Humidity problem in my left handle electricity

phliper · Apr 4, 2017

Hey guys!

I have a problem with my left handle. When the external humidity is high, I have an electric problem. My stop/start switch doesn't really work. I have to exhale heat with my mouth... yeah I know what you think... and seconds later, the bike start at first kick. When it's in the garage, no problem of course, it a heated garage.

What do you suggest? Putting some silicone between each part of the handle?

Thanks.

Torontonian · Apr 4, 2017

Open it up and clean up the contacts. :shock:

phliper · Apr 4, 2017

Torontonian said:
Open it up and clean up the contacts. :shock:

Yes, I will do it, but what can I do to protect it?

Torontonian · Apr 4, 2017

Try a tiny bit of Oxy-Guard paste. Comes in a small tube.

gtsun · Apr 4, 2017

What about Dielectric grease? I would think that would help keep things good after cleaning with a good water repellent.

ashman · Apr 4, 2017

gtsun said:
What about Dielectric grease? I would think that would help keep things good after cleaning with a good water repellent.

Thats the way to go it will solve it for sure.

Ashley

pantah_good · Apr 4, 2017

Vaseline = dielectric grease.

phliper · Apr 4, 2017

pantah_good said:
Vaseline = dielectric grease.

Thanks!!!! :lol:

Rohan · Apr 4, 2017

Plain ole WD40 is pretty good at that sort of thing too.

It does wear off after a while though...

peter12 · Apr 5, 2017

WD40 or a silicon spray.

phliper · Apr 5, 2017

peter12 said:
WD40 or a silicon spray.

Good! I have both : wd40 and Vaseline

Deets55 · Apr 5, 2017

Just going to throw my 2 cents in.

WD 40 is great for cleaning parts, it offer very little lubrication and goes away quickly. Dielectric grease is a silicone based grease, not petroleum based. It helps lubricant and keeps things water proof to a degree. Then there are products like De-Ox that resembles silicone grease but has additional chemicals that prevent corrosion. I like De-Ox for switch gear and connectors first and Dielectric grease second. I use Dielectric grease primary for spark plug wires. If I was to buy just one product it would be a silicone based product because it has a lot more uses than the De-Ox.

Pete