Help, snow in the pipes 6th gen

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  1. Molsan

    Molsan New Member

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    Well was riding for couple weeks this year but just got a very bad snowstorm.
    the bike is parked outside, and due to the wind snow has blown into the exaust pipes.
    I tried digging as much out as i could but there is still a fair bit.

    my worry is that it may melt and re freeze in the pipe.
    or block the flow of air when i start it.

    what should i do? do i run it now? do i wait because the pipes drain, wait even longer and it evaporates?

    am i a worry wart?
     


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  2. jasonsmith

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    I can't imagine that the snow "packed" itself in there. It should just blow out when ya start it. Unless your cleaning attempts packed it in.

    Me personally, I would run it.
     


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    I agree. I would try starting the bike, if it does, let it run. Make sure you let it run for awhile, even giving it a few revs to push anything out. Let it idle for awhile too, letting the bike completely warm up and letting the pipes get hot, as to dry out any moisture in them from the snow. Then let the bike cool off, and re-cover completely.
     


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    I concur. Afterwards (after the pipes cool) I would spray some WD40 inside the exhaust to help dry out any moisture/keep moisture out.
     


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    Fire that baby up! pronto!
     


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    Let it burn that snow.
     


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