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rwq1970 · 03-02-2009, 01:37 PM

So I just bought this bike (my first bike) about 3 weeks ago. I went out of town and left the bike outside and we got a good amount of snow last night that i didn't expect. I got back today and i cant even turn the key because i guess water is frozen in the ignition. I was wondering if i am going to need to do anything as far as cleaning the carbs or anything because of the snow. Also will the frozen ignition be a problem or just once it warms up it should be fine? i ordered a cover for it but it hasn't got here yet. just bad timing via mother nature.

SmokeU · 03-02-2009, 01:45 PM

I've ridden through snow and rain(the rain every year at some point) and have had no problems.

Kenneth_Moore · 03-02-2009, 03:31 PM

Motorcycles are designed for outdoor use . In fact, many bike failures can be repaired by simply submerging the motorcycle in warm salt water for 24 to 36 hours.

Unless something unusual happened, once your bike thaws out, it should work normally again. If you're really concerned, shoot some WD40 into the ignition switch and put some "dry-gas" treatment in the tank. But I'm sure it'll be fine.

seruzawa · 03-02-2009, 04:08 PM

Once it melts off and dries thoroughly you should be fine

03-02-2009, 01:37 PM	#1
rwq1970 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	carbed 98 ZX6R & snow So I just bought this bike (my first bike) about 3 weeks ago. I went out of town and left the bike outside and we got a good amount of snow last night that i didn't expect. I got back today and i cant even turn the key because i guess water is frozen in the ignition. I was wondering if i am going to need to do anything as far as cleaning the carbs or anything because of the snow. Also will the frozen ignition be a problem or just once it warms up it should be fine? i ordered a cover for it but it hasn't got here yet. just bad timing via mother nature.

03-02-2009, 03:31 PM	#3
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	Motorcycles are designed for outdoor use . In fact, many bike failures can be repaired by simply submerging the motorcycle in warm salt water for 24 to 36 hours. Unless something unusual happened, once your bike thaws out, it should work normally again. If you're really concerned, shoot some WD40 into the ignition switch and put some "dry-gas" treatment in the tank. But I'm sure it'll be fine. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

03-02-2009, 04:08 PM	#4
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Once it melts off and dries thoroughly you should be fine __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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03-02-2009, 01:45 PM	#2
SmokeU Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pet**...pet...pet** Posts: 1,865	I've ridden through snow and rain(the rain every year at some point) and have had no problems.