sportsman 700 took an unexpected bath
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sportsman 700 took an unexpected bath
My buddy has a 2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin. We were out for a ride a couple weeks ago and he ended up driving through a hole that was much deeper then we realized and when he did the engine died. After it was in water up to the seat (4-5 minutes) the bike will no longer start.
Here is what we have done:
• Checked air filter and it is dry
• Changed oil, not Milky looks ok.
• Changed the plugs
• Checked the carb (seems to be ok)
• Checked the exhaust and removed any water that was in there.
• Now when we try and start it just turns and turns.
• Even when we try and flood the bike the plugs never seem to get wet.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Here is what we have done:
• Checked air filter and it is dry
• Changed oil, not Milky looks ok.
• Changed the plugs
• Checked the carb (seems to be ok)
• Checked the exhaust and removed any water that was in there.
• Now when we try and start it just turns and turns.
• Even when we try and flood the bike the plugs never seem to get wet.
Any help would be much appreciated.
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It doesn't sound like any water got in the engine because the air filter was dry and oil wasn't milky. I'd check for spark as stated above. I'd also check every electrical connection you can find. I'd unplug each connector and dry/clean and use dielectric grease.
I don't really know why it wouldn't be getting fuel because of the mis-hap unless it's a venting problem or maybe a kinked line or something..
Sounds electrical to me.....
I don't really know why it wouldn't be getting fuel because of the mis-hap unless it's a venting problem or maybe a kinked line or something..
Sounds electrical to me.....
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