How to quickly handle a motorbike that "dies" when going through flooded roads

A temporary solution that you can do yourself without calling a mechanic is to clean the spark plugs and flush the exhaust pipe.

When you get the bike to a dry place, the first thing to do is remove the spark plug, wipe it dry, and reinstall it. Turn off the fuel and drain any remaining old fuel from the carburetor.

That is a quick fix, to ensure no damage to the engine you need to ask a mechanic to do the next steps at a motorcycle repair shop.

First, drain all the oil in the engine compartment, clean the engine compartment with specialized oil. Change the new oil to ensure that there is no water left in the engine compartment.

You should also request that the electrical connections be dried and cleaned. The impurities in flood water are often numerous and often adhere to the electrical connections, so if not cleaned, the connections will corrode or oxidize during use.

Have your mechanic dry the vehicle’s brake system to minimize the risk of brake pad stenosis. Use grease or motor oil to remove any contaminants from the chain, brake pedal, and ignition switch.

For scooters that have stalled due to flooding, drivers should not try to restart the vehicle, as this may cause further damage.

The best thing to do is to get the car out of the flooded area and find the nearest auto repair shop to have it repaired, because when a flooded car stalls, restarting the car will cause water to seep deeper into the engine, causing corrosion later on.

How to ride a motorbike through flooded roads

- For manual transmission vehicles:When driving through flooded roads, use low gear (1st or 2nd) and keep a steady throttle to safely pass through the flooded area. Keeping a steady throttle makes it difficult for water to enter the exhaust pipe because the steam is pushed out.

- For manual transmission motorbikes:Use the lowest gear possible and keep a steady throttle, but never fully release the clutch in flooded roads.

- For scooters:Drive slowly and evenly, do not accelerate, and avoid driving in areas where water is deep enough to reach the exhaust pipe. If you are forced to drive through that section of road, even if the engine does not stall, you should still have the vehicle checked for water in the differential oil and clean the clutch.