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I drowned my K5

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Goat:
I've done this more times than I can count. Flogging oil is a good idea and not too expensive last I checked. I would do a compression test to make sure it's still good. I have broken rings by drowning before. Ran ok but wasn't exactly as it was. Water can't be compressed so do a leak down test to make sure the crank seals didn't give way. If everything checks out then an oil change and fuel system clean and you should be gold.

Polar-Bus:
Fog the engine with WD40 this will help disperse any residual moisture inside the engine. If you are going to have issues you won't see them right away, you will see them a month from now when the crank bearings develop rust.... hope for the best. rust from drowning a bike and letting the bike sit will destroy a good engine !

Enduro racers will immediately get the engine running and fog the engine with WD40, then fill the engine with oil for the ride home. Then the next day flip the engine upside down (some even pull the engine out of the chassis and tear down the top end). Empty out all the oil, and get the bike running ASAP. The idea is to disperse all the water, and not let the internals have a chance to develop ANY rust. The way to prohibit rust is to not let air and moisture get to the metal surfaces. I've also read that another trick is to add some Kerosene in with the transmission oil this will help disperse mositure as well in the tranny.  

RoostDaddy:
I know quite a few reputable guys that have submurged their bikes in water and have always used Kerosene to clean it back up.  Pull the motor and then flush the bottom end.

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