Drowned SV650 - help needed - SV650.org

20-01-07, 01:19 AM

My son's SV650S1 (10/2003) was stolen, dumped in the Torrens River and recovered the next day.

The thieves broke the ignition switch and top clamp and blew the fuse in a failed attempt to start it.

I dismantled, cleaned and dried bits as needed. No water got into the engine or fuel tank.

The new parts took a long time to come from Japan.

Reassembled, all seems fine. It turns over but won't start,

Does anyone know if I need to bleed the fuel system, if the tank has been off for a long time? If so, how is this done?

Thanks for any suggestions. (Its not like working on the T250 of my youth).

Best wishes, Ian

TSM · 20-01-07, 01:22 AM

It can take a while for the fuel to prime the carbs if they are all drained out. Have you drained the carbs as they could have water in there.. Have you checked that you are actualy getting sparks from the plugs?

20-01-07, 02:14 AM

Thanks TSM, I will check this out.

20-01-07, 04:05 AM

I'd drain the fuel tank and the carbs. Take the plugs out and turn the engine over.

20-01-07, 06:13 AM

Thanks Razor and TSM, it started eventually, a bit rough at first, but now seems smooth again. I guess I just didn't realise how much cranking it would take to getting it going from dry. Adelaide is having drought breaking rain at present, even floods in some inland areas, so I am not included to do a test run just yet. Cheers, Ian

jambo · 20-01-07, 10:40 AM

Glad you've got it going again, if it's raining that hard you may want to use some silicone grease around the front HT lead or fit a fender extender to stop water getting in there and stopping the front sparking next time it's out for a run, it's a fairly well documented SV feature

20-01-07, 01:19 AM	#1
iriley Guest Posts: n/a	Drowned SV650 - help needed My son's SV650S1 (10/2003) was stolen, dumped in the Torrens River and recovered the next day. The thieves broke the ignition switch and top clamp and blew the fuse in a failed attempt to start it. I dismantled, cleaned and dried bits as needed. No water got into the engine or fuel tank. The new parts took a long time to come from Japan. Reassembled, all seems fine. It turns over but won't start, Does anyone know if I need to bleed the fuel system, if the tank has been off for a long time? If so, how is this done? Thanks for any suggestions. (Its not like working on the T250 of my youth). Best wishes, Ian

20-01-07, 01:22 AM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	It can take a while for the fuel to prime the carbs if they are all drained out. Have you drained the carbs as they could have water in there.. Have you checked that you are actualy getting sparks from the plugs? __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

20-01-07, 10:40 AM	#6
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Glad you've got it going again, if it's raining that hard you may want to use some silicone grease around the front HT lead or fit a fender extender to stop water getting in there and stopping the front sparking next time it's out for a run, it's a fairly well documented SV feature __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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20-01-07, 02:14 AM	#3
iriley Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks TSM, I will check this out.

20-01-07, 04:05 AM	#4
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	I'd drain the fuel tank and the carbs. Take the plugs out and turn the engine over.

20-01-07, 06:13 AM	#5
iriley Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Razor and TSM, it started eventually, a bit rough at first, but now seems smooth again. I guess I just didn't realise how much cranking it would take to getting it going from dry. Adelaide is having drought breaking rain at present, even floods in some inland areas, so I am not included to do a test run just yet. Cheers, Ian