685 kit workshop in new york area.

[Eric J Foster]

Seafoam has come up on the XR650R forum. Ok guys, tell me the magic performs or the change is doesn't. Thanks! E

[edlee1969]

Seafoam is good as a "mild" petroleum based solvent (milder than Berryman's Chemtool anyway) for dissolving carbon buildup in the engine (valves), clogs in the fuel injection, and cleaning the top end of the engine. I've used it quite a bit in various ways on my cars, but with the KLR... not necessary. The KLR is not EFI and carbs to not benefit from it as much if it is dirty (Chemtool is stronger). Never experienced sludge buildup in the crankcase on bikes using moto oil. I would be concerned about its unknown effect on the clutch. Intake never gets that dirty with the KLR carb. Don't bother trying to clean out the top end by sucking it in the intake. I just don't see the point of using it with old thumpers at all unless your bike was running crappy, in which case it probably just benefit more from having the carbs actually taken out and rebuilt. My 2 cents.

[Charlie Y]

O GOD!!! Rebuilding a carburetor, 1 barrell or 4, is not my idea of nice pleasant afternoon. Instead , 4-6 ounces Seafoam in the gastank every 2 or 3 fillups and at the end of the season keeps the idle nice and smooth. Keeps the WOT kick in the pants. When it starts to stumble at the stop light, then its time for another treatment. The jet is starting to narrow because of a slight (thousandths of an inch) buildup of varnish. Using 97 octane makes no diff, as far as I can tell.

----- Original Message ----- From: "edlee1969" eafoam! > Seafoam is good

[sh8knj8kster]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Eric J Foster wrote:

> > > Seafoam has come up on the XR650R forum. Ok guys, tell me the magic > performs or the change is doesn't. > > Thanks! > > E >

~~~~There are 2 groups of peeps on this list with their opinions of Sea Foam. Those that use it and those that don't. You're probably better off reading Sea Foam's website to get an understanding of how it works in *ANY* motor but basically it removes fuel varnish, from everywhere in your motor..depending on how you add to your motor and where http://www.seafoamsales.com/why-sea-foam-motor-treatment-works.html http://www.seafoamsales.com/how-to-use-sea-foam-motor-treatment.html I'm a true believer. Last victim of neglect I used Sea Foam to help restore performance was the 05.5' 950A KTM I bought up in Baltimore this past July. Typical snow bunny motorcycle...used in the summer, left in a corner of the garage over winter, with fuel in tank and no fuel prep before storing for the winter I used my van to fetch the bike because it was not roadworthy enough for a fly and ride. Rear tire was shot, malfunctioning (OEM) starter torque limiter, hence the trip up and back to fetch When I first rode it before buying, it ran rather rough. The twin cylinder motor would stumble, cough and backfire through one or both carbs and hesitate on acceleration. I had a good idea I had to go through the carbs as the PO said the jetting was stock yet it has Leo Vince cans. PO had a shop install the slip ons First thing I did when I got it home was to get some Sea Foam into both fuel tanks. I used 1 ounce Sea Foam per gallon of gas (3 ounces in each side as it holds 6 gallons total). Slowly but surely she stopped misbehaving. IIRC I dosed it a second time and have ridden it approx. 800 miles in the 2 months I've owned it When you go to Sea Foam's website, be sure you read the how to do a 'Hot Soak' method of application On my KLR, I've uesd SF (Sea Foam) in the gas tank, in the crank case and through the carb for a hot soak. Keep it clean, keep it running at peak performance...Use Sea Foam Jake Reddick Fla. "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."--- Mario Andretti http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/

[Fred Hink]

There are two purposes for any advertising.   1.  To help sell their products or services. 2.  To provide information. (see no. 1)   Seafoam may be a wonderful product.  I would take anything I read on the internet with a grain of salt. (including this) Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] sh8knj8k@... [b]Sent:[/b] Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:57 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: Seafoam!   You're probably better off reading Sea Foam's website to get an understanding of how it works in *ANY* motor but basically it removes fuel varnish, from everywhere in your motor..

[landsail@yahoo.com]

Stabil in the fall to put an oil layer over the gas in the tank and in the carb( or better running the gas out of the carb until the engine quits. Gas goes to varnish in as little as two months due to Calif CARB idiots. In the spring add Seafoam to help clean out the stabil plus any gas gone bad. Seems to work on all my 7 bikes, although my injected Hayabusa does not care at 200 mph (TRE elminated) and in a state with only 200 NHP, no CARB regs, and rural Cows!!!! I'll just ride my KLR instead at reasonable speeds. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[dooden]

Pssst Seafoam also stabilizes the fuel.. I have seen "Sta-Bil" treated stuff look worse than untreated fuel. Come out Varnished and Gummy.. I always add SF to my gas cans for 4 wheeler, lawn tractor, generator ect, weedeater/chain saw mix. I would'nt use Stabil to start a fire.. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, landsail@... wrote: > > Stabil in the fall to put an oil layer over the gas in the tank and in the carb( or better running the gas out of the carb until the engine quits. Gas goes to varnish in as little as two months due to Calif CARB idiots. In the spring add Seafoam to help clean out the stabil plus any gas gone bad. Seems to work on all my 7 bikes, although my injected Hayabusa does not care at 200 mph (TRE elminated) and in a state with only 200 NHP, no CARB regs, and rural Cows!!!! I'll just ride my KLR instead at reasonable speeds. > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >

[Jeff Saline]

On Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:20:40 -0000 "conjack01" writes:

> Dear All, > Can anybody recommend a machine shop in the NY and surrounding area > who have experience with the 685 kit? I'd like someone who can > handle the whole operation along with ordering necessary parts. > Thanks > CJ.

<><><><><> <><><><><> CJ, Maybe go to you local dealer or independent shop and talk with them about the 685. They could order the parts from Schnitz Racing www.schnitzracing.com or 800 837-9730, pull the cylinder and have it bored and reinstall with the new parts. To use your cylinder it must be from a 1996 or later KLR650. The earlier cylinders don't have enough meat for the oversize boring. I think Schnitz has a list of "approved" machine shops for the work. Instructions are on the Schnitz site and also come with the piston kit. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT . ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210