Getting shocks from rain?

[Xyanidenz]

Good Evening,

I currently Ride an Hyosung GT250R 2011 Model, i used to ride in the rain before, but i took it out today to do a bit of clothes shopping for work, while it was raining, i don't know what the cause is i hope someone can help me, while i was riding in the rain when i touch the front breaks i feel a current of shocks going through my fingers, and when i engage the front breaks down i get a bigger shock kindof like when u touch an car door and you get that static shock but it was flowing through - would this be cause something is exposed? i couldn't see anything that can cause it, was just wondering what can cause it, the clutch side is fine, its weird - any help would be greatful

thanks

[hayd3n]

the hyo is shocked that you got it wet,
it must have Italian electrics

[DrunkenMistake]

Good Evening,

I currently Ride an Hyosung GT250R 2011 Model, i used to ride in the rain before, but i took it out today to do a bit of clothes shopping for work, while it was raining, i don't know what the cause is i hope someone can help me, while i was riding in the rain when i touch the front breaks i feel a current of shocks going through my fingers, and when i engage the front breaks down i get a bigger shock kindof like when u touch an car door and you get that static shock but it was flowing through - would this be cause something is exposed? i couldn't see anything that can cause it, was just wondering what can cause it, the clutch side is fine, its weird - any help would be greatful

thanks

Replied to your thread on Korider.

[Xyanidenz]

Replied to your thread on Korider.


thanks man, i'll check it out now....

[Rhys]

look at your brake light switch

[bogan]

Look around the coils and HT leads for shorts, they are one of the few things on a bike which generate enough voltage for you to feel it. The other is the stator, but that is a much lower voltage. Also check the plug gap.

[Xyanidenz]

thanks for the help guys, i took it for a ride just before, around the undercover park, and its fine, took it fast and rev it a bit still fine, but when its wet i get the shock,

i took a photo under the bike to see if something might cause that to shock when wet? i saw wires exposed.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/cyanide2001/underbike_zps67da0d17.jpg

possible? when wet

[bogan]

Maybe take it to a shop, they'll know the right bits to look at and should be able to sort you out quickly.

[Xyanidenz]

Maybe take it to a shop, they'll know the right bits to look at and should be able to sort you out quickly.

humm true, i just got it back from the shop 3 days ago =S ;p

[Coldrider]

You haven't got a splinter in one of your right hand fingers? LOL

[hayd3n]

[QUOTE=Xyanidenz;1130517380]humm true, i just got it back from the shop 3 days ago = maybe they left something loose?

[hayd3n]

humm true, i just got it back from the shop 3 days ago maybe they left something loose?

[idb]

Good Evening,

I currently Ride an Hyosung GT250R 2011 Model, i used to ride in the rain before, but i took it out today to do a bit of clothes shopping for work, while it was raining, i don't know what the cause is i hope someone can help me, while i was riding in the rain when i touch the front breaks i feel a current of shocks going through my fingers, and when i engage the front breaks down i get a bigger shock kindof like when u touch an car door and you get that static shock but it was flowing through - would this be cause something is exposed? i couldn't see anything that can cause it, was just wondering what can cause it, the clutch side is fine, its weird - any help would be greatful

thanks

The only thing that I can think of is if an earth wire was left off or loose somewhere.
Maybe between the engine and the frame.
Tricky little things those bloody electrons!

[DEATH_INC.]

it must have a cheap copy of Italian electrics
Fixed it for ya. If it was a the real thing it wouldn't run in the rain...

I'd be worried, like bogan sez, there isn't much that you should e able to feel, and if any of those are surging around the electrical system you could be in for a shock, both in the hands and wallet.

[Xyanidenz]

[QUOTE=Xyanidenz;1130517380]humm true, i just got it back from the shop 3 days ago = maybe they left something loose?


that's what i'm thinking, but i don't wanna take it back cause its gnna set me another $90 per hr - just for something loose so tonight i'll have a look around, cause its perfectly fine when i ride it in the dry, its only when the bike gets wet, so its got to be something exposed and getting water in?

[Xyanidenz]

The only thing that I can think of is if an earth wire was left off or loose somewhere.
Maybe between the engine and the frame.
Tricky little things those bloody electrons!

hummm, i'll have an search around, all the repair shop did was just change the Dip beam bulb - unless something there causing to give me the shocks but then the dash would play up ?? stupid hyosungs its only done 8,000k ....

[Xyanidenz]

Fixed it for ya. If it was a the real thing it wouldn't run in the rain...

I'd be worried, like bogan sez, there isn't much that you should e able to feel, and if any of those are surging around the electrical system you could be in for a shock, both in the hands and wallet.

Right hand Clutch side fine =D
Left hand feeling the shocks, not fine
wallet should be fine cause its covered for 20,000k hummm, i should take it back..... going to be a shocking ride =D rain all this week

[DrunkenMistake]

Right hand Clutch side fine =D
Left hand feeling the shocks, not fine
wallet should be fine cause its covered for 20,000k hummm, i should take it back..... going to be a shocking ride =D rain all this week

If its under warranty just take it back save yourself the hassle, and you will find if you try fixing it yourself it will most likely void something haha

[Fergus]

that's what i'm thinking, but i don't wanna take it back cause its gnna set me another $90 per hr - just for something loose so tonight i'll have a look around, cause its perfectly fine when i ride it in the dry, its only when the bike gets wet, so its got to be something exposed and getting water in?

Or it could be that voltage is there at all times but only when your gloves are wet (and more conductive) that noticeable current flows.

Take it back, if they won't fix their mistake for free find a new mechanic.

get one of these:
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QM1502
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QM1523

use common sense and logic to trace the fault.
test DC voltage (select the '20' at 10 o'clock on the dial) between earth (unpainted frame bolt) and the lever, check various other places to see where else the voltage is/isn't.
have the bike on, off, running, pull fuses one at a time, turn lights on/off ect ect and see if the voltage remains.
be systematic and you can find the fault before picking up a spanner.

[Xyanidenz]

Or it could be that voltage is there at all times but only when your gloves are wet (and more conductive) that noticeable current flows.

Take it back, if they won't fix their mistake for free find a new mechanic.

get one of these:
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QM1502
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QM1523

use common sense and logic to trace the fault.
test DC voltage (select the '20' at 10 o'clock on the dial) between earth (unpainted frame bolt) and the lever, check various other places to see where else the voltage is/isn't.
have the bike on, off, running, pull fuses one at a time, turn lights on/off ect ect and see if the voltage remains.
be systematic and you can find the fault before picking up a spanner.

sorry I'm useless at this stuff you mean by unpainted frame bolt anything in general around the frame not painted, and check

[idb]

If its under warranty just take it back save yourself the hassle, and you will find if you try fixing it yourself it will most likely void something haha

What he said...if it's under warranty don't shag about.