a thought. Edited Wednesday at 14:15 by RideWithStyles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted Wednesday at 16:21 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 16:21 The Seafoam is long gone, that wss 3 tanks ago. I don't ride in the rain, and the bike is stored inside. There was no water in the tank, when I drained it, and the bike had run through the previous tank without serious issue. I filled up with the gauge on the red, although not on reserve. It's either the latest tank of fuel (now used in my lawnmower) or shite from the fuel system. Either way, those jets are clogged. I bloody well hope that's all it is, as I'm desperate to get to Germany and back. Thanks for the input and suggestion @RideWithStyles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted Wednesday at 20:15 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:15 (edited) . most of the time the pumps are not the lowest part of the tank so even if the pump can’t draw anymore out more often than not there is still a litre or so (depending on tank design) of fuel or shite sat at the bottom waiting for you. unfortunately your just unlucky/missed the preventative maintenance point with it. Just strip, clean and reset the carbs then all will be well in the world again. trying to clean injectors are a pain in the arse as the method used is very different, not always successful and costly to replace. Edited Wednesday at 20:26 by RideWithStyles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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