2020 Levo water crossing?

[Sierra Nevada Rider]

How deep of water can be crossed before doing damage to my bike? I have a creek on my local trail and was wondering if i can ride through it. The water would be over the motor.

 

[Zimmerframe]

It's not a good idea to submerge the motor !

The one time I was heading under I jumped off and picked the bike up, way too much chance of water working it's way in past the bearings.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

yea I do at least half a dozen river crossings on my regular ride, I manual as much of the river as possible but while the motor will get a good splashing I wont let it get submerged at all.

 

[Troutwrestler]

I think submerging the motor is certainly bad for the bearings/clutches. It wouldn't be too bad if you could dry them out later, but you can't