ignition coil and waterproofing?

[Jim Hyman]

James, WD-40 is often used to "dry out" wet ignition systems. Auto parts stores sell ignition water proofing sprays to help prevent this problem. I have never used any of these sprays, but if you have any 4wd off-road friends, see if they have any suggestions. You could make a rubber shroud for the ignition coil out of an old inner tube that might help. Carefully inspect the spark plug wire & cap for signs of cracks. Don't overlook the ignition pickup coil & wires near the front sprocket. In my younger days, I would wheelie thru puddles or go slow thru deeper water to help keep things dry. Happy swimming, Professor A9 Federal Way, Wa. [USA] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From: emc4jhp@... [snip]

> Seems something shorts out when I ride through moderatly

deep water and I have to wait for it to dry before the bike will start again. The ignition wire is attached to this little cylinder that is about 1" in dia. and 2.5" long. [snip] Anybody had luck waterproofing the ignition system?