ok dumb move

Ok, I know it was a dumb move but.....was out with a few mates - i was
riding they were in their 4wd's (1st mistake)

We came across a nice boghole/waterhole. None of us were sure how deep it
was, so i volunteered to try it as a bike is easier to unbog than a car.
(2nd mistake)

It seemed ok depthwise for a little bit, then had a sudden dropoff where the
water was over my seat, and the bike obviously stopped firing.

After dragging it out, i dropped the bottom of the carby off, and let out
the water (didnt seem much there tho)....I also set the bike on reserve, and
drained the water out of the tank. while I had access to the float as well
(not much water there either)

Bike started ok after that.....but, at higher revs its now choking and
misfiring, but is fine at low-medium revs....checked the carby bowl
periodically, but theres no more water in it.

Having done this twice before, Usually what happens is after a couple of
days, somthing dries out I guess, and high revving is fine again. I am
curious however, what the hell else is getting water to it that it doesnt
like? As if I can fix that problem while im out "in the field" it would be
alot easier....I am using a 82 model dr250 scrub basher

PS....Im not going out with my 4wd mates anymore, I could of easily avoided
this boghole myself on the bike, but I seem to be the guinea pig for them so
they can see about car access, think I will stick to my dirt bike riding
mates

 

This may be a silly question, but why not use a stick or something to check
the depth?

 

Probably mud in your jets. Pull the carb again, remove the jets
and emulsion tubes (summary: the brass bits), clean them out
WITH COMPRESSED AIR NOT WITH A BIT OF WIRE (and try not to
blow them across the room ...)

Don't forget, you're risking getting a cylinderful of water
and suffering hydraulic lock, which can do terrible mischeif.
Remove sparkplug and turn it over a few times just to make
sure the cylinder is clear.

I think you're beginning to understand the _real_ secret ...
don't drown the poor fucker!

-----sharks

 

You could have walked the crossing first, you wouldnt have any less wet.

Sounds like water in the jets, you dont get rid of that by simply draing the
float bowl, a bead of water can stick inside the jet and petrol will not
clear it.
--
Al

"Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon. "

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Thanks guys, I have a neighbour with a air compressor, so might visit him
later today with a 6pack of beer and a nice smile !

Will also remove the plug and have a go at removing any water in the
cylinder heads ...I should of walked across it yes...actually, bugger that
they should of walked across it as it was their cars they were worried
about!....I wouldnt of got wet myself then either.

Cheers Guys and thanks

 

What about the "electrics" cavities ?? ignition etc .

 

unless, of course, there was a lawn mower handy......

;-)

Moike

 

Thats fine, I did the same myself on a PE175 Suzuki, the water looked lower
than the day before when I walked it, so I rode through. When it stopped,
the fuel cap and handlebars were the only part of the bike above water.
Luckily no hydraulic lock.

Two stokes are easy to clear, pop the pipe of the barrel, tip it over and
kick it till its clear. Took a long tow before she'd start though.

Al

"Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon. "

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