race season over before it starts

[SVRACER01]

so. instead of draining all the coolant out my bike i usually just store it in heated storage. well this year there was no room in my dads unit to fit the bike so i put it in my friends basement. today he calls me at around 2 to tell me that his basement is flooded and the water is almost up to my handlebars. i rush to get there and by then its up to the gas cap. i cant get it out and now it just sits there in 3+ ft of water. i can only imagine how bad its gonna be. i actually cried when i went down there. i just paid that bike off in august and now... well... who knows. hes made a claim with his HO ins. but im not sure how it will go down. so i dont know if ill be up there this year.

[a13x]

Damn dude I'm sorry to hear that..

I submerged my CRF250 COMPLETELY in a water/mud hole about 3 weeks after I bought it. I freaked. After we flipped it over and drained all the water out it restarted eventually...

I hope it works out okay.

[SVRACER01]

yeah. i think the "flip over" method isnt really gonna work on this one. im hoping all the electronics will survive and im pretty sure the motor is gonna have to be torn down. this all of course depends on what the ins. co. says. i wonder if that brand new Penske is gonna be all right being submerged.

[Punjistick]

Sorry to hear...that's a real bummer.

I'd get it out of there if you can. The longer it sits the worse it's gonna be.

[a13x]

Well if it has to go the Insurance Route, just think of the sick new machine you can put together. Full OEM pricing on motorcycle parts / aftermarket goodies is rediculous.

That's the bright side I'm attemping to look at.

[VinceF2]

+1 for getting it out of there if at all possible...

that sucks dude... good luck...

[SVRACER01]

i can look at bright sides when i hear from the ins. if i get reeeeeal lucky maybe i get a big check, get to keep the bike, and put flatslides and HC pistons in it. but things like that dont usually happen to me so ill get a check for $2500 and then they take the bike and im nowhere...well see. ill get pics up when my buddy sends them.

[SVRACER01]

+1 for getting it out of there if at all possible...

that sucks dude... good luck...

pushing it out in 3 ft of water is gonna be tough. and there is just as much in the back yard. not mention hes basically stranded with no way in or out of his road. it all washed out.

[OreoGaborio]

holy shit dude...... lets pray the Home O. Insurance comes through

I say you bring the thing to the first race weekend anyway & we all tear into that bitch.

[rebelpacket]

Man, that really sucks Oxx.

I don't think the electrical components would go bad. I mean realistically, water is no good with electronics that are ON, but if everything dries out when you take it apart, it should be good. Thats going to be a lot of work pulling it apart though. And so close to the season.

I feel for you man. That really really is the breaks.

[OreoGaborio]

I don't think the electrical components would go bad. I mean realistically, water is no good with electronics that are ON, but if everything dries out when you take it apart, it should be good.

that's what i'm thinkin... get the battery outta that thing & tear it apart. Lay the wiring harnesses out in the sun.

[smf]

holy shit dude...... lets pray the Home O. Insurance comes through

I say you bring the thing to the first race weekend anyway & we all tear into that bitch.

holy f-ing shit.... +1. bring it. as mentioned the electrics should be ok as long and they're dried out and the motor should be ok as long as it's not cranked over. the penske is sealed so i wouldn't think that wouldnt go bad...

[TheIglu]

Get it out!

Let it dry. Put it in a room with a dehumidifier if you can.

Drain the oil/coolant/gas COMPLETELY.

Flush it out with some cheap oil.

Put new fluids in and cross your fingers.

Press the button.

[TheIglu]

Pop the valve covers off and the case covers while you are at it.

You got two weeks, don't give up!

[WebCrush]

Sorry to hear the bad news.

fwiw, homeowners and renters insurnace companies usually never cover any type motor vehicles, not even ATVs, snow-mobiles, or dirtbikes.

[wylee]

Sorry to hear the bad news.

fwiw, homeowners and renters insurnace companies usually never cover any type motor vehicles, not even ATVs, snow-mobiles, or dirtbikes.

That really sucks! Homeowners policies also do not cover flood damage.

[joeswamp]

Get it out!

Let it dry. Put it in a room with a dehumidifier if you can.

Drain the oil/coolant/gas COMPLETELY.

Flush it out with some cheap oil.

Put new fluids in and cross your fingers.

Press the button.

This is good advice. Call in all your favors, get everyone to help you, and get that thing outta there ASAP. Get multiple box fans blowing on it and use a dehumidifier if you have one. Even if the electronics are gone (and there's a good chance they aren't as long as you don't power them up while wet), remember this is an SV650 -- used parts are cheap and available.

Change/flush all the fluids, maybe repack the wheel bearings and relubricate some other stuff, and you should be good to go. Sure the oil might have a little water in it but big deal, can't see why you'd need a motor teardown.

[reiobard]

If you need help pushing it through the pond I'm here to help. Also if you need/want help pulling it apart also let me know. (I'd probably be more help pushing though and would be more of a wrench bitch on the teardown.) Let me know either way, you have my cell #.

[nt650hawk]

Sorry to hear Ox. The only thing I would be worried about is the water getting into the carb and into the heads. Don't attempt to turn her over with the plugs in. Hydraulic lock. If you do get it out, dry immediately as everyone mentioned. Do not let it sit around and allow the rust to begin to form.

[13]

Damn oxx. This royally sucks! Like everyone has said, a good drying should take care of it. Just make sure it's COMPLETELY dry. I think you can pull it off before the race season.

[bigred875]

damn thats some shitty luck.....i hope everything works out for you.....

[Hoss]

If you need help pushing it through the pond I'm here to help. Also if you need/want help pulling it apart also let me know. (I'd probably be more help pushing though and would be more of a wrench bitch on the teardown.)

+1
I have no real wrenching ability, but can help with pushing/moving.

[LuvDog]

That sucks... but I wouldn't write it off yet.

Get it out of the water... change the fluids and pull the plugs... let it dry out completely. I'd also shoot some wd40 into the cylinders... heck spray everything with wd40... it's purpose after all is to disperse water.

Clean the intakes, carbs and don't forget the exhaust.

If you can tear apart the engine then do that... otherwise... try turning it over with the plugs still out to see if any water comes out.

[tls25rs]

Oxx,

First, if you need a hand getting it out of the place that it is in let me know and I will do what I can about getting up there to help you out.

Second, if you need a garage to do the work on the bike to get it dried out etc. you are welcome to use my garage. I can make room and let you have access etc. and I am also willing to help you get your bike cleaned up. I am in Haverhill not exactly right down the road but it's a garage.

Joel

[legalspeed]

I'll help.

Let me know what you need. We could prolly get in with the Avie, and you can use the trailer if you want.