R100RS overnight in rainstorm, now have issues

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Boertjie
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R100RS overnight in rainstorm, now have issues

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Hi All,

Hope you all are still OK. Long time no posting because small children needs lots of attention.. ;)
Anyhows, as the subject said, after the bike was left in a rainstorm overnight, and now the bike will run for a few minutes, then sputter, backfire and loose power completely.
The work already been done to source the problem: changed the surpressors, coils, condensor (bought new one), plugs, plug wires. Had electronic ignition, switched it to the old bean can, and changed it back to a good electronic ignition.
Also changed the ignition itself.

What else can there be to look out for?? This is driving my Friend mad.
I search and got some stuff, but perhaps this is somewhat different with all the water the bike got...

As always ANY help appreciated.

Thanks
Boertjie

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Re: R100RS overnight in rainstorm, now have issues

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Water in float bowls?

Rob
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Re: R100RS overnight in rainstorm, now have issues

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Thanks Rob, flushed the tank and carbs already.
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Re: R100RS overnight in rainstorm, now have issues

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Rob Frankham wrote:Water in float bowls?
Rob
Sounded like water in the fuel system to me, also.
I hope the RS is now running smooooooooothly.
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