So I bought a motorcycle that doesn’t work, and I’m trying to fix it up. I’m pretty new to electrical work, and having trouble with the concept of the ground. On my bike, the electrical components are grounded to the steel frame, and the negative battery terminal is also grounded to the frame.. so is the frame basically a conductor back to the negative terminal? Why is it not dangerous to be exposed like that unlike the insulated wires??
In general the concept of ground is a little hazy for me.
Thanks
In: Physics
Yes, the frame is a conductor back to the negative terminal.
The idea is that if a fault develops then it goes through the frame back to the battery (and probably blows a fuse) rather than going through you and giving you a shock.
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