Thanks dude.
I sold off the 954 more than 2yrs back.
Last I know is that it was totalled after one of the subsequent buyers crashed it.
He was in hospital for quite a few days.
After that I had the 07 R1 for another year which I sold off in the begining of 2010.
Since then I have been riding my rx 135

I really appreciate you answering the queries patiently, but I am a little confused about the "replace all the liquids" part here.
I do understand that you are talking about the engine oil here but then as I mentioned earlier, what if you are at a deserted area? I mean one wont be carrying a can of oil for every ride, at least not when riding for only about 200-300kms. In this condition is it alright to ride it after trying to get rid of the water from exhaust or will it result in severe consequences?

yes yes yes yes yes yes

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Look guys...first of all I wouldn't venture into water that is more than wheel-axle depth...find another path. If there is no option then wade through in 1st gear with the revs up (doesn't mean you have to speed through). Don't splash...don't dive in (can damage the radiator) - enter gently and maintain a constant speed through the water. The front wheel will create a bow wave and reduce the effective depth of the water behind it.

The main thing is to keep the throttle open even if you fall. Don't stall the bike if you can help it. In case you DO stall - push it out of the water and let the water drain for a few minutes. You may have to get the bike vertical to drain water out of the exhaust. A rock or a high foot-path will do the job. If the vehicle was under water for more than 2-3 minutes then you can safely assume that the engine is compromised. Remove all spark plugs, crank to get the water out of the block, replace the plugs, drain and replace the oil and then fire up the engine.

The best option when things are really bad is to just let the engine dry out and replace all liquids before you try cranking.

A 4x4 and off-road acquaintance told me a story of how a CJ-3B fell off a cliff into clear water about 30 feet deep and the engine kept running for 2 minutes even when the vehicle was under water. Ultimately it went into "Hydrolock" as water flooded the intakes.

It is not easy to flood a modern engine...don't worry

thanks for sharing the gyan man, appreciate it

Got your point GS, so if we say planning to take this bike for touring in monsoon there may be a bit of a problem. Well may be getting the bike an upswept exhaust would fix this? What do you advice??

But then whats the option apart form maybe waiting for a few minutes before restarting, when in a deserted area.

And I must thank you guys for making this thread worth reading, rather than just seeing the pages filling up. Always good to learn new things and read comments of experienced members. Hope it stays like this

I am still tangled with my decision making, but must say that its a very tempting prospect to own this one

In that case perhaps I should clarify some more. As long as your bike is running water cannot enter via the exhaust. If you have some megaphone/free-flow etc. then you have to keep the revs up. If you have a slow revving single-cylinder (bullet) then you have to keep the revs up.

However - once your bike STALLS and the exhaust is still under water or has water in it from just before the stall - DO NOT RE-START the bike. Drain the water first, dry the electricals and check the engine oil for whitish residue before you start. In any case after a water immersion where there was high chance of water contaminating the engine oil - it is best to replace with fresh oil, check all the seals and bearings and install fresh packing in the exhaust baffles.

2 Eggs...Well Done

Good choice. I'm on the verge of booking one as well. Just have to sort out a few things first.

Arrey after 2 954s and an R1, I was fed up of frying my thighs and b@lls
Besides I take my bike to work, market, bank, school . . .
The super sports are very impractical.

That makes more sense, common sense actually. I guess I forget to apply my brain at times
Thanks dude

@bikefreak: do ya still have ur 954RR?

keeping it? or is it up for sale?

Water cannot enter the engine through the exhaust as long as the engine is running. Keep the revs up and wade through. You should be more worried about water entering the intake where there is negative pressure.

Finally eh! Finally! After all this wait!! I always though you would rather buy a super sports machine

nice. congrats!