I put Sea Foam in the Crank Case of my Goldwing | Worth it?

I watched the Goldwing Docs video about putting sea foam in your engine oil to break up any clumps of oil goop from the crank case. At nearly 100,000 miles, I figured it would be worth checking out. Does it live up to what they said it would do?
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[@travharrell1713]

SeaFoam recommends running 100 to 300 miles with the SeaFoam in the oil. Plus if there was no gunk in the engine, you can't get gunk out. I'm guessing the previous owner changed the oil when he was supposed to do it. I use it on my vehicles, 4 wheelers and Side by Side. All of my current vehicles and toys were purchased used. In all cases, I immediately changed the oil, then added SeaFoam and the changed the oil. It came out "gunky".

[@Hi.Tech.Redneck]

I’ve never used sea foam in my oil , but I might have to try it next time . Good video Mike . These old Goldwings will never run out of content !! 🤣

[@UncleBogator]

I wouldn’t have even thought of it had it not been for a video I watched from goldwing docs. Cheers my man

[@anonimous2451]

Or more correctly the starter sprag clutch. A short ride, maybe not but a good 100 mile ride over multiple days remembering to not rev it over 4.5k and make sure the engine temp reaches full operating temps each ride (at least 20 mins). It does work so does ATF but ATF takes a bit longer to work. use cheap oil after change for maybe 500 miles and then go back to your favorite Quality oil.

[@PinksAdventures]

I used seafoam on an oil change on my daughters old car once....some crazy lumpy shite came out of there!!...engine must be pretty clean in that goldwing!!...thanks for sharing...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

[@UncleBogator]

See this is what I was hoping for! But like you said it must be running clean or the previous guy cleared it already. Cheers 🍻

[@MrZipperhead16]

My bike was setting for like 3 years before I bought it. Even with fresh gas it ran a little rough. 4 oz. in the oil and the rest in the tank. 150 miles later it was running like new and the oil was pretty dark. Did a quick change with the cheap walmart stuff then a full change in 100 miles with Rotella T 15-40. Smooth as silk ever since.

[@clay1883]

What "cheap Walmart stuff" are you talking about? I didn't know Walmart had any MA oil branded with their name.

[@MrZipperhead16]

@@clay1883 Supetech full synthetic 10/40. Just as good as the name brand stuff but cheaper. I was using it to flush the motor before putting in good stuff.

[@jamcbride225]

Hey Mike....good vid man. I feel for ya on the coolant leak. I had one on my 93 1500 and drove me nuts. It would pool on top of the block...I could see it. I took off all kinds of stuff to try to get a better look..it sucked. I ended up getting some stop leak in there. Like you - probably going against all kinds of motorcycle rules but I was at the end of my rope. Hey..it worked!!!! I sold that bike a couple years ago - riding 2016 wing now. Love'em!!!! I hear ya...I may or may not have had a few glasses of brown water too. LOL

[@UncleBogator]

It’s a never ending story with these man lol! Glad that stop leak worked for you. I was hesitant to try it on mine. I bet that 2016 is worlds different.

[@vaultexplorers1337]

Great video. We like your style. Keep up the great work!

[@quickcalsgarage4782]

The 1 oz of sea foam is just a maintenance dose. Not enough to do what you are trying to do. If you're on any of the goldwing forums they recommend a HEAVY dose for your starter sprag? might be the word, and also for a slipping clutch. And ride about 100 miles then change the oil. I did this for my clutch and it fixed it. YMMV

[@dummgelauft]

Did you try a Honda car dealership for the coolant?

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

awesome video Mike, anybody that has a motorcycle will always have content. i have 3 Harleys and i'm guaranteed content for my channel lol getting my Dyna ready for my Florida trip on March 11th should be in Tampa late Saturday or early Sunday. gonna be a long ride coming from Central Michigan.👍

[@UncleBogator]

One thing you can always count on with a motorcycle is maintenance haha. Hey man be safe getting down here. See ya at the camp out 🍻

[@markwarren-s9h]

i put sea foam in my gl1500 crank case rode 100 miles and tar came out of my engine new oil and now she is 100% i put 8oz in my gas tank and 8oz in my crank case!! dont do it all the time but when you get a new bike !!!!!!

[@adz62]

I use seafoam before an oil change in my SUV and use the 1 Oz. per quart of oil ratio and then pour the rest of the can in with a full tank of fuel. I then run the vehicle till the tank is about empty. Then I do the oil change. After doing this I have noticed that the new oil seems to be a lot cleaner longer when checking the dip stick. I do not think you ran it long enough to clean the deposits. I would think that there would be less deposits in an engine that has synthetic oil vs conventional oil. I have not done this with my bikes but will give it a try this season.

[@UncleBogator]

I was thinking that I may not have run it long enough.

[@jdreyno1958]

I have never used Seafoam, but have always heard of it. Good luck tracking down the leak.

[@UncleBogator]

It's been a struggle!

[@docdoc2883]

Mike, so entertaining. “ I might have had 10 beers in a 4 hour period”. Funny as shit. Keep up the good content.

[@UncleBogator]

Can neither confirm nor deny

[@Mr_Morazzles]

Great vid bud!

[@UncleBogator]

Appreciate it! Cheers 🍻

[@Phillzillaa]

I always wondered if Sea Foam did anything. Great video man

[@UncleBogator]

Apparently it’s supposed to! I call shenanigans

[@supermankent1041]

Check out "project farm" old truck sea foam

[@quicksandproductions]

Mike I tap the wrench gently with a hammer initially - Oil is Cleaner than mine

[@CenPapi]

Someones probably already said this, but, seafoam recommends putting in their product 100-300 miles before your oil change

[@Tom-h3s4x]

It's not a "letdown" if you drain your oil and it's not "clumpy".

[@Wildtamson]

NGL first vid but i see a goldwing with a piss missile in the garage you seem like my kinda dude hell yeah paused 48 seconds into video to share this with you. off from that topic i ride an 05 katana 600 runs and rides fine dont know who did what in the first 11k miles im nearing 18k like i said rides great already hit it with seafoam in the tank should i throw some in the crank case ? I assume after that ride with it in the crank case its time for new oil with a filter?

[@UncleBogator]

lol idk what a piss missile is but the term made me laugh. What is that? I didn’t do this seafoam right in this video. I should have ridden 100 miles or so with it and I didn’t. But yes definitely change oil and filter afterward. BUT… this was only to help clear the sludge from the centrifugal starter. Nothing else.

[@richardramos9799]

If you do frequent oil changes you won't have any clumps. Clumps are on the too long between oil changes like any dirty motor.

[@any2wheels729]

Hope your parts come in soon then later. Great video sir keep up the good work.

[@UncleBogator]

Appreciate it my man! Cheers 🍻

[@Recycledhooligan]

Take it easy man & we’ll holler at you later.

[@UncleBogator]

Thanks for coming by man

[@Recycledhooligan]

@@UncleBogator thanks for the reply

[@adrianb1655]

Any words of advice on an 88 Goldwing not starting? I changed the oil and filter, I got as much of the old gas out of the tank that I could. I changed out a master fuse. Anyone else got some advice for me?

[@UncleBogator]

Sorry my man. Not sure

[@pat1475]

Here for the classy Goldwing content. 🤙🏼 Uncle Rico sends his regards.

[@MinnowMoto]

Just grabbed the same helmet. Metallic Matte Blue, guess we will not be helmet bothers anymore. Great video Ride Safe.

[@UncleBogator]

Red vs Blue. It’s classic

[@truckerpaulandbacardi]

I too just got a neotec 2. Not white. Matte black

[@UncleBogator]

Nice! Mine just came in this week.

[@dgratale]

Pegging? I'm just here for the motorcycle content. :-)

[@NoOne-wk4gz]

It was designed for two-stroke engines

[@isaacbranch6244]

Maybe you should buy your coolant in large quantities lol

[@UncleBogator]

Not a bad idea

[@throttlemasterdotcom3280]

sea foam is naptoline and pale oil

[@iancharlton5530]

Nobody wants a white helmet reds perfect 😃👍🍺

[@UncleBogator]

White Modulars are the LAW on goldwings

[@Riverratrides]

Gold wing start with taking the seat off

[@UncleBogator]

Oddly enough I’ve done loads of maintenance on this thing and haven’t taken it off yet. Oddball

[@cwroberts79]

It’s time to just crack an egg in the radiator and be done with it.

[@UncleBogator]

Toss some bacon on there and we’re good!

[@EddieFresh3]

Is sea foam supposed to not go in there?

[@UncleBogator]

No spoilers

[@Recycledhooligan]

I’m not sure I won’t even use automotive fuel treatment in my bike

[@wmike8162]

Hit a brewery???

[@UncleBogator]

What?

[@MidLifeMotoCrisis]

Hit me up whenever you come to Orlando, first rounds on me!

[@elixier33]

Look you don't need to put seafoam in your oil you shouldn't be putting anything on your oil. You put the oil in the bike you ride you forget about it. Seafoam is great if you've got a problem you don't have a problem so stop trying to fix what you don't have wrong. I would be very concerned if Frankie s*** was coming out of your engine at any point in its lifetime. I put 880k on my GL 1500 before I bought an 1800 and it no point did I ever see any sludge black goop crap. You don't need it. Waste of money and time.

[@UncleBogator]

Preventative maintenance has its place

[@allone273]

@@UncleBogator 🤣🤣🤣