fuel stabilizers

[Roadog]

  Used to use Sta-Bil until I saw it separate on the shelf, use Sea Foam now but it has gotten $$$, dont know anything about B-2 Chem Tool.  Have been told that Sea Foam is hard on carb parts, rubber and plastic parts.  I have used Sea Foam a good while with no issues...so far.  What do you use and why ? Thanks.

TLB

[salty1]

Use Seafoam! Chemtool is hard on rubber parts, but works better in cleaning up carbs IMO.

[fudgie]

Im not sure the B-2 is a fuel stabilizer. I dont remember. I usually use sea foam but I found STP makes the same thing but alot cheaper so I'm giving it a try.

[salty1]

Check this thread out too!   

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,49371.0.html

[Patrick]

I'm a Sea-foam guy,, been using it for 40 years.. It doesn't hurt anything like the others can do..  I buy this stuff by the gallon.. I've tried Sta-bil,, and its junk as far as I'm concerned..

[dreamchaser]

Try Startron, you will like it.  Low price, very concentrated and does what it claims.  It has pleased me more than once.   Gary

[Farther]

I use Sta-Bil Marine Formula with good success.  My brother, who live in Minnesota, used the Sta-Bil too and his bike starts every Spring.

[Motorider]

Good reading on this subject, http://www.biobor.com/Practical-Sailor-Fuel-Additives-That-Fight-Corrosion.php

[salty1]

Motorider thanks for sharing the great article. It makes good old Seafoam look pretty good.

[Patrick]

Yes,, I agree.. Thats a good article.. I've never liked additives,, but,,  A friend that owns the local marina [ mercury] recommended Sea-foam about 40 years ago rather than sell me carburetor kits.. I like it because it works and doesn't hurt anything.. I found the comparison interesting..

[NITRO]

The tech writer from Cycle World recently recommended startron over all the others. I've used sta-bil in the past, will be switching now.

[Farther]

I used both Sta-Bil and SeaFoam in the past but will be switching to only SeaFoam based on that article.  Too bad SeaFoam dosn't come in the convienent dispenser bottle like Sta-Bill does.

[Aquaman]

What about Amsoil fuel stabilizer ? They have been around a long time & I personally think they have one of the best synth oils out there !

[t-man403]

What about Amsoil fuel stabilizer ? They have been around a long time & I personally think they have one of the best synth oils out there !

I use Ams-oil in my bike but Seafoam for cleaning periodically and as a stabilizer. Great product!
Never thought of looking to Ams-oil for a stabilizer. Might have to check into that for the heck of it.

[T.P.]

From my October post.

Re: Mixing additives
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I stopped by Sea Foam A few years back to talk with Technical Service Manager Jim Davis about Sea Foam use for long term winter storage. he said it would not be a problem to use a whole can per tank. since 2004 I have used a whole can, and now use 3 whole cans for 3 Motorcycle's   T.P. 

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[LinnB]

I got into a habit 6-7 years ago with my first Valk ('98 Standard) of putting a whole can of Seafoam in the tank once a month and am now doing the same with my '99 Interstate.  

About 2 months prior to winter storage I put in a can with about with every other fill-up in antipation of the bikes sitting for 3-4 months.  So far I've not had a fuel or carb related problem but both bikes are low mileage compared to some other members (40k on Standard, 65k on Interstate).

It may be overkill but every spring they start up with 2-3 cranks of the starter and are ready to go    

[miscott]

OK, so where can one get this mysterious miracle product called Seafoam?
I've checked the websites of both O'Rielly's & Autozone. Not listed on either one, so I'm thinking they don't carry it.
Where do you guys get yours?

Also, speaking of Winterizing the Valk, do you guys recommend using a Battery Tender, or is it just easier to go out to the garage periodically and fire up the ol gurl and let her run awhile?

[fudgie]

OK, so where can one get this mysterious miracle product called Seafoam?
I've checked the websites of both O'Rielly's & Autozone. Not listed on either one, so I'm thinking they don't carry it.
Where do you guys get yours?

Also, speaking of Winterizing the Valk, do you guys recommend using a Battery Tender, or is it just easier to go out to the garage periodically and fire up the ol gurl and let her run awhile?

Our Auto zone has it, so does our other parts store. Our Farm store and walmart also has it. Farm store also has it by the gallons. I have not used a tender nor do I ever plan on it. I put stabilizer in her and put her to bed from Nov to March/April. Fires every time. I use to run it a few times a winter but have not the last 7 yrs or more. Our winters range from -10 to 40. Unheated detached garage.

[salty1]

FWIW, use a battery tender. Starting your bike may have some negative side effects, like running it rich, condensation accumulating in the mufflers, etc. if you run it, I would definitely get it warmed up before turning it off again.

[Bone]

We have cold winters in s. Michigan. I always pull the battery and put it in the basement of the house. I check the charge once a month it holds pretty steady. Cold storage lowers the charge.
Stabil works for me the bike starts after 2-4 cranks. Before you buy the bottle hold it up and look at the contents. I think some people have bought bottles that sat on the shelf left over from previous seasons.

[NITRO]

OK, so where can one get this mysterious miracle product called Seafoam?
I've checked the websites of both O'Rielly's & Autozone. Not listed on either one, so I'm thinking they don't carry it.
Where do you guys get yours?

Also, speaking of Winterizing the Valk, do you guys recommend using a Battery Tender, or is it just easier to go out to the garage periodically and fire up the ol gurl and let her run awhile?

O'Reilly's has it, that's where I got my last can.