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Started by crzydood17, July 26, 2011, 04:42:46 AM

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crzydood17

July 26, 2011, 04:42:46 AM
So, I wanted to figure out why I keep killing my credit cards since I got my bike...

It seems I build up a super strong static electric charge while riding... anyone else have this problem/ have a solution?
2004 GS500F (Sold)
2001 GS500 (being torn apart)
1992 GS500E (being rebuilt)

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#1
July 26, 2011, 05:14:04 AM
ground yourself  :D

but seriously if your bike is building up a net charge then i think something is wrong with your grounding.

crzydood17

#2
July 26, 2011, 05:21:53 AM
I dont think its the bike, its REALLY dry in Austin, I think its the wind friction building up the charge causing me to zap stuff lol, as far as grounds go, my bike is running fine and ground cable is tight
2004 GS500F (Sold)
2001 GS500 (being torn apart)
1992 GS500E (being rebuilt)

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July 26, 2011, 06:51:37 AM
oh maybe you can put em in a static bag... like for computer parts. kinda annoying but it should work

lucky4034

#4
July 26, 2011, 06:54:36 AM
Are you storing them differently when you ride your bike.... or keeping them in the same old spot in your wallet as they have always been kept?
Own:
'09 Suzuki GS500F
'05 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hope to own one day:
'11 Honda CBR600RR
'87-'92  Yamaha YSR50
'90-'93 CBR 250RR
...and counting

The Buddha

#5
July 26, 2011, 07:59:02 AM
Quote from: crzydood17 on July 26, 2011, 04:42:46 AM
So, I wanted to figure out why I keep killing my credit cards since I got my bike...

It seems I build up a super strong static electric charge while riding... anyone else have this problem/ have a solution?

Oh no ... OK you should send them to me, y'know for safe keeping.
Cool.
Buddha.
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Twism86

#6
July 26, 2011, 08:07:38 AM
I keep my wallet in my front pocket when i ride so it doesnt fall out (dont trust the ass pocket). No problems here. Ever see the mythbusters about eel skim wallets  :icon_lol:
First bike - 2002 GS500E - Sold
Current - 2012 Triumph Street Triple R
"Its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"

Tom

crzydood17

#7
July 26, 2011, 08:33:16 AM
yeh only strong/long exposure to magnets or Electro Static Discharge can kill a magnetic strip... Unless my bike has turned into a giant electro magnet, Its got to be ESD. It happens to old cards new cards anything... I had 2 old ones go bad and thought they might just be weak but then I tried my new card and it died too...
2004 GS500F (Sold)
2001 GS500 (being torn apart)
1992 GS500E (being rebuilt)

Twism86

#8
July 26, 2011, 09:07:36 AM
Quote from: crzydood17 on July 26, 2011, 08:33:16 AM
yeh only strong/long exposure to magnets or Electro Static Discharge can kill a magnetic strip... Unless my bike has turned into a giant electro magnet, Its got to be ESD. It happens to old cards new cards anything... I had 2 old ones go bad and thought they might just be weak but then I tried my new card and it died too...
I would wrap your jewels in aluminium foil if i were you  :icon_eek:
First bike - 2002 GS500E - Sold
Current - 2012 Triumph Street Triple R
"Its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"

Tom
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