Technical information and Q&A applicable to all years and models of Goldwings
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ankgrays
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by ankgrays »
Would Seafoam work in a GW radiator too?
Apply, run awhile, drain and refill?

I don't tolerate voluntary stupidity very well, and it seems to be rampant now-a-days.
Only a fool looks for logic in the chambers of the human heart.
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FM-USA
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by FM-USA »
ankgrays wrote:Would Seafoam work in a GW radiator too?
Apply, run awhile, drain and refill?

Wake in the morning and re-read your post.
Oil and water still don't mix.
Question is understandable since SeaFoam seems to be a cure-all.
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ankgrays
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by ankgrays »
Fm, you're exactly right. I woke up in the middle of the night, thinking about it,and I said to myself:
"Self, that only works with petroleum based products...that won't work at all."

I don't tolerate voluntary stupidity very well, and it seems to be rampant now-a-days.
Only a fool looks for logic in the chambers of the human heart.
Ulysses Everett McGill
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FM-USA
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by FM-USA »
ankgrays wrote:Fm, you're exactly right. I woke up in the middle of the night, thinking about it,and I said to myself:
"Self, that only works with petroleum based products...that won't work at all."

AHHHhhhhh nightmares.
COLD sweat, shaking, eyes W-I-D-E and blinking nightmares.

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maintainer
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1982 GL 1100 Interstate (Sold)
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by maintainer »
I'm your huckleberry.
True value.com only $9.99 won't harm anything.
1982 GL 1100 Interstate SOLD
1977 GL 1000 Standard (naked can be good, who knew?)
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FM-USA
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by FM-USA »
maintainer wrote:I'm your huckleberry.
True value.com only $9.99 won't harm anything.
Through the fuel system? 
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maintainer
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by maintainer »
FM-USA wrote:maintainer wrote:I'm your huckleberry.
True value.com only $9.99 won't harm anything.
Through the fuel system? 
No,
no,
no !!!
This recommendation is for the radiator, rust removal, flushing before coolant replacement.
1982 GL 1100 Interstate SOLD
1977 GL 1000 Standard (naked can be good, who knew?)
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FM-USA
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by FM-USA »
maintainer wrote:FM-USA wrote:maintainer wrote:I'm your huckleberry.
True value.com only $9.99 won't harm anything.
Through the fuel system? 
No,
no,
no !!!
This recommendation is for the radiator, rust removal, flushing before coolant replacement.
Didn't think so but was curious since it wasn't mentioned for this post.