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Seafoam for a week - Bad?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jvitzu, Oct 12, 2009.

  1. jvitzu

    jvitzu Member

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    Should I be concerned if I have Seafoam in a bike's full tank for a week with the petcock on PRI?

    Long story short, I put 2oz in a nearly full XJ650 tank then the bike decides not to start. This was a week ago, and I haven't been able to get the bike running yet. Now it just occurred to me that maybe the Seafoam could seep into the carbs, since I didn't close-off the petcock.
     
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    I don't think there's need to be concerned. Seafoam is a fuel stabilizer and it is recommended to run the engine to get the product into the carbs for storage. I ran it in mine to help clean some varnish residue that broke free from th tank. No problems.
     
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    Having the petcock on PRI and leaving it there is a bad idea. Since your gas can leak into your engine and mix with your oil there.
     
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    From my experience, it has no negative effects and some riders leave it in their tanks/bikes over the winter months.

    When you say "the bike decided not to start," do you mean, the bike will not turn over/start? Does it fire/ignite? Some people might suggest using a starter fluid.

    I would also check your battery to ensure you have enough charge, in the event that it is not a fully charged battery/etc.
     
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