Fuel Additives

Vegas Street Rider · 08-23-2023, 06:40 PM

Haven't posted in quite a while. Just thought those of you who own a GZ whether stock or went the cafe racer route might be interested in this little tip.

One of the biggest issues based on the many posts seems to be clogged up carburetors due to off season storage. Regardless of what quality of fuel you all use, you need to treat that fuel periodically to reduce the build up of varnish that creates issues with how it runs.

My advice, take it or leave it, is to periodically add Seafoam or other similar products to your fuel tank to keep the system clean. My '09 now has some 25K miles on it and I have never had to break into my fuel system (carburetor) to clean the fuel ports, etc. Also, I recommend using Stabil in my fuel if I am going to store my bike without usage for a while, keeping the fuel in a respectable condition.

Just thought you all could use some free advice. It is worth what you paid for it. Ride safe.

blaine · 08-27-2023, 08:32 PM

I have used SeaFoam for over 40 years as both a stabilizer & a cleaner.....Never a carb problem.

Vegas Street Rider · 08-28-2023, 01:39 AM

Nice to see another member posting. I know most have moved on to bigger bikes, but I just can't find a reason not to keep my little thumper for commuting around the valley. When my other bikes are long gone, I will probably still have this one.

Safe riding.

08-23-2023, 06:40 PM	#1
Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,108	Fuel Additives Haven't posted in quite a while. Just thought those of you who own a GZ whether stock or went the cafe racer route might be interested in this little tip. One of the biggest issues based on the many posts seems to be clogged up carburetors due to off season storage. Regardless of what quality of fuel you all use, you need to treat that fuel periodically to reduce the build up of varnish that creates issues with how it runs. My advice, take it or leave it, is to periodically add Seafoam or other similar products to your fuel tank to keep the system clean. My '09 now has some 25K miles on it and I have never had to break into my fuel system (carburetor) to clean the fuel ports, etc. Also, I recommend using Stabil in my fuel if I am going to store my bike without usage for a while, keeping the fuel in a respectable condition. Just thought you all could use some free advice. It is worth what you paid for it. Ride safe. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2023, 08:32 PM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	I have used SeaFoam for over 40 years as both a stabilizer & a cleaner.....Never a carb problem. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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08-28-2023, 01:39 AM	#3
Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,108	Nice to see another member posting. I know most have moved on to bigger bikes, but I just can't find a reason not to keep my little thumper for commuting around the valley. When my other bikes are long gone, I will probably still have this one. Safe riding. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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