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    Default Starting 2012 RT sm5 after water submersion

    any suggestions are welcome.

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    Default Yikes...!!

    Where to start....was it running when submerged..?? first off you need to dry everything real well. I would remove the muffler and drain it I would also remove the plugs and turn the engine over by hand...check the battery may be shorted out..check all fuses. Drain the oil and change it and the filters. After you get the battery in turn her on and see what works. If you get all systems up put the plugs in hook her up and give it a try...good luck
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    Depends alot on how high the water got on your bike. Just how high did it get?



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    just jumped it with my truck. went around the block. all seems well. 3 restarts and things went smooth. thanks for replys.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigBarry View Post
    just jumped it with my truck. went around the block. all seems well. 3 restarts and things went smooth. thanks for replys.
    Glad you got it started. Next time you want to go in the water take a SeaDoo instead.
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    I'd plan on pulling all of the wheels off, and replacing the bearings.
    Next: the front A-arms would get new bushings
    The swingarm, and lower shock mount would be next.

    If the water got up to where it contacted the pivot points for the shifter and brakes... you know the routine!
    Anything that is supposed to move freely, and got doused will definitely need attention.
    Any electrical connections that took on water will need to be cleaned.

    Good luck, and please let us know how the cleanup progresses!
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