Can you run SeaFoam through a 5th's valve train?

dino71 · 06-15-2009, 10:35 AM

I know how to do this with my car, just remove the vacuum hose from the brake area and pour it in at about 2500 rpms but I was wondering if it can be done on a 5th GEN to clean out carbon deposits on top of the valves.

MrMojoRisin921 · 08-09-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dino71

I know how to do this with my car, just remove the vacuum hose from the brake area and pour it in at about 2500 rpms but I was wondering if it can be done on a 5th GEN to clean out carbon deposits on top of the valves.

I used Seafoam on my '98 with 25k mile and omg, it is like having a new bike! I openned up the airbox and revved the engine as I poured some down each down tube until about a 1/4 of the can was left, then I stalled the engine with the remaining. I let it sit for 15 minutes, cranked it up, had the smoke show for a while and now have a new bike

dino71 · 08-19-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMojoRisin921

I used Seafoam on my '98 with 25k mile and omg, it is like having a new bike! I openned up the airbox and revved the engine as I poured some down each down tube until about a 1/4 of the can was left, then I stalled the engine with the remaining. I let it sit for 15 minutes, cranked it up, had the smoke show for a while and now have a new bike

Thanks MOJO! I am going to try this next weekend!

revguy · 10-21-2009, 08:39 PM

I would like to know how it worked for you after you do it and if it made any changes to the bikes performance.

betarace · 10-21-2009, 09:22 PM

also think about BG44K - works wonders!

NorcalBoy · 10-21-2009, 09:28 PM

SeaFoam is safe for every ic engine ever manufactured except the one that comes as standard equipment in a 5g.....read the fine print on the container

reg71 · 10-22-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NorcalBoy

SeaFoam is safe for every ic engine ever manufactured except the one that comes as standard equipment in a 5g.....read the fine print on the container

elaborate as I do not have a can of seafoam handy...

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06-15-2009, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
dino71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Last Online: Today 11:53 AM Location: Central New Jersey My Ride: 1998 VFR Posts: 196 Thanks: 19 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Can you run SeaFoam through a 5th's valve train? I know how to do this with my car, just remove the vacuum hose from the brake area and pour it in at about 2500 rpms but I was wondering if it can be done on a 5th GEN to clean out carbon deposits on top of the valves.

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betarace Eye Poker Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: Today 04:28 PM Location: Middleburg, VA View my Photo Gallery Posts: 670 Thanks: 37 Thanked 92 Times in 63 Posts	also think about BG44K - works wonders! __________________ 2006 Ducati 999S Nero Mono Limited Edition 1992 Honda VFR750F (reborn) 2004 Ducati 998S Final Edition 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 1992 Honda VFR750F 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 750W 1990 Honda CBR600F 1989 Honda CBR600F 1973 Schwinn Stingray 3 Speed

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