Water issues

[Biff]

Hi Got a 2010 EC 300.
Had a problem when I went through deepish water and bike died. KTM 450 - XR - DR all went through ok

Restarted after a while.


Any pointers please


Biff

[eff]

Have you run two of the carb breather tubes into the airbox?

[Biff]

No.
Not re-routed breathers.
Please give details.


Many thanks


Biff

[swazi_matt]

i am also keen to know which you re-route. have also had my bike die in the deep stuff

[eff]

There are 4 breather tubes on the carb. 2 are oriented up so take those 2 and run them up into the airbox. You can take it a step further and put the ends of the tubes into a film canister and pack some air filter foam into the end to keep dust and debris out.

[Biff]

Thanks eff

What about the "flap" in the bottom of the airbox?. Does'nt seem to seal to well, when engine running. Could this also be a prob?


Thanks

[swazi_matt]

there is also a hole (for brake light wiring) from the airbox to the rear fender. have had a lot of water go through there before i realised that it was there, it is now duct taped

[gasgasman]

Originally Posted by Biff

Thanks eff

What about the "flap" in the bottom of the airbox?. Does'nt seem to seal to well, when engine running. Could this also be a prob?


Thanks

You can put a piece foam in there to block the splashing, but still allow some draining.
There is a company that sells one way check valves for the lower vent hoses.

[eff]

Originally Posted by Biff

Thanks eff

What about the "flap" in the bottom of the airbox?. Does'nt seem to seal to well, when engine running. Could this also be a prob?


Thanks

well, you'll never make a submarine out of it, but see some of the other comments. First and foremost, if the carb can't breath it can't pump fuel into the motor.