Electrical issues

[ArizonaATC]

So today when i got done on my trike i gave it a good washing and especially all the mudd out of the engine area, but after i was done i tried starting it and no luck, so i check the spark because it wasnt even sounding like it was trying to start, the spark was very weak, no blue arc or nothing just a tiny weak one with no blue.
also i dont know if this contributes to it but my battery use to charge up after 30 mins of riding and i could use the electrical start, for a few weeks though it hasnt been charging at all. Could this be a bad stator? what would you guys check first. thanks!

[Jd110]

Ok. As you found out today-water and electrical systems don't get along. Try blowing things out now. And you need a battery tender.

[ArizonaATC]

Ok. As you found out today-water and electrical systems don't get along. Try blowing things out now. And you need a battery tender.

whats the best way to waterproof all the wires? i go through lots of swamp and water, wouldnt want it dieing on me way out in the sticks!

[Jd110]

I wouldn't know because I stay out of the water for the most part. But I do run with dielectric grease on every connection.

Don't forget to unhook battery before you start. Swamps in Arizona?

[ArizonaATC]

I wouldn't know because I stay out of the water for the most part. But I do run with dielectric grease on every connection.

Don't forget to unhook battery before you start. Swamps in Arizona?

im no longer in arizona! living in canada now

[Jd110]

You might want one of these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKgi2g-uUBI&sns=em

[f76]

JD110 has it right, dielectric grease in every connection will really help.

[ArizonaATC]

JD110 has it right, dielectric grease in every connection will really help.

I have never used dielectric grease, learn something new everyday, i will pick some up tomorrow and apply it to all the conenctions, thanks guys

[f76]

Fill the female side of the connector with a dab, you don't need to fill it full, it will all come out when the male plug goes in. Wipe off the excess.