won't start after the rain

[bluehose2012]

hi, just got the 250 for a friend to learn on. runs great and she loves it.

I keep it covered with a waterproof cover outside. unfortunately, there is a lot of condensation. it rained quite a bit the past few days. I uncovered it and dried it off well. the engine stays dry but other parts of the bike were wet. went to start it, it started and died. then, nothing. I tried bump starting it, a different battery, etc. well, it was a blown fuse-the ignition one. I also noted some moisture near the battery terminals. running fine now with the new fuse.

I have a front porch that I think I will keep the bike on, with the cover when it is going to rain a lot.

any thoughts on this issue? thanks.

[bonehead]

Sounds like ya got it covered!

[Water Warrior 2]

Make allowances for some air circulation to rid the bike of moisture and condensation. If the bike is too tightly wrapped there is no chance for things to dry out.

[mrlmd1]

There may be an exposed wire somewhere giving you a short. The fuse shouldn't blow just from moisture under the cover. Go over all your wiring, including in the headlight bucket and looked for a frayed wire somewhere.