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amachamp71 · 02-25-2007, 12:37 AM

I laid my bike down in a creek today and water went into my tailpipe. I sat the bike on it's end and drained some water out the pipe and I've taken the plug out 20 times or so and dried it off and replaced it and tried to crank it. I've gotten to turn over a couple of times but it hasn't run continuously yet. Should I be concerned about rust on my piston. What's my next step, maybe have someone pull start me?

2005GZ250 · 02-25-2007, 11:13 AM

What kind of bike do you have? Is it a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine?

2005GZ250 · 03-15-2007, 06:05 AM

Did you find the problem?

omegajim · 03-17-2007, 09:22 PM

If I ran my bike into the creek, I would' ve pulled the plugs and cranked it awhile just to see if there was any water spritzing around. Not before turning off the gas.

In all likelihood, there is nothing wrong, however, without pulling the plugs and cranking, one can't know.

Not running continously? Sounds carb related, because if it runs at all you have spark, and spark is pretty much there or it isn't. Let's jump to the conclusion, for my sake, that the spark is there. That means the carbs are acting up.

If the bike dumped into the creek, how hard? You may have thrown something in the carb out of whack. Lack of fuel, if it isn't running consistently.

Me, i'd find a way to pour a small stream of gas down the carb to find out if the bike has fuel problems. Not that I recommend this crazy idea to anybody who isn't willing to ruin (finish) an engine that might be repairable.

good luck.

02-25-2007, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
amachamp71 Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	Water in engine I laid my bike down in a creek today and water went into my tailpipe. I sat the bike on it's end and drained some water out the pipe and I've taken the plug out 20 times or so and dried it off and replaced it and tried to crank it. I've gotten to turn over a couple of times but it hasn't run continuously yet. Should I be concerned about rust on my piston. What's my next step, maybe have someone pull start me?

02-25-2007, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
2005GZ250 Fender Buffer Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 GZ250 1973 "heavyoldandslow" GT750 Location: Roland, AR Posts: 439	What kind of bike do you have? Is it a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine? __________________ I only ride 'em. I don't know what makes 'em work. Oddball: Donald Sutherland, Kelly's Heroes 1970

03-15-2007, 06:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
2005GZ250 Fender Buffer Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 GZ250 1973 "heavyoldandslow" GT750 Location: Roland, AR Posts: 439	Did you find the problem? __________________ I only ride 'em. I don't know what makes 'em work. Oddball: Donald Sutherland, Kelly's Heroes 1970

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03-17-2007, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,526	If I ran my bike into the creek, I would' ve pulled the plugs and cranked it awhile just to see if there was any water spritzing around. Not before turning off the gas. In all likelihood, there is nothing wrong, however, without pulling the plugs and cranking, one can't know. Not running continously? Sounds carb related, because if it runs at all you have spark, and spark is pretty much there or it isn't. Let's jump to the conclusion, for my sake, that the spark is there. That means the carbs are acting up. If the bike dumped into the creek, how hard? You may have thrown something in the carb out of whack. Lack of fuel, if it isn't running consistently. Me, i'd find a way to pour a small stream of gas down the carb to find out if the bike has fuel problems. Not that I recommend this crazy idea to anybody who isn't willing to ruin (finish) an engine that might be repairable. good luck.

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