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What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:37 am
by tim
Just playing with the idea of working on a bike and bringing another one back to life.
95% WON'T happen, BUT...... doesn't hurt to think and talk about it.
It would be a monster 620.
(I know I know, but I've got my reasons, and a Kwaka's planned for me once on my fulls. (or before If I can jag a Ninja 250; might suck to go back from a 500 to a 250 tho))
No idea of damage or condition, will go and find out soon once I'm armed with a bit more knowledge.
Wondering what to look for?
Potential BIG problems?
Internal corrosion etc?
Thanks!
Have a great day.
Re: What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:36 am
by ijuschill
Sounds like a good plan Tim, but submerged how much and in what kind of liquid? sea water or normal water?
Re: What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:07 am
by tim
fresh water i believe
Re: What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:12 am
by robracer
Tim this one could be a problem .... if the water got in the engine through the exhaust & possibly carbs it could be a big fix
some of the bikes going to MD have been sitting around a while & if this one was sittimng around there could be serious concerns about corrosion. I would keep looking .....hey the other one is dry.... I think
Re: What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:10 am
by tim
robracer wrote:I would keep looking .....hey the other one is dry.... I think
Both the same apparently, partially submerged in fresh water.
Yeah, potential for A LOT of issues.
Re: What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:53 pm
by timmyrocks
go see if it starts
i thought these were fuel injected
Re: What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:43 pm
by robracer
Even so tim if she was drowned I dare say there would be problems
Re: What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:41 pm
by kevindinho
whats wrong with a 250 Tim!!?? man i like them monsters as well they look sick
Re: What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:56 pm
by IsleofNinja
robracer wrote:Even so tim if she was drowned I dare say there would be problems
Fair call RR but the main factors to consider are ;
>How long submerged?
>purchase $$$$$$$$$$
>How old / farked pre swim?
>How mechanically clued up you are / how much bribery required for your newly re aquainted very best mate (who happens to be a bike spanner man)
Things to consider regarding potential resurection;
>was it running when it was dunked? ie did it hydraulic lock ? if so prob not worth it
>How far submerged ? ie will it need forks / shock stripped and rebuilt? $$$$$
>It WILL need wheel bearings and headstem bearings replaced plus a full strip down , clean up and re lubing all cantilever/dogbone / shock / swingarm bearings etc etc .
Better yet I'll buy them for $50 posted
Re: What happens to a bike when it gets submerged? Too much?
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:23 pm
by triway
Main problem if it has been submerged completely will be electrics.
New ecu =$$$$$$$$$$$$$
New dash =$$$$$$$$$$$$
They're the main ones that will hurt the budget the most.