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    Has anyone used Seafoam

    Saw this video:

    https://youtu.be/5YxMON28lGk

    and it made me curious about the application while I'm doing an oil/filter change anyway. Not that there is any trouble starting it, I figured it would be good for what the video is talking about in regards to build up. Has/does anyone use this and do you recommend it.
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    Be careful, it might be ok, but it might loosen that one bit of crude that makes your wing and oil dripper. Personally, I am not a fan. I know old hot rodders that have used it, along with other engine treatments, mixed outcomes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpencerPJ View Post
    Be careful, it might be ok, but it might loosen that one bit of crude that makes your wing and oil dripper. Personally, I am not a fan. I know old hot rodders that have used it, along with other engine treatments, mixed outcomes.
    Thank you Spence. I don't know why I never heard of it or maybe just have a mental block on it
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    I use it as a gas treatment and stabilizer. It's been around,
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    Your bike has had Seafoam as a stabilizer every winter, and every few tanks of gas. Never hurt anything that I know of. Never used it in an oil change.
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    While everyone is free to try what they like, of course, I've always been a bit wary of any oil additives, especially in a bike with a wet clutch. In my meager experience, regular oil changes with a good quality (properly rated) oil is sufficient to prevent oil-related issues.

    Additives and oils that are not rated for wet clutches might work for some, but I am not keen to risk it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wjduke View Post
    Your bike has had Seafoam as a stabilizer every winter, and every few tanks of gas. Never hurt anything that I know of. Never used it in an oil change.
    I should have known you did it
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    Quote Originally Posted by rdbonds View Post
    While everyone is free to try what they like, of course, I've always been a bit wary of any oil additives, especially in a bike with a wet clutch. In my meager experience, regular oil changes with a good quality (properly rated) oil is sufficient to prevent oil-related issues.

    Additives and oils that are not rated for wet clutches might work for some, but I am not keen to risk it.

    Cheers!
    Good enough, thank you
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    Another option is Chevron Techron. I use it in my older carbureted bikes if they sit for a while.

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    To be clear, I don't see any concern with using it for fuel treatment as others have suggested though.

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