Fuel Injector Cleaner

Kevinhyland · 01-22-2013, 02:21 AM

Would appreciate any input on the use of fuel injector cleaner added to the gas mixture. Is this necessary to keep injectors clean, or is there a better way, or is this even necessary?
Also, what is the expected life of the belt on the belt drive?

cactusjack · 01-22-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevinhyland

Would appreciate any input on the use of fuel injector cleaner added to the gas mixture. Is this necessary to keep injectors clean, or is there a better way, or is this even necessary?
Also, what is the expected life of the belt on the belt drive?

Many here run a few ounces of Seafoam through their tank every now and then to keep the fuel injection system clean.

waterman · 01-22-2013, 10:16 AM

Kevin,

These motors are known for carbon issues. I've run chemtool B12 2 or 3 times a year to help with this. I prefer it over seafoam.

**ringadingh** · 01-22-2013, 10:20 AM

I usually use Seafoam as well, and have tried B12 also. two or three times a year should do it.

smokey · 01-22-2013, 11:23 AM

ditto what the others said, you don't need a lot. One can should last a few years.

dshelly · 01-22-2013, 11:53 AM

I use Chevron Pro gard, the stuff with techron in it. Works good to keep the carbon deposits down. Put some in at each oil change.

**Top Cat** · 01-22-2013, 12:40 PM

Seafoam

napom · 01-22-2013, 01:48 PM

+20 on the Seafoam . . .

coffey67 · 01-22-2013, 03:18 PM

Seafoam is good stuff for just about everything.

chuckster131 · 01-23-2013, 06:04 AM

Sea foam or B12.. I have used both and they work great, 1 oz per gallon of gas.

gv550 · 01-23-2013, 08:14 AM

I buy any brand of gasoline that is available when I need it.......
I travel all over Canada and USA........
I've never added anything to the fuel, no seafoam, no cleaners.......
My 1700 was apart at 194k to have a transmission shaft replaced and there was no carbon buidup in the combustion chamber and the injector nozzles looked clean.
I'd say all that 'tune-up in a can' stuff is a waste of money.

Kevinhyland · 01-24-2013, 02:05 AM

Thanks everyone for your input, any negative effects of Seafoam or B12 I need to be aware of?

Tony Smith · 01-24-2013, 08:48 AM

I would just be careful about using too much too often. Those additives work good for a reason, you would'nt want to damage any of the the seals in the fuel system or keep the piston rings dried out.

BC RED VAQ · 01-25-2013, 02:34 PM

There is a product out to put in your gas that takes care of the ethonal in the gas and dries up the water in the gas. I can't remember the name it is a blue liquid in a clear bottle. Dose anyone know the name and if it is worth putting in tour bike every fill up. Thanks All, B Cope.

stoutman · 01-25-2013, 02:54 PM

I've used chemtool B12, Seafoam, Techroline from Chevron which you get with you buy Chevron gas, and RXP. The most effective one I used on an old car (Dodge minivan) was RXP. It would not pass inspection, so I put in the RXP, ran it 100 miles, reset the computer codes, and ran it another 150 miles to and from work. Two weeks later at the next inspection try it passed. Not a scientific test I know, but factual.

I've also had good luck with rough running cars and small engines using the Techroline and Seafoam. The old Yamaha bike with four carbs loved Seafoam.

01-22-2013, 02:21 AM	#1
Kevinhyland Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 158	Fuel Injector Cleaner Would appreciate any input on the use of fuel injector cleaner added to the gas mixture. Is this necessary to keep injectors clean, or is there a better way, or is this even necessary? Also, what is the expected life of the belt on the belt drive? __________________ VBA Member 02305 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero, Black Cobra Tri Ovals Exhaust Cobra Power Pro K&N High Intake Air Filter EOM 15 Inch Windshield EOM Aux Driving Lights EOM iPod Kit, iPod Touch Mustang Wide Touring Studded Seat Castrol Full Synthetic Racing Oil Kuryakyn Black Iso Grips Kuryakyn Stiletto Grip Ends Kuryakyn Offset Highway Pegs Kuryakyn Black Scythe Mirrors Michelin Commander II Tires Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-22-2013, 10:16 AM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Kevin, These motors are known for carbon issues. I've run chemtool B12 2 or 3 times a year to help with this. I prefer it over seafoam. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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01-22-2013, 10:20 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I usually use Seafoam as well, and have tried B12 also. two or three times a year should do it. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-22-2013, 11:23 AM	#5
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	ditto what the others said, you don't need a lot. One can should last a few years. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-22-2013, 11:53 AM	#6
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	I use Chevron Pro gard, the stuff with techron in it. Works good to keep the carbon deposits down. Put some in at each oil change. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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01-22-2013, 12:40 PM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Seafoam __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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01-22-2013, 01:48 PM	#8
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01-22-2013, 03:18 PM	#9
coffey67 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Goreville, Illinois Posts: 202	Seafoam is good stuff for just about everything.
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01-23-2013, 06:04 AM	#10
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Sea foam or B12.. I have used both and they work great, 1 oz per gallon of gas. __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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01-23-2013, 08:14 AM	#11
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	I buy any brand of gasoline that is available when I need it....... I travel all over Canada and USA........ I've never added anything to the fuel, no seafoam, no cleaners....... My 1700 was apart at 194k to have a transmission shaft replaced and there was no carbon buidup in the combustion chamber and the injector nozzles looked clean. I'd say all that 'tune-up in a can' stuff is a waste of money. __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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01-24-2013, 02:05 AM	#12
Kevinhyland Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 158	Thanks everyone for your input, any negative effects of Seafoam or B12 I need to be aware of? __________________ VBA Member 02305 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero, Black Cobra Tri Ovals Exhaust Cobra Power Pro K&N High Intake Air Filter EOM 15 Inch Windshield EOM Aux Driving Lights EOM iPod Kit, iPod Touch Mustang Wide Touring Studded Seat Castrol Full Synthetic Racing Oil Kuryakyn Black Iso Grips Kuryakyn Stiletto Grip Ends Kuryakyn Offset Highway Pegs Kuryakyn Black Scythe Mirrors Michelin Commander II Tires
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01-24-2013, 08:48 AM	#13
Tony Smith Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 123	I would just be careful about using too much too often. Those additives work good for a reason, you would'nt want to damage any of the the seals in the fuel system or keep the piston rings dried out. __________________ '04 Nomad FI Blue/Silver
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01-25-2013, 02:34 PM	#14
BC RED VAQ Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Beecher City IL 62414 Posts: 320	There is a product out to put in your gas that takes care of the ethonal in the gas and dries up the water in the gas. I can't remember the name it is a blue liquid in a clear bottle. Dose anyone know the name and if it is worth putting in tour bike every fill up. Thanks All, B Cope.
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01-25-2013, 02:54 PM	#15
stoutman Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 25	Seafoam, Techroline (Chevron) and RXP I've used chemtool B12, Seafoam, Techroline from Chevron which you get with you buy Chevron gas, and RXP. The most effective one I used on an old car (Dodge minivan) was RXP. It would not pass inspection, so I put in the RXP, ran it 100 miles, reset the computer codes, and ran it another 150 miles to and from work. Two weeks later at the next inspection try it passed. Not a scientific test I know, but factual. I've also had good luck with rough running cars and small engines using the Techroline and Seafoam. The old Yamaha bike with four carbs loved Seafoam. __________________ Warning, high caffeine content!
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