Rain in front plug - Will it clear itself?

[Stu]

Got home with no running problems.
Gave it a squirt this morning as weather conditions were similar But really couldn't see anything worthwhile to squirt at (like a front plug) Don't know how you can remove front plug at the roadside like you suggest Fizz?
It Ran OK coming in, but will try and do what you say Fizz on Sat morning when i have time before I fit the extenda. Like you say no point shutting the stable door if I'm always going to have it a bit rough beacause the water's already there (or somthing like that I think the saying goes? )
One question, I don't have silicon grease in the garage would Lithium grease be an acceptable substitute (wouldn't attack the rubber or anything?) with an Extenda as well?

[northwind]

Dunno about the lithium grease... Good to treat mood swings though The silicon grease is definately nonconductive, resistant to water and not too runny either so it stays where it's put. I think lithium grease would wash out easier, and I'm not sure how it is with electrical bits.

You want the silicone grease. It is made specifically for electrical systems. Any auto parts store will have it in small tubes.

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Stu

Don't know how you can remove front plug at the roadside like you suggest Fizz?

I havent actually done it at the roadside. I have however taken my curvey apart 3 times now in the shared carpark at Liz's house and we had to sort out Liz's bike one morning at 6 o'clock ish when it wasnt very light in the road outside my house.

I cant remember if your bike has lowers or not... if its got no lowers its easy.

Undo the upper fairing bolts on the right handside, this should allow you to pop off the fairing. Then what you want to do IMHO is to undo the bottom to radiator bolts. This shoud allow you to swing the rad towards the front of the bike which makes it easier to get your hand in, to get the HT lead off. Pop off the HT lead and then use the plug spanner in the suzuki tool kit to undo the front plug, IIRC you'll need to put a spanner on the end of it. Its easier with the Suzuki plug spanner as its hinged so you can turn the spanner through an angle and then get a normal spanner on the end of it to get the plug out. Its not difficult, but there is a knack to it.

It shoudl be easier on a pointy as the upper fairing doesnt come down as far so it means theres more room to get your hand in. Even if you dont take the front plug out if you pop the HT lead off and dry it out it should fix the problem.

Dont forget about the drain hole on the front cylinder, its on the right handside, make sure this is clear of mud and debris so theres somewhere for any water that does get down in there to run away.

Put it all back together again, take care when fitting the HT lead back on, make sure the rubber grommit is sat in the grove in it should fit in tight and you feel it click into the grove. If you dont re-fit it properly you'll get water in there again.

HTH

Has the pointy got the same drain hole on the off side of the front cylinder as the curvy?
If it does get that cleaned out, road gunge will block it and if you don't clean it with a piece of wire, or similar, it won't allow water to drain from the plug tunnel.

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Razor

Has the pointy got the same drain hole on the off side of the front cylinder as the curvy?

Yep sure does.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Yep sure does.

Ah well then, Stu you just need to give your hole a good clean

[northwind]

I deliberately bunged mine up once I'd greased the plug.

And you don't even need to misquote that

Once there's no water getting in the front, there's no need for a drain hole and it's just a possible ingress point... I don't recommend other people to do it since I'm by no means sure it's either a) helpful or b) clever, but it seems to work.

Originally Posted by northwind

I don't recommend other people to do it since I'm by no means sure it's either a) helpful or b) clever, but it seems to work.

BEST. DISCLAIMER. EVER.

[Stu]

Good advice and sexual innuendo - what more could a body ask for?