Seafoam motorcycle carb cleaning review (Yamaha V Star)

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I cleaned out the carbs in my Yamaha V Star 1100 using a can of Seafoam. Here's what happened. Motorcycle carb cleaning done quickly.
It worked really well, didn't wreck the bike at all, and in the end I just had to make a minor adjustment on the carbs to have it running perfectly.
I rode that Vstar for the next year or two after cleaning out the carbs with Seafoam and it had no issues.
Stopped overheating too.
Some questions I answer:
*Is SeaFoam safe for motorcycles?
Yes, Seafom didn't cause any problems on my bikes carbs, but check with your manufacturer.
*Is SeaFoam safe for carburetors?
Yes, I used it on my carburetor. That's what it's used for.
*How do you use SeaFoam carb cleaner on a motorcycle?
In my case, I used the entire can in the tank and drained the gas before I put it in. Then I ran my bike for 10-15m and burned a lot out, left it overnight, then rode it for a bit and added a full tank af gas.
*How often should I use SeaFoam in my motorcycle?
Not often. If your carbs continue to get problems it's probably time to clean them out manually. Seafoam can be used to stabilize gas for winter storage too.
You really can't use too much Seafoam in motorcycle. This is the best way on how to clean a motorcycle carburetor without removing it.
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29 дек 2016

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@Icanreadgood1 2 года назад

great guide, based on your results i'm going to try this exact method on my new to me 2012 vstar 250. cheers!

@aragon1302 6 лет назад

hey,.. thanks man for the video,.. i just pored the whole bottle into my tank,.. hope it works great,.. thanks

@goesfastandfar 7 лет назад

Appreciate your detailed review and results. Will give Seafoam a try!

@BarSpringOutdoors 3 года назад

I have a 2012 yamaha yfz 450 that bogs pretty bad when I give it throttle. I used seafoam on my echo srm-266 weed eater and it fixed it right up. I'm gonna give it a go on the atv and see what happens! Thanks for the video!

@bjornlundback2713

Nice and instructive video. My question is what is the article number of Sea Foam that you used, I want to have the same one and there are so many. My V-star 1100 -06 has some kind of carb problem. It is the rear cylinder that doesn't run until I reach at least 1500 RPM. This makes it very difficult to start driving since I miss one cylinder. I guess that I have a clogged jet, maybe it's the pilot jet which is the smallest one. Anyway thanks for your advice. Björn

@philspaseo2377 2 года назад

You ran it with the choke fully on?

@dickylee12 3 года назад

I'm gonna do it..thx

@bedouinali 2 года назад

Rookie question - once you syphon the fuel out and add the sea foam do you go on reserve and run the first 5? Assuming its on reserve when you do the 30 minute ride the next day?

@Reza-nz2re 5 лет назад

Can I spray seafoam on motorcycle Throttle body while the engine off just like people do on a car TB?

@Dan-vz9bm Год назад

Mine sat for a few months over winter, first ride out was bogging and jumping like a kangaroo.

@JAMES-zq9qv 6 лет назад

I not saying. It can be. But if it was a newer bike. Or simply 5 years old ams left it. And the more u use at every gas pump. The clearner it will do it possibly it clean it self. Unless u have that drain plug. That fill up dirty depots then drain it and keep using it. That what i do for my ninja kawaski 2013 what i do i put fresh prem gas. And fill it about. More or less. 5 tablespoons or 8. Cant hurt to put more. Direct into gas drive it then let it park over night. Then ur good to drive it. There no need to flush the whole tank when putting it in gas. Only if ubditect put in motor need to be replace w newer oil after 100-300 miles.

@brockt4350

Where's the idle screw

@famillebussieres-mainville4831 4 года назад

Nice! I'm just about to run Seafoam through the carbs on my'82 GL1100 Goldwing to try and clear up a leaking float needle valve which causes one of my cylinders to get hydrolocked. Did you have difficulty starting the bike cold the next day since the carbs were filled with Seafoam instead of gas?

@ben8090 7 лет назад

Thanks for the video.

@gioflores96 3 года назад

Wait are you supposed to run the sea foam with a empty tank?

@jayirwin1 3 года назад

Followed every step you said, but concerned about riding it 30-45 minutes before putting in fresh tank of gas. Its already pretty low on fuel after running it for 10 minutes yesterday.

@eatonmoorecox9141 6 лет назад

so an engine can run on 100% seafoam w/no gas at all during this deep clean you did?

@NuclearFenix66 7 лет назад

Now that it's been a while. Did this solve your problem?

@750rocketman5 3 года назад

I really just want to try to clean off my pistons without taking the head off, but for those of you who don't know all you NEED to clean your carbs/jets is a screwdriver and a can of compressed air lol

@therealdeal3217 5 лет назад

It’s NOT bullshit. I work on bikes, therefore I’ve never tried it in a car, and it had to take carb off and clean by hand. The blackish film was all over everything inside. Ya could’ve taken it apart and blown it out and would’ve probably gotten same result. Sounds like ya had a lil something clogging a jet. And no one know the long term effect on the float etc. this shit is crap and I don’t recommend to any customers. I tried it on three different brands of bikes and NONE OF EM acted well. Better off just putting Lucas fuel treatment or better yet use an additive the negates the bad effects of Ethanol which dries out your petcock and grimes up your carb. Jmho from someone that’s worked on bikes and have tried all this crap over last 30+ years. Lucas is good tho. I gained fuel mileage and upon tearing carb down it’s was immaculate.