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29 Oct 2022 13:53 #876169 by gordone
Seafoam was created by gordone
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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29 Oct 2022 14:46 #876174 by Scirocco
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NO!

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30 Oct 2022 09:20 #876198 by gordone
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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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30 Oct 2022 10:07 #876202 by azman857
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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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30 Oct 2022 14:29 #876214 by Ojisan rider
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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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30 Oct 2022 15:24 #876216 by Irish Yobbo
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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.

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30 Oct 2022 18:58 #876223 by Nessism
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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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31 Oct 2022 07:00 - 31 Oct 2022 07:20 #876237 by Injected
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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.
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31 Oct 2022 07:07 #876238 by Street Fighter LTD
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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
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31 Oct 2022 08:10 - 31 Oct 2022 08:11 #876241 by Wookie58
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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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31 Oct 2022 15:04 #876248 by urankjj
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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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31 Oct 2022 20:05 #876256 by Elfarm98648
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Well while we’re throwing out ideas, Just give it the Italian tune up. 
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