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uberthumper · # 8 31-07-12, 10:57

Pretty much.

As long as you turn the engine off, rather than it stopping because of the water, then it's pretty easy to get the water out of the inlet/cylinder/exhaust, as long as you have a plug wrench.

However, the oil will be ruined, because if the airbox is full of water, it will drain into the crankcases through the breather. That is what will stop you carrying on any significant distance.

I keep meaning to modify mine so the connection between the airbox and the crankcases runs via a long hose which goes right up to the top of the bike and back. That way, as long as you get the bike upright quickly, you minimise the amount of water which can enter the cases.

Not got round to it yet