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Riding through water
Im wondering how deep a standard xt600e can go before taking in water and getting damaged.
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Im wondering how deep a standard xt600e can go before taking in water and getting damaged.
You should be able to measure the air intake height with the bike standing up right, rider (and passenger) mounted = max water crossing depth. Stay a couple of inches/cm below that allowing for some sloshing and you should be good to go.
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You airbox will suck in water under the seat, your exhaust will fill up at the end.

As long as you route your carb and tank breathers at that height, that's your limit !
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Also, make sure your spark plug lead has plenty of silicone around the cap....
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Aaah, the joys of big puddles !

Thanks for the replies......you have triggered off a couple more questions.

I know about the pipe and air filter but what are Tank Breathers ?? - what do they look like and what are they used for ?

With respect to silicone.....is there a specific type i should use....or is it all the same ? In addition....is it possible for the silicone to get past the plug and end up in the engine ? - will this burn away or would it require the engine to be stripped down ?

Appreciate the help ! - One day I hope to be a guru too

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Aaah, the joys of big puddles !

Thanks for the replies......you have triggered off a couple more questions.

I know about the pipe and air filter but what are Tank Breathers ?? - what do they look like and what are they used for ?

With respect to silicone.....is there a specific type i should use....or is it all the same ? In addition....is it possible for the silicone to get past the plug and end up in the engine ? - will this burn away or would it require the engine to be stripped down ?

Appreciate the help ! - One day I hope to be a guru too

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There will be a thin black plastic tube coming from your tank. It allows the tank to breath as it is drained so not to create a vacuum. The same goes for your carb.

Once the plug is screwed in and torqued down, it's an airtight and watertight seal. No water will get into the engine.

Silcone around the cap to stop water getting up it and potentially shorting it which can damage the CDI, coil and also stop your bike in it's tracks (halfway across a river lol).

Silicone sealant is pretty generic.
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Thats with no snorkel in it.

I drained 1-2deciliters from the airbox when i got home, so thats just about the limit. Its without the snorkel tho'
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There will be a thin black plastic tube coming from your tank. It allows the tank to breath as it is drained so not to create a vacuum. The same goes for your carb.

Once the plug is screwed in and torqued down, it's an airtight and watertight seal. No water will get into the engine.

Silcone around the cap to stop water getting up it and potentially shorting it which can damage the CDI, coil and also stop your bike in it's tracks (halfway across a river lol).

Silicone sealant is pretty generic.
Just an update to this one. I have the bikes guts open at the moment so I might as well reroute these hoses.

Looking at this photo (from the left side of the bike), coming from the carby, which do I reroute to above waterline? Do you raise the airbox hose as well and if so, where do you guys put it?

Cheers. This bike is nothing if not a learning experience for a dual sport newcomer (NB, you can click on the following pic, then the IMGUR pic for a much larger sized photo, but I am sure you get the idea)

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