Salt water riding....what to do

[glsmohio]

Never road in the salt before. Going on a trip. Will ride around 10hrs in salt water. What should i done after riding? What flush kits do you guys use?

Thanks
scott

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

Hose the harness, motor and drive line down with protective oil before splashing in the salt.

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[midway]

Flush when you pull out, get some Salt Away, you can get it with a hose attachment dispenser, flush clear water then use the Salt Away, You can spray down the hull with it as well, you can see the salt go away.

 

[Spimothy Leary]

i'm a big fan of salt away, but i'm a regular salt rider.
I'm not sure i'd say that for one trip its "mission critical" because your talking about $50 for a container of it along with the adapter, seems pretty pricey since you will only use like 1oz maybe 2oz. but if you plan on doing further salt runs, then its a good investment.
i'd buy a $6 can of crc 6-56, or something similar, spray the engine, pump, hell, spray it everywhere except on the hull, and flush it on the hose when you get back, then maybe a nice run up a fresh water river, and fuggadaboutit.

 

[mikidymac]

For one trip you are fine. When you get back home wash the inside and out including the engine with fresh water. Don't spray it into the intake though. Then run it on the hose a few times but no more than 30 seconds at a time. Remember it is hose off, engine ON, then turn the hose on. Next it is hose off then engine off. Spray engine with WD-40 and fog the internal engine and you are good to go.

 

[RodInEscondido]

I have had pretty good luck with run-of-the-mill silicone spray on the engine/wiring before getting things wet helps repel moisture and makes for a little easier cleanup. As stated above: nothing like a last quick run in fresh water.