Will a motorcycle be damaged if it stalls after being submerged in water?

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WyattLee
07/24/25 3:56am
If a motorcycle stalls after being submerged in water, it will be fine as long as the fuel tank and exhaust pipe are not flooded. However, timely repairs should be carried out. The effects of a motorcycle being submerged in water are as follows: Damage to the electronic system: The electronic system on the motorcycle can be damaged, and it can also lead to water entering the engine. Water in the engine can prevent the engine from starting, cause rust, and affect its normal operation. Motorcycles and cars are not purely mechanical systems; they have numerous electronic systems. If these electronic systems are damaged, the engine will not function properly. ECU damage: Most high-end fuel-injected motorcycles have an ECU, which is the engine's control computer. The ECU is often referred to as the brain of the engine. Without the ECU, the engine cannot operate normally.
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