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Posted by greenbarn
 - July 18, 2012, 16:13:56 PM

If it were mine, I would run some sea-foam through it.  I haven't used it in a bike, but I don't see how it would hurt anything.  There are perhaps better treatments available, I don't know for sure, but  I've had a lot of success on small engines with it, though - chainsaws, mowers, atv's, I use it for all my small engines, and for customers as well.  Come to think of it, I think I'll dump some in my 800 as a preventative.   Does anyone out there use or (have used) seafoam in their bike???

Posted by chief
 - July 17, 2012, 14:22:00 PM

Just as you indicate, carbon, compression (too high), cheap gas and engine overheating are all potential reasons.

Posted by ddrifter
 - July 17, 2012, 08:37:44 AM

 >:(

Recently my 1999 Drifter has begun to'ping' but only 2 up and only when I roll on in top gear on the highway.
Anyone else had this problem or know a cure. I guess lean running and carbon deposits are the obvious cause.

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