xt125x idles but wont rev

[egghead]

Hi,

I'm looking for some help with this for a mate...

The bikes a yamaha xt125x 2006, the last time it was rode he covered 100 miles in a downpour, put the bike away, a week later turned the key and the battery area started smoking, switched off the ignition the rectifier wire is melted, sorted the wiring out and now the bike starts but will only idle if you rev it it dies, any ideas ?

[Airhead]

does it have a carb?

if so try draining the float bowl

[egghead]

Hi Airhead did what you said worked a treat cheers mate ..........

[Airhead]

Great

[kashim]

wd40 the crap out the electrics and vaseline the battery terminals for good measure.