While I wait for my boots and socks to dry, let me ask...

I was doing a bunch of river crossings today. Water was higher than I had anticipated but all went well until one crossing had a large dip. Probably from the 4x4's spinning their tires at that spot.

I shut her down before the water made it to the airbox. At some point the current pushed the bike over while I tried dismounting. Nearly completely submerged for about 5 seconds or so.

I picked her up vertical and drained the airbox and exhaust and squeezed out the air filter. A minute of trying to start her later and she started. Got me back to civilization and all is well.

Is there anything else I should be checking at this point?

I was thinking about water in the gas. But has been running fine for the past 10 miles or so.

Mine is EFI version.

On a side note, I have the Enduristan Tornado 2 and all contents were completely dry. It's technically not waterproof, but did a great job.

 

Change the oil, the water can go in by the vent.

 

Thanks. Hadn't thought of that. Always looking for a reason to change the oil.

 

If she started without bending the rod you should be good, change the oil, maybe leave it out in the sun so the moisture evaporates from the shady spots so you don't get rusty electrical connections and the like

 

If there's a next time, pull the spark plug before hitting the starter or kicker and get water out of the cylinder.

 

Hey Scott, I'm in Boise, what's up with all this traffic?

 

Oil looks like my wife's morning coffee and milk. (through sight window)

I should have stopped at the first shop I saw and changed the oil. Rode maybe 30 miles on it that way. Any possible damage from that?

 

Normally I'd warm up the oil before changing. Any harm in doing that in this condition? Or empty it cold and turn the engine over a few times to get the extra out?

 

I'm not sure about the danger of water in oil.
One safe way is to flush oil and filter, Put new oil and filter, ride a little, change oil and filter again.
You can change filter or not on the second round base on the look of the oil and filter.

 

The guy from Cali is wondering what's up with Boise traffic?

We do get a stack up during the rush hours, especially on the freeway between Boise and west to Nampa/Caldwell. How long are you here?

To the OP: Water in oil isn't good. I'd drain it asap warm or cold, refill and ride for a bit to get it warmed up then drain again.