2006 GY-5 200cc...No longer available

BillR · 04-15-2010, 03:42 PM

Nashville, TN.
My house was flooded.
Bikes wound up under 6 feet of water in the garage.
Anybody ever salvaged a bike from a flood??
Gonna clean them up as soon as I can get time and see if anything is good enough for parts.

I was at work and the family couldn't get them to high ground.

My family is safe, that's the important part.
Bill

Buzzkill · 05-04-2010, 12:56 AM

I really wish you lived closer, I'm in Fayetteville, ga and have no way to transport it, I wonder how much it would cost to ship, I'll give you $850 if you deliver

all I can find around here is a Roketa with a blown motor.

freakaccident · 05-04-2010, 06:23 AM

How many miles could I expect to get out of this? This would be a perfect gas saver for me.

FastDoc · 05-04-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by freakaccident

How many miles could I expect to get out of this? This would be a perfect gas saver for me.

20,000 or more if you take care of it should be a good estimate.

katoranger · 05-17-2010, 12:14 PM

Bill, I think if you dry it all out and hit the electric parts with wd40 and the dielectric grease you may be able to salvage them.

Dump the oil and gas and clean the tanks.

Allen

Cal25 · 05-17-2010, 01:36 PM

Maybe try and fill the crank case with diesel and slosh it around abit to get any moisture out. Then refil with oil. Once you get it running try to keep it running for an hour or so for the heat to help dry it out more.
I also realise you have more important things to do than work on the bike.

Really sorry to hear about the flood and its damage. Best wishes to you and your family and neighbors.

TurboT · 05-17-2010, 04:20 PM

Sorry to hear about the flood and happy your family is safe.

Bikes should be salvageable with some effort, when you get the time. Sooner rather than later of course to avoid the mass rust.

AceCombat · 05-18-2010, 11:16 AM

Just dump the oil and gas drain the carb also pour a little oil down the spark plug hole and pull it over a few times if you don't plan on working on it for a bit this will keep the rusties from getting your rings and cylinder walls. As for the rest try to get it to somewhere dry that's heated. Should be okay. remember these are power toys and they can take a bit of abuse.

BillR · 05-24-2010, 05:42 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions and thoughts.

I finally got the house "deconstructed" and had a chance to look at the bikes. :(
My MZ Skorpion: Cleaned off all the contacts, dielectric grease and reconnected. Hooked up a battery...no juice anywhere. Fuses OK, no wire breaks I can see. :(
I wasn't able to empty the water out of the cylinder for 3-4 days. I loaded it with oil then, but now it's dripping rust out with the flush.

I don't have the heart to even look at the Lifan.

I've turned both in to FEMA as losses. No idea what happens next. If they reimburse, I guess I have to turn the bikes in for salvage??
If not, I'll probably part them out myself.

Good thing is we're all OK and digging out.
And I found a replacement MZ Skorpion. Update in "Other Stuff" when I get it.
Bill

MICRider · 05-24-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BillR

Thanks for all the suggestions and thoughts.

I finally got the house "deconstructed" and had a chance to look at the bikes. :(
My MZ Skorpion: Cleaned off all the contacts, dielectric grease and reconnected. Hooked up a battery...no juice anywhere. Fuses OK, no wire breaks I can see. :(
I wasn't able to empty the water out of the cylinder for 3-4 days. I loaded it with oil then, but now it's dripping rust out with the flush.

I don't have the heart to even look at the Lifan.

I've turned both in to FEMA as losses. No idea what happens next. If they reimburse, I guess I have to turn the bikes in for salvage??
If not, I'll probably part them out myself.

Good thing is we're all OK and digging out.
And I found a replacement MZ Skorpion. Update in "Other Stuff" when I get it.
Bill

Sorry to hear about the bikes and the house, your right though, important thing is that everyone got out ok. Hopefully you get reimbursed for your losses and you get a couple of new bikes too.

Jim · 05-24-2010, 09:51 PM

Good luck with everything

Glad to hear everyone is ok.

AZ200cc · 05-24-2010, 11:33 PM

Sorry man :( Hope everything turns out ok.

SpudRider · 05-25-2010, 01:07 AM

I'm glad everyone is okay.

We look forward to viewing some photos of your new Skorpion!

Spud

04-15-2010, 03:42 PM	#1
BillR Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 588	2006 GY-5 200cc...No longer available Nashville, TN. My house was flooded. Bikes wound up under 6 feet of water in the garage. Anybody ever salvaged a bike from a flood?? Gonna clean them up as soon as I can get time and see if anything is good enough for parts. I was at work and the family couldn't get them to high ground. My family is safe, that's the important part. Bill
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05-17-2010, 12:14 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Bill, I think if you dry it all out and hit the electric parts with wd40 and the dielectric grease you may be able to salvage them. Dump the oil and gas and clean the tanks. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-24-2010, 05:42 AM	#9
BillR Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 588	Update on the drowned bikes Thanks for all the suggestions and thoughts. I finally got the house "deconstructed" and had a chance to look at the bikes. :( My MZ Skorpion: Cleaned off all the contacts, dielectric grease and reconnected. Hooked up a battery...no juice anywhere. Fuses OK, no wire breaks I can see. :( I wasn't able to empty the water out of the cylinder for 3-4 days. I loaded it with oil then, but now it's dripping rust out with the flush. I don't have the heart to even look at the Lifan. I've turned both in to FEMA as losses. No idea what happens next. If they reimburse, I guess I have to turn the bikes in for salvage?? If not, I'll probably part them out myself. Good thing is we're all OK and digging out. And I found a replacement MZ Skorpion. Update in "Other Stuff" when I get it. Bill
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05-24-2010, 09:51 PM	#11
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Good luck with everything Glad to hear everyone is ok. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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05-24-2010, 11:33 PM	#12
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Sorry man :( Hope everything turns out ok. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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05-04-2010, 12:56 AM	#2
Buzzkill Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 53	I really wish you lived closer, I'm in Fayetteville, ga and have no way to transport it, I wonder how much it would cost to ship, I'll give you $850 if you deliver all I can find around here is a Roketa with a blown motor.
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05-04-2010, 06:23 AM	#3
freakaccident Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	How many miles could I expect to get out of this? This would be a perfect gas saver for me.
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05-17-2010, 01:36 PM	#6
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Maybe try and fill the crank case with diesel and slosh it around abit to get any moisture out. Then refil with oil. Once you get it running try to keep it running for an hour or so for the heat to help dry it out more. I also realise you have more important things to do than work on the bike. Really sorry to hear about the flood and its damage. Best wishes to you and your family and neighbors.
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05-17-2010, 04:20 PM	#7
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Sorry to hear about the flood and happy your family is safe. Bikes should be salvageable with some effort, when you get the time. Sooner rather than later of course to avoid the mass rust.
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05-18-2010, 11:16 AM	#8
AceCombat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Smiths Falls, Ontario Posts: 45	Just dump the oil and gas drain the carb also pour a little oil down the spark plug hole and pull it over a few times if you don't plan on working on it for a bit this will keep the rusties from getting your rings and cylinder walls. As for the rest try to get it to somewhere dry that's heated. Should be okay. remember these are power toys and they can take a bit of abuse.
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05-25-2010, 01:07 AM	#13
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm glad everyone is okay. We look forward to viewing some photos of your new Skorpion! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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