Wet
Thursday 17th January
I went to look at the aforementioned road today. It’s rather wet…
Now, you see, I fancy strapping my indestructable camera to the front of the bike and riding through it.
Anyone know where the air intakes are on a CBF600S? Or have any other hints as to how to tackle this particular task?
Yes, my boots are waterproof for when I have to get off and push.
I like the fact it’s in the foolish errors category even before you’ve done it!
sweavo
17 Jan 08 at 2:27 pm
Ah - them was the days… I fondly remember living in Loughborough and commuting down that river^H^H^H^H^H road.
Simon's Tall
17 Jan 08 at 2:29 pm
Ah… thank-you Gloucestershire county council…
Riding through water
Riding at speed through water can sharply deflect the rider from the intended course and cause a loss of control. Extra care is needed at night when it is difficult to distinguish between a wet road surface and water. Flood water can gather quickly where the road dips and at the sides of the road in poorly drained, low lying areas - dips often occur under bridges.
As the rider approaches as flooded area, SLOW DOWN. Avoid riding through water wherever possible, as water may conceal a deep hole. Where possible use the part of the road that is not flooded. Slow down to a walking pace and ride through the shallowest part - usually the crown of the road.
BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF HIDDEN OBSTRUCTIONS, SUBSIDENCE OR ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
The depth of water can be safely ridden through depends on how high your machine stands off the ground and where the electrics are situated. If deciding to continue, follow the steps below:
stu
17 Jan 08 at 3:26 pm
Why dont you leave it until after dark when you’ve had a few? Look out for sharks!
Lordhutton
17 Jan 08 at 3:34 pm
LOL @ hutters
sweavo
17 Jan 08 at 5:02 pm
… i also have a feeling you’ll need some silicon sealant around your boots if you’re going more than about 30m down there.
sweavo
17 Jan 08 at 5:03 pm
You need to wait until it freezes over.
Rich
17 Jan 08 at 5:17 pm
Now _that_ would be exciting, Rich.
stu
17 Jan 08 at 5:21 pm
DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!! (Unless you want to totally write off your bike) It’s more than air intakes - crankcase breather, gearbox breather, electrics. Remember, not only is water non-compressible (pistons coming out of the side of the block) but neither is it a lubricant for metal (about 2.5 million times the normal wear on moving parts.)
You would be better just chucking it in the canal, then you wouldn’t have to push it home.
Pops
18 Jan 08 at 4:57 pm
I’m not sure if you think this is a good idea or not, Pops? So you’re saying I should go for it?
Hehe.
Points taken. Thanks!
stu
18 Jan 08 at 5:05 pm
I’ll have to go get me one of those Transalps which are designed for the task.
stu
18 Jan 08 at 5:09 pm
Yes, I think we need a bit more clarity there. Surely non-compressible water means a higher compression ratio, thus better performance
urk. I wonder if that’s how “water injection” (a little known tweak I encountered at a mini meeting) works..?!
sweavo
18 Jan 08 at 5:19 pm
Mmmm . . . has it been raining there lately?
You need a Land Rover with a snorkle to cross that water hazard. Don’t let the crocs get you, matey!- Steve Irwin
Debster
18 Jan 08 at 10:55 pm
Yes, Debster, it has!
Just as I arrived there was a Land Rover travelling through it, but I couldn’t get my phone out in time to take a photo.
stu
19 Jan 08 at 5:02 pm
Yer should a ran it :]
DoGGa
21 Jan 08 at 10:15 am