Register FAQ Upgrade Membership Community Calendar Today's Posts Search
Go Back   Vulcan Bagger Forums > Technical :: Maintenance :: Performance > Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 01-16-2009, 05:38 PM   #1
zoom45   zoom45 is offline
Sr. Member
 
zoom45's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Terry, Mississippi
Posts: 1,434
Seafoam

Is the seamfoam good to use in a 1500 carbed? If so what is the proper way to use it? I noticed now that we are in cold weather and I'm not riding as much, mine is harder to crank after it sits a week or two. I thought about adding it to see if it helps. I have about 60,000 on it and never had to do anything to the engine. ???
Thanks,
Zoom45
__________________

Bobby Risher
Terry, MS
Kawanow member # 124
South Central Group
2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles



Login or Register to Remove Ads
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 06:19 PM   #2
taranis   taranis is offline
 
taranis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Posts: 802
Seafoam

Just follow the directions on the bottle. Been awhile since I've had to use it (Texas, year-long riding and all that. ;)). Fill the tank, leave a little room for the dose, crank it up and let it run for 5 minutes or so and you're done.

I've dropped a 1/2 bottle in a 2.9 gal tank before, no ill effects.
__________________
_______________________



"Taranis" and the Lovely Ann
KawaNOW Oldschool #885
His: 2006 Nomad
Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 06:21 PM   #3
radco   radco is offline
Sr. Member
 
radco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dedham Maine
Posts: 4,199
Seafoam

SEAFOAM has many threads on here.. try the search for all the info you want :) ,, BUT SEAFOAM is GOOD STUFF,, Carb or injectors,, acts as a stabilizer as well...... Directions on can says 1oz Seafoam Per Gal..alot use it every other tankful and for storage in the winter.. If you go to their site Tons of Q&A posted to answer any question you have per their Techs,,,, Seafoam is Petroleum Based, You can also use it engine oil as a booster, The Tech say you can use it till next xhange,, Most only use it for 2/300 miles before oil change, Help remove sludge in the oil sump. and with more gas being 10% Corn I think Seafoam Marine grade halps with the peoblems that the corn does in the fuel system,,,,,not sure if reg seafoam is the same or not,,,,,Ive been using it for 3 years,,,,,,,,Rich
__________________
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 06:54 PM   #4
bobhamlin   bobhamlin is offline
Advanced Member
 
bobhamlin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Thurmont MD
Posts: 760
Seafoam

I see the name Seafoam, and I resist an urge to bow down in worship.

Over the years, I think Seafoam has been credited with making all combustion engines run better, increasing mph, curing gout, stripping rust, contributing to global warming or cooling (Whichever is best at the time), relieving constipation, curing hangovers, loosening bolts, and instituting world peace.

btw-- I got a shot glass and every other week or so would dump three ounces into the Classic's full tank.
__________________
Bob Hamlin
RC PGR
'06 VN1600D6F
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 07:18 PM   #5
lomax   lomax is offline
Advanced Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Morinville, AB
Posts: 904
Seafoam

....hey Rich
I have it on good authority that if you rub seafoam on replacement joints, the healing process is much quicker! But really, hope the recovery goes good, and quick!!
__________________
________________________________
"lomax"
2014 Voyager

Mike Donahue
Morinville, AB
VBA#17

"Every day above ground is a good one!"
_________________________________



Login or Register to Remove Ads
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 07:26 PM   #6
gopjohnny   gopjohnny is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Moulton Alabama
Posts: 304
Seafoam

cures ED too
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 07:46 PM   #7
dhomoney   dhomoney is offline
Advanced Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK
Posts: 737
Send a message via AIM to dhomoney Send a message via Yahoo to dhomoney
Seafoam

Yeah that is called Hard Seafoam, for when the moment is there and timing is of the essence.
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 07:50 PM   #8
dhomoney   dhomoney is offline
Advanced Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK
Posts: 737
Send a message via AIM to dhomoney Send a message via Yahoo to dhomoney
Seafoam

I use it to keep my bald head as shiny as Kojak's head
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 08:33 PM   #9
cactusjack   cactusjack is offline
Mega-Contributor
 
cactusjack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever!
Posts: 21,926
Seafoam

Seafoam is also a great dessert topping!

No! It's a floorwax!

(from an old SNL skit)
__________________
Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks
VBA #00105
H.O.G. #4250060

2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci



:: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 ::


Rallies: Mesquite '08|Custer '09|Cortez '10|Crescent City '11|Kanab '12|Antlers '12|Estes Park '13|Antlers '13|Orofino '14|The Dalles '17

 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 09:15 PM   #10
roseman   roseman is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 54
Seafoam


Quote:
Originally Posted by cactusjack
Seafoam is also a great dessert topping!

No! It's a floorwax!

(from an old SNL skit)
Your BOTH right! Its a dessert topping AND a floorwax!

<third best routine....first is bass-o-matic, and the second was "she is about as bright as a small appliance light bulb">

But to keep on topic....seafoam is great. I even use it with a QTip and toothbrush to clean my throttlebody.


and before anyone else says it...yes, I use it for my bike too.
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 09:27 PM   #11
ells   ells is offline
Sr. Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boulder County, Colorado
Posts: 2,014
Seafoam

Paid almost $10 a for can of it today (Checkers), that's getting a little out of hand.
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 10:08 PM   #12
audiogooroo   audiogooroo is offline
Sr. Member
 
audiogooroo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 3,390
Seafoam

Ten bucks????
Wow! That is out of hand. Last can I bought was 2 months ago and it was $5.99 at Pep Boys.
__________________

Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter
Colorado Springs, CO
VBA #248
VROC #17261
1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2009, 10:30 PM   #13
borto1990   borto1990 is offline
Member
 
borto1990's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: grand rapids, mi
Posts: 475
Seafoam

When I bought my 04 vulcan 750 I'd hit the throttle and the idle would hang high revs and not come back down, my crappy local kaw dealer wanted 250 "just to check" carbs out. Luckly a local vn750.com er filled me in on seafoam. put in a healthy dose every tank full for a can and a half.. problem solved.. I put some in every couple tanks now.
 
Reply With Quote
Reply



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Where to get seafoam 1500 & 1600 Nomad 22 07-02-2012 04:40 PM
seafoam on sale fish Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 3 04-18-2011 08:54 AM
Seafoam schoeney 1500 & 1600 Nomad 15 02-02-2009 08:32 PM
SeaFoam at Walmart pablo Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 6 05-13-2008 05:36 PM
Seafoam anyone use it? Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 17 09-01-2007 05:35 AM



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.