What are the consequences of water entering a motorcycle's air filter?
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If water enters or severely wets the air filter, it can prevent the engine from starting. Attempting to start the engine may result in poor acceleration, sluggish performance, and insufficient fuel supply. In severe cases, water entering the cylinders can cause engine seizure, leading to engine damage or even complete failure. The functions of an air filter are as follows: Interception: Dust entering the filter medium will repeatedly collide with the medium and adhere to it. Airborne dust particles move with the airflow due to inertia, random motion, or the influence of certain forces. When these particles collide with other objects, they stick to the fiber surfaces. Electrostatic effect: Static electricity alters the trajectory of dust particles, causing them to collide with obstacles. It also helps dust adhere more firmly to the medium. Both fibers and particles may become charged, creating an electrostatic effect that significantly improves the filtration efficiency of static-charged filter materials. Filtration: The air filter removes solid particles from the air, such as iron filings or sand grains. It separates liquid water and oil droplets from compressed air and filters out dust and solid impurities. However, it cannot remove gaseous water and oil.
