topcat13 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hi everyone. Whilst out last weekend I managed to drop my bike into a rather deep pool and get it completely drowned! I have stripped down carb, airbox, replaced gearbox oil etc etc etc. I've put it all back together and got it running but it seems to be running very rich and wont pick up or rev out. Has anyone managed to drown their bike in the past and had same problem, or can anyone give me some clue/advice as what to try next (apart from dont drown bike!). When putting carb back together I noticed the main jet is a 150. I think most people run a 130. I was wondering if maybe I should try a 130 jet and see what happens. Any info gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinell Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 If the bike ran fine before then I wouldn't mess with the jetting until you get it running properly, as it just adds another factor to the problem. I've drowned a bike or three in the past and the best thing is to keep it running to burn off any water left in the cases. Keep changing the gear oil and replace the exhaust packing (is the exhaust completely empty of water?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat13 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hi Kinell, I've replaced the exhaust packing and the exhaust is completely water free, and I'll keep replacing the gear oil. The bike has ran for almost an hour since I put it back together-i'm sure that this should be long enough to get any water out of cases. I was going to try the jet thing in case i've disturbed anything whilst putting back together. Does a 150 main jet seem to be on the large size? I understand all bikes are different, and yes the bike ran fine with this before the water got in! Cheers TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinell Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 It's been running for an hour - on tickover or riding about? I've been a long way out each time I've drowned a bike, so I've had to make do and get it running to get back to base. They tend to run ****e for a while then sound perfect 100 yards away from the van! 150 main jet sounds familiar, probably the standard size to be honest. If in doubt, strip the carb down again and blow the jets through with compressed air... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Been there. The jetting is fine, you have cracked your reeds. Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Have you washed and re-oiled your air filter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat13 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hi everyone, just to let you know that Ralph was spot on-pulled inlet manifold off this morning to find reed petal snapped off! Lampkins have a set in the post now! Thanks for all responses-happy trialling Regards TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinell Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) Thats a great result,well done Ralph got to be the best answer to a post Ive seen on TC and theres been plenty of good ones Edited January 6, 2009 by The Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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