hey guys i have an 05 650 v-2 and i took it out about 2 weeks ago and submerged it(accidentally). anywho, it quit running on me and when i got it home i went to take the plugs out and broke the dam plug off in the rear head..so i took the head off and had the issue fixed but im not sure if i have the timing dead on because i cant get the engine to start now..so my question is where are the the timing marks and how do i know the cam is dead on where its supposed to be..and any info on where to find a service manual to download would be awesome...i love riding it when its ups i have just been kinda bummed out for weeks now and im ready to get it fixed.....lol. thanks

 

I have not dunked mine yet (knock on wood) and probably never wil;. I don't like riding in anything over about 2' of water. I'll ride on my own 1/2 acre pond once I measure the ice at 10".

But to get to the water problem. I've met guys over the years who have dunked them, both ATV and Snowmobiles in the drink. The best case scenario is to tear the engine down and clean it up thoroughly. Find someone to talk to who has been through this before, they can usually tell you a shortcut. But the first time, it has to be done right. It has to be thoroughly DRY. (except for oil) Don't try any quick fix. Research....

Good Luck

 

tear completely apart let it air dry for 2 days. . .

soak everything in a synthetic engine oil let it sit for a few more days put it back together Fire it up. . .

Trust a synthetic oil works best. . .

Mikey

 

well you had the right idea pulling the plugs. Ive drowned mine twice to the point the cylinder was filled with water and you couldnt even pull the pull starter. when that happens,like you said pull the plug and pull start it then to push the water out,clean air box, new plug, and it started right up. changed oil 9 times(after r unning it for 5-10 mins. at a time.) its been good ever since. As far as the markings for timing, i dont know. Another thing you can try, small tip for next time. it may be too late now,but when a guy drowns his bike out on the trail, and the bike will turn over but not start, 9 times out of 10 if you set the bike on its *** end hold the throttle wide open and try starting it it normally will start. Its worked for me and several others. the bike will run crappy for a bit but it cleans up in about 30 mins and your back to having fun.

 

Cats seem fairly Durable they'll take a good bit of abuse. . .
Mudsling's idea would work just as good n much faster than mine. . .

Mikey

 

Ive stood on my seat and went through some serious ****. The cats are pretty well sealed up, unless you completly submerge it, or somehow took water in the intake. The plug snapping sucks. Otherwise, you could have put kerosene in the crankcase, and then drained it. Then put cheap oil and filter in it, run it a few minutes, drain and check for water (milky look) and repeat until you get a clear oil. It may take 8 -10 quarts of cheap oil and 2 filters but it works. Then put a quality filter and quality synthetic oil in it and your back on the trail. If you check my pics, you will see my buddys DS650 after swamping it. 20 quarts! But afterwards it was perfect again. Good luck!