2007 Suzuki LTR 450 Starts but sputters

[pokerdad911]

My 07 Ltr 450 starts but wont stay idleing.My bike had sat for a long time and stupid me did not drain gas out of quad for storage. I took out gas before starting, and put in new gas. Old gas was sticky looking or varnished. Do you think my fuel filter is gunked up and fuel is barely passing thru to the injectors. I hope the crappy gas did not get by filter and gunk up my injectors. I want it to run like a champ like it did before 8 months ago.. HELP.. Any wisdom would help greatly.

[KnightHawk]

Go get some Sea Foam. Read how much to use cause you don't want to much. Sea Foam is get for cleaning injector or so I'm told.

Even though you drained the fuel you still had enough that got through and gummed the injectors I'm guessing.

[pokerdad911]

I have never heard of sea foam. Where do I get it at? And when I do. How much do I use.

[AQUAJOE]

Seafoam would be helpful in small amounts until you get things cleaned up in your engine and fuel system.

Once youget everything running well then you would want to use Stabil gas additive regularly to keep it clean and running smooth.

When you go to store it (if you do) you would add Seafoam to the gas and run the motor for several minutes and then shut it down. That will lube the motor and keep the fuel from gelling when it sits for long periods of time.

This will pretty much eliminate sputtering caused by bad, old fuel and or moisture in the fuel.

Edited November 30, 2011 by AQUAJOE
further explanation

[KnightHawk]

Sea Foam can be bought at the auto parts store.

[Ajmboy]

* Added year and manufacturer to thread title.