Thanks Jackazz, Tahuya water vicTIM here

Enduroguy · 01-15-2011, 07:49 PM

Want to thank Jackazz Tim and his buddy Boon for towing my dead 200 to a road. Hmmmmm then again I was following Jackazz through the puddle that fried my brand new vertex piston. Yep, all 3 bike died in the puddle crossing but mine ended up being terminal. No compression and the nasty grinding sound of a messed up piston when ya kick it over.

Jackazz · 01-15-2011, 07:55 PM

Don't worry Tom, restock the beer fridge and I think we can fix it!

Enduroguy · 01-15-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackazz

Don't worry Tom, restock the beer fridge and I think we can fix it!

You got it Tim, Since you helped me put it together last time Ill call it warranty labor.

The beergerator will be stocked

WetSideRider · 01-15-2011, 08:54 PM

We need to invent a new word for Tahuya "puddles". One that drowns three bikes simultaneously is probably closer to a lake than a puddle. How about Lakelet, or something?

So, do ya think the 200 is rejecting it's organ transplant because the box it came out of wasn't Orange? I don't know if Austrians are a picky as Germans.

guns_equal_freedom · 01-15-2011, 09:27 PM

Sorry to hear about the 2 smoker.

Enduroguy · 01-15-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by guns_equal_freedom

Sorry to hear about the 2 smoker.

Thanks guns, it bums me out but its the game we play. Tim played blues music all the way home for me

n16ht5 · 01-16-2011, 05:34 AM

bummer man :(.

NWBoarder · 01-16-2011, 07:44 AM

That just sucks.
I've been very happy with the (ktm) piston/top end I put in my 200 last Sept. I also had the head machined, for better low end.

Ned1 · 01-16-2011, 07:56 AM

Sorry to hear Tom. No kind words from me about Tahuya, especially after a freak run-in with a puddle and basketball rock that for intents and purposes triggered an event that tore my arm off.... fuggin glacial soils that drain well... my ass they do.

Jackazz · 01-16-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ned1

Sorry to hear Tom. No kind words from me about Tahuya, especially after a freak run-in with a puddle and basketball rock that for intents and purposes triggered an event that tore my arm off.... fuggin glacial soils that drain well... my ass they do.

We were doing a warm up run that Tom and I did 2 weeks ago heading for the good single track "on the other side of the road".
We could go around most puddles or ride their edges but this one puddles edges were filled up and and as you got into it you tuned a corner and it was another 70 feet long. As you turned the corner you also dropped in up to your giblets.
Needless to say Tom's bike sucked some water and hydrolocked. We will find out how bad the damage is when he opens her up today.
Sucks for Tom as he has a fresh top and bottom end on the bike. This was his 3rd or 4th ride on it and he said it was really feeling tight and strong before the puddle.
The "puddle" is on the Tahuyla River trail after the horse camp heading away from camp Spillman and Kamenga.

kwisn · 01-16-2011, 02:00 PM

I hate that when that happens.

Enduroguy · 01-16-2011, 03:16 PM

Well I guess trying to get it running out there was not going to happen. Here is what I found. I brought some of the tahuya puddle home. Piston had stuck rings but I think I was able to save it. Dumped the water out of the crank case and flushed it with premix.

guns_equal_freedom · 01-16-2011, 07:38 PM

Buy one of these:

KTM Raincover For Airfilter
Price: $11.99
KTM Part Number(s): 59006021000
Recommended for very wet conditions.
Fitment:
Fits Bike Selected: 2005 exc 200

Enduroguy · 01-17-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by guns_equal_freedom

Buy one of these:

KTM Raincover For Airfilter
Price: $11.99
KTM Part Number(s): 59006021000
Recommended for very wet conditions.
Fitment:
Fits Bike Selected: 2005 exc 200

Thanks Guns, I think I will be looking into one.

grinns · 01-17-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Enduroguy

Thanks Guns, I think I will be looking into one.

Does that really work?

01-15-2011, 07:49 PM	#1
Enduroguy ^OP Trail Whipped Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Monroe, Wa Oddometer: 534	Thanks Jackazz, Tahuya water vicTIM here Want to thank Jackazz Tim and his buddy Boon for towing my dead 200 to a road. Hmmmmm then again I was following Jackazz through the puddle that fried my brand new vertex piston. Yep, all 3 bike died in the puddle crossing but mine ended up being terminal. No compression and the nasty grinding sound of a messed up piston when ya kick it over. __________________ 05 KTM 200EXC 08 KTM 530EXC-R 01 GasGas TXT 280 03 GasGas Pampera 280 http://www.youtube.com/enduroguy35

01-16-2011, 07:44 AM	#8
NWBoarder Whitmeister Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Pacific NW Oddometer: 1,791	That just sucks. I've been very happy with the (ktm) piston/top end I put in my 200 last Sept. I also had the head machined, for better low end. __________________ Turns out I like the rain, easier to Spin, Skid and Slide. Log Riding 101 Thanks to: Konflict Motorsports Gaerne USA GiantLoop Moto CurbSyde Productions

01-16-2011, 02:00 PM	#11
kwisn One Happy Dog Joined: May 2008 Location: Griffonderosa Dog Ranch Oddometer: 6,771	I hate that when that happens. __________________ kwisn

01-16-2011, 03:16 PM	#12
Enduroguy ^OP Trail Whipped Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Monroe, Wa Oddometer: 534	Well I guess trying to get it running out there was not going to happen. Here is what I found. I brought some of the tahuya puddle home. Piston had stuck rings but I think I was able to save it. Dumped the water out of the crank case and flushed it with premix. __________________ 05 KTM 200EXC 08 KTM 530EXC-R 01 GasGas TXT 280 03 GasGas Pampera 280 http://www.youtube.com/enduroguy35

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01-15-2011, 07:55 PM	#2
Jackazz Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Western Wa Oddometer: 791	Don't worry Tom, restock the beer fridge and I think we can fix it!

01-15-2011, 08:54 PM	#4
WetSideRider Recidivist Dirtbag Joined: May 2008 Location: Kenmore, Washington Oddometer: 933	We need to invent a new word for Tahuya "puddles". One that drowns three bikes simultaneously is probably closer to a lake than a puddle. How about Lakelet, or something? So, do ya think the 200 is rejecting it's organ transplant because the box it came out of wasn't Orange? I don't know if Austrians are a picky as Germans.

01-15-2011, 09:27 PM	#5
guns_equal_freedom Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Oddometer: 5,072	Sorry to hear about the 2 smoker.

01-16-2011, 05:34 AM	#7
n16ht5 ride the night Joined: May 2010 Location: Arlington, WA Oddometer: 1,751	bummer man :(.

01-16-2011, 07:56 AM	#9
Ned1 Lend Me Yu Choppa Joined: Dec 2005 Location: WA/BC Oddometer: 477	Sorry to hear Tom. No kind words from me about Tahuya, especially after a freak run-in with a puddle and basketball rock that for intents and purposes triggered an event that tore my arm off.... fuggin glacial soils that drain well... my ass they do.

01-16-2011, 07:38 PM	#13
guns_equal_freedom Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Oddometer: 5,072	Buy one of these: KTM Raincover For Airfilter Price: $11.99 KTM Part Number(s): 59006021000 Recommended for very wet conditions. Fitment: Fits Bike Selected: 2005 exc 200