Need help trouble after Seafoam 84 vt500

[donjuan_rico]

I think the issue was the mixture of gas to sea foam was not right. I use sea foam every fourth tank full and only put a couple ounces in when I do. Never had an issue like what you described.

[El Fenix]

If you had a 1/4 tank, and poured in a full thing of Seafoam, that would explain it.

[Camo2]

You ran out of gas.

[SnoGhost13]

Originally Posted by Camo2

You ran out of gas.

Why is it so hard for people to figure this out today?

Gas mix is the same whether petcock is in ON position or RESERVE position. If it ran fine on reserve to the gas station, the only possibility is that it was out of gas unless the bike has 2 separate gas tanks.

[MizzenMast54]

Originally Posted by MrGrinch

LOL! I was just being a smart a$$, but you might be surprised at some on the things I have run across or seen people do.

i could imagine.... btw i really like the black color on the lower fork, exhaust, grab rail / bar and engine, looks very sharp, is that powdercoat or rattle? i would like that effect on my 84..

[MrGrinch]

I didn't have anyone to powder coat and was looking to keep the cost down, so it's all rattle-can.

For all the non-engine/exhaust parts, I gave a quick sanding with around 500 grit paper to scuff the surface of the aluminum and even the chromed parts, then used self-etching primer, then hit it with the enamel.
Primer:
Dupli-Color :: Self-Etching Primer
Enamel in Flat Black:
Dupli-Color :: Premium Enamel

For the engine, I used a flat black engine enamel, and for the exhaust I used a exhaust / header specific paint. I scuff sanded all parts before painting and left all parts that I painted to sit for at least 2 days to cure before I would even handle them. So far it's holding up pretty well.