won't start after the rain

bluehose2012 · 07-13-2012, 12:20 PM

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 · 07-13-2012, 01:09 PM

Sounds like ya got it covered!

Water Warrior 2 · 07-13-2012, 02:39 PM

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 · 07-15-2012, 09:54 AM

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.

07-13-2012, 12:20 PM	#1
bluehose2012 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 19	won't start after the rain 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. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-13-2012, 01:09 PM	#2
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: won't start after the rain Sounds like ya got it covered! __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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07-13-2012, 02:39 PM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: won't start after the rain 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. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-15-2012, 09:54 AM	#4
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: won't start after the rain 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.
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