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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.
Just as you indicate, carbon, compression (too high), cheap gas and engine overheating are all potential reasons.
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???
What is this mystery sea-foam you speak of? lol
This particular product is used to help stabilize fuel, reduce carbon etc...
Here's some info and a place to order (through us, we get a buck or two which helps keep the lights on).
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/products/seafoam.html (http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/products/seafoam.html)
Sea-foam motor treatment. I think the "motor tune" product is the same stuff.
They also make a transmission treatment which is great, too (automatic trans in cars).
Right on, thanks Chief!!
I was having a similar problem, pinging in top gear or under a load while accellerating on my '99 1500.
i put 1 oz of sea foam per gallon of gas in the tank, for 2 tanks back to back,
it has greatly improved the problem.
I have not fogged my engine yet, just a little afraid after seeing some of the videos online.
Nor have i put any in my crankcase yet.
My friend has a similar problem on his '00 800 vulcan classic, but he has not taken the plunge, he is researching sea foam some more.
I do think we will be having a sea foam fogging party one day.
when he comes around.
Bottom line... I believe it works.
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