waterskippin on the srx:)

just because you never had an issue doesn't mean you never will. Come on use your head about this dude
 
the srx has a pretty good bulkhead area for keeping water out. i skip my 98 msrx with no problems. its got a 141 2" paddle on it so it goes jus fine. try siliconing the front of your tunnel behind the primary, theres a small whole in the corner where on sxr chassis water gets powerjetted through there. also jus check any areas around bolt holes a quick squirt and smear of silicon goes a long way
 
My Viper is not to bad, but like one of the guys said don't try and weelies. As you can see from the picture I did a small weelie, but after that she seemed to die a little bit when I let the skis down but I made it across no problem.

I know it is a Viper and you are asking about a SRX but I hope this helps!

Bill
 

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My Viper Mountain Is Farily Well on water, this summer i think im going to take her on the water. I dont think ill be out anymore this winter DUE to a BAD Crank Bearing, but other than that i will be taking her on the water this summer and will be getting pix..

Jus not sure, What will happen to the engine if water got inside?? Just before you wil haull her over add some Oil in the cylinders and your good to go?
 
trust me, its not worth sinking it. especially if you can't swim. i always thought my viper was decent on water until my last time.my viper went down the begginning of january and i still haven't been able to ride it. its just not worth it. take it from someone who has been there. go to my "viper submarine" thread and look at the recovery pics. that should change your mind. my.02 ;)!
 
If you sink it, follow these steps. Get it out as fast as possible. Take the plugs out, turn it up on its side, try to angle plug holes towards ground so gravity helps and start pulling it over. Pull until all water is out or as much as you can. Put plugs in turn on choke and start. Let her idle for a few minutes and then drive around slowly(20 mph) for a while until she gets good and warm and then slowly start going faster(60+) and give it a few cracks to blow the water out of the muffler and pipe, dont shut her off for a while though, let her dry all the water out. Have fun until you go home and dont worry about it. When you gets home change your change case oil as soon as possible. Water do get in there and it sucks when it freezes.

Dont worry about the gas or oil. They are air locked unless she goes on her side or upside down.

As long as its only fresh water it wont hurt anything. If its salt water its gonna cause damage.

I had this happen to me last year easter weekend. Two hours later I was crossing again. And going about 2 miles with her full throttle(130mph on dream meter). Never hurt nothing.
 
I had an encounter with some open water a couple of weekends ago with my SRX. I laid the hammer down and got through it with no problems... my brother-in-law lost his 91 Indy 500 into the drink though. We spent most of the weekend fixing it. Water DEFINITELY got into the gas tank, no doubt about it. I don't really feel like typing the whole thing out right now, but long story short... now i wear a lifevest EVERYTIME i go onto the lake. Maybe i'll post a seperate thread tonight about it.

Biggest thing:
RESPECT THE WATER! If you can't swim... don't F- with the water, it's not worth it. Cold water is nothing like you've ever felt before, and with all of your gear on, even the most advanced swimmer will have trouble staying afloat.
 
water does get in the tank, it was in mine. take your carbs off and clean the water out of them. its not gonna start with the carbs full of water. pour some oil down the cylinders and pull it over w/the pipe off, that should pull more water out. but seriously, if you can't swim don't bother. i can swim and i had a hell of a time making it to shore.
 
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