progrmr Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I've been troubleshooting the bike only firing on one cylinder for about 2 weeks now...everything in the ignition circuit looked ok leaving only the ignition module which is about a $500 electronic piece.So today I pull it off the bike and open it up. Here's what I found:Yep - that's mud. Meaning the bike was submerged at least up to the ignition module (just under the rear seat) in muddy water. The front of the bike looks clear, but the rear signal on the left side had dried mud in it too.Guess I'm starting to see why the bike had a rebuild title. You could never tell based on the outside of the bike. Not to mention I rode it 130 miles from the trade with no problem. Intermittently started going out. Could've been a katrina bike.Buyer beware even if the bike looks good w/ a rebuild title.Any tips on cleaning electronic components this bad? I think it'll work if I clean it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 with electronics you can wash them in water as long as they arent plugged in, but you have to dry them COMPLETELY before giving them juice again. but this is for thigns that work. from the sound of it your module is already fried in some spots, in which case, cleaning the mud off is going to do nothing but make it look better. i would suggest trying to find a new module on ebay or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 wow that looks horrible. I am sure that boy got really hot because of the mud insulating it and something blew. Since it is old and through hole mounting soldering would be easy if you really wanted to fix it versus replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 You could try washing it with (distilled) water and letting it dry completely. As mentioned already though it sounds like there already might be damage. You might be better off just replacing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrmr Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 You could try washing it with (distilled) water and letting it dry completely. As mentioned already though it sounds like there already might be damage. You might be better off just replacing it.$500 buys a lot of cleaning on my part I washed it with water and hit with some compressed air. Now letting it air dry and I'll give it a go.Worst case scenario I'll buy a replacement from ebay which seems to be going for about ~$150. But if I can get away for free I'm in! haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 $500 buys a lot of cleaning on my part I washed it with water and hit with some compressed air. Now letting it air dry and I'll give it a go.Worst case scenario I'll buy a replacement from ebay which seems to be going for about ~$150. But if I can get away for free I'm in! haha!If you can take it apart any more, it will help it dry out more completely. You don't want any moisture trapped under the board that may cause corrosion.I feel you though. I have replacing expensive little parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 You can use alcohol to clean it too. It evaporates quickly so you don't have to worry about the drying time as much. +1 on being able to fix that fairly easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 If you can take it apart any more, it will help it dry out more completely. You don't want any moisture trapped under the board that may cause corrosion.i wouldnt worry about corrosion as much as shorting the board. if theres any water left shorting two leads on the board, it WILL fry if it hasnt already.alcohol cleans to a point but sometimes stuff only comes out with water. you can use a toothbrush or something to really scrub it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 i wouldnt worry about corrosion as much as shorting the board. if theres any water left shorting two leads on the board, it WILL fry if it hasnt already.alcohol cleans to a point but sometimes stuff only comes out with water. you can use a toothbrush or something to really scrub it too.make sure you use your roommates toothbrush as it is much more effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patcbr600rr Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 umm brake clean works great and no residue. same as electrical cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrmr Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I cleaned with warm water then alcohol, then soaked/splashed the connectors around in a cup of alcohol - got a lot out of the connectors! The rear cylinder is hot again!w00t! Time to ride until I find something else wrong with it. But thus ends a 2 weeks search for the reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I cleaned with warm water then alcohol, then soaked/splashed the connectors around in a cup of alcohol - got a lot out of the connectors! The rear cylinder is hot again!w00t! Time to ride until I find something else wrong with it. But thus ends a 2 weeks search for the reason!Good job with the fix...enjoy the nice weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 just in time man rains done for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrmr Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 DAMN IT! I went out to start the bike and its back to running on one cylinder.I ordered a used CDI from ebay - if this doesn't fix the problem I'm selling this pig cheap or parting it out. Take the money and buy something that actually runs.Man, I'm po'd. I traded a perfectly good running EX500 for this thing and I get a bike that looks like it came from underwater. Freakin' screwed over. That guy that traded me can KMWA - I'll melt that extra key I have before I send it to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 haha have you let him know he fucked you yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 sorry about your luck, but am i the only one thinking"that's not mud genius" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 probably was never driven long enough to be a problem. just with him driving it long distances, especially that long first trip, it over heated and is now becoming a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrmr Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Yea I sent him an email - told I was looking for his extra key and the pics of the module...I should melt it down into the shape of a dollar sign and send it to him!And WhoDey - what you talking about? It is mud - I tried to clean the shiat. Of course, clever jokes have a way of going over my head too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Yea I sent him an email - told I was looking for his extra key and the pics of the module...I should melt it down into the shape of a dollar sign and send it to him!And WhoDey - what you talking about? It is mud - I tried to clean the shiat. Of course, clever jokes have a way of going over my head too.sorry to hear man. to your credit though, the thing looks pretty damn nice in the pictures of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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