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Seafoam

29 Oct 2022 13:53
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Is it working?
can you clean valve with it?
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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Re: Seafoam

29 Oct 2022 14:46
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NO!

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Re: Seafoam

30 Oct 2022 09:20
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Heh okay :)
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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Re: Seafoam

30 Oct 2022 10:07
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I use Seafoam to keep my carbs clean during infrequent riding time. 
I don't have a plan and I'm sticken' to it! '77 KZ 650 / 750 GPz custom project in progress

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Re: Seafoam

30 Oct 2022 14:29
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I use once a year on my carburetted V-8 to clean the fuel system, just in case. After use, intake ports are little clean but never seen any changes to the valves (had to change intake gasket few times after use. Old cheap gasket and loose torque was the corrupt). 
82' KZ750-R1 cafe racer style. Clip-on, Rear set, Fork-Brace, Mikuni Flat-slide (forgot the size), Kerker.
84' GPz750 (basket case). everything are in pieces.
89' ZX750-H1 (ZX-7 Ninja). Resurrection project are on going with my KZ750. Everything is stock.

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Re: Seafoam

30 Oct 2022 15:24
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I've only seen good results using seafoam to clean intakes. It does a pretty good job at removing loose buildup. I've never used it on a motorbike though.

But it won't completely clean anything - it's better than nothing, but there's no 1-minute solution for cleaning your valves.
1981 KZ750 LTD

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Re: Seafoam

30 Oct 2022 18:58
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A little grunge on the back side of the valves won't hurt anything.  Some Seafoam won't hurt either, but don't expect your valves to be sparkling clean afterwards.

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Re: Seafoam

31 Oct 2022 07:00 - 31 Oct 2022 07:20
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Are you asking about the valve in the head out of the motor, or assembled in the running motor? Your question is very vague.

On a running motor I have seen car guys use combustion chamber cleaner like this :

 

Smokes like hell, never used it on my engine as it looked real messy and if not used to direction could really hurt (damage) your motor.
You really don't need to do this if you ride you bike hard enough so it does not load up (too much idling)

On a head that is out of the motor I just soak in undiluted Simple Green, a few days of soaking and the carbon will scrape of easily.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: Seafoam

31 Oct 2022 07:07
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Want to clean the inside of your motor do ya ?????
Old timers cheap tuneup,  
Get motor good and hot , ( Not to hot , just warmed up real good )
With engine running  spray water into carbs and keep motor running by giving it more throttle.
Dont give the motor to much water  and stall it or you will  cause a potential hydrolock and bend rods
Steam will pour out exhaust  and clounds of grey and black shit 
Motor is now clean as can be by steam cleaning 
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Re: Seafoam

31 Oct 2022 08:10 - 31 Oct 2022 08:11
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Want to clean the inside of your motor do ya ?????
Old timers cheap tuneup,  
Get motor good and hot , ( Not to hot , just warmed up real good )
With engine running  spray water into carbs and keep motor running by giving it more throttle.
Dont give the motor to much water  and stall it or you will  cause a potential hydrolock and bend rods
Steam will pour out exhaust  and clounds of grey and black shit 
Motor is now clean as can be by steam cleaning 
Good luck
DD
I think I have heard of this "RNDC" process previously - (Red Neck De-Coke) 

Just playing 
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Re: Seafoam

31 Oct 2022 15:04
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I believe that the Seafoam aerosol spray is meant to be injected into a throttle body for a certain amount of time while the engine is running. I did use it on a 4 cylinder Ford Ranger motor, (tons of smoke during the process), and found it very effective on overall performance, (before and after). I don't know if that can be applied to a inline 4 cylinder motorcycle engine as it has 4 separate carbs. It may be worth a try if you're looking for a tune-up in a can.

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Re: Seafoam

31 Oct 2022 20:05
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Well while we’re throwing out ideas, Just give it the Italian tune up. 
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