Why is the neutral light not showing on my bike?

The Neutral Switch sits at the low point of the gearbox. The switch can end up with sludge / water/ condensation around it, which will stop / slow it from functioning. Time for a gearbox oil change after a good fast run. Or to pull the switch out & replace it. The bike has a lock out function to stop you starting it in gear.

Why does my 1500 Vulcan not start up?

If your 1500 vulcan won’t start… It’s not the sidestand switch, if it won’t start. It just won’t run with sidestand “down” and in gear, with the clutch out. So here’s the troubleshoot. First check the battery voltage. It should be 12.5 or more.

Why does my bike not start after a down time?

After a prolonged ‘down time’ and extension hose line, fuel pump, tank and battery replacement, the starter make the most horrendous gear-grinding noise, and bike won’t start. Also, I no longer hear the fuel pump engage when I turn switch ‘on’. All lights and gauges appear normal. Have I wired something backward? ReplyDelete Replies

What to do if you have a problem with your Kawasaki Vulcan?

If the problem seems to be battery-related, a replacement battery or charging it properly will usually alleviate the problem on the Vulcans. If the problem seems to be deeper, pointing to issues with the stator and rectifier/regulator, it’s best to take the Vulcan into a Kawasaki dealership.

What kind of bike is the Kawasaki Vulcan?

Vulcans are available from the Vulcan 900 Classic all the way to the 1700 Vulcan Classic Voyager. Kawasaki has made sure to make a mark in the motorcycling industry because these are genuinely great bikes. Looking at the Vulcan can sometimes seem like these are unstoppable bikes, and nothing can go wrong.

Why is my speedometer not working on my Vulcan 800?

On the Vulcan 800, the speedometer cable housing can be a bit tricky to get to. So those who fixed the problem were able to use a pair of long-nosed pliers to get the housing closed. A visit to the mechanic might be next for those who aren’t mechanically inclined.

What makes a Vulcan 900 make a squealing noise?

Problems with the drive pulley will usually show themselves as noises coming from the belt. It sounds like the belt is rubbing up against something and producing a squealing noise. Owners of the Vulcan 900 who came across this problem stated that it showed up after the bike had fallen or had gotten into an accident.

Why does my Suzuki King Quad 300 not start?

Going to start with a new coil. Well, got it running, but have some playing with the carb to do. It appears that the power cable coming from the battery to the coil is having some issues, whether a short or bad connection. I’m sure that an intermittent connection of some sort was just too much for the old coil that was on there.

How do you fix a bad neutral switch?

Turn on the key, if you get your green light it’s the neutral switch gone bad. Don’t be a moron like me and try to jump the wires with a test light. That won’t work. Keeping the wires jumped will get you a green light all the time.

Where are the neutral lock out switches on a car?

Keeping the wires jumped will get you a green light all the time. There are two neutral lock out switches: the primary is in the bottom of the transmission housing, where it is a PITA to get to.

Where is the neutral switch on a Honda?

It’s in the group of connectors up high on the front side if the rear wheel. It’s a light green wire with a red stripe. It runs to the ecm and to the starter solenoid since they both have to see neutral to work. Thanks again for getting me closer …. Im ok mechanically but the electrical components baffle me.

Is the neutral light on on a Honda rancher?

You have a 350 rancher 2×4 electric shift? It should have never shifted with the buttons if the neutral light was on all the time. Okay, just checking with the te part. If you tap in a ground wire to the wire your upper arrow is pointing to you should be in buisness.

Why is the neutral light not working on my Honda Foreman?

Those that failed still shifted ok but the neutral light didn’t work and unless hot wired, the electric starter couldn’t function. So to link what toodeep and spock said, most likely your shift drum broke, and a previous owner grounded the neutral wire to trick the machine to think it’s in neutral, thus allowing it to start.

When did I start posting pictures of my Honda Nighthawk?

Many of them take the time to send me a picture of their motorcycle, and starting back in 2003 I decided to start posting them here. Grab a camera and have someone take a picture of you on your Nighthawk. Then email me using this form and I will get back to you.

How old is Paul on his Honda Nighthawk?

I live in San Francisco and have been riding since about 18 years old, 63 now. Used to have a Yamaha Vision and in my frequent trips to mechanic to fix the stator, I saw a Nighthawk S and thought it would be a good choice with similar engine size and shaft drive.

Why is my neutral safety switch not working?

Engine does not crank at all, regardless of the transmission gear If the engine will not crank at all, it’s typical of a neutral safety switch that is experiencing electrical issues. In this case, no power is flowing through the neutral safety switch to the starter relay. This prevents the starter motor from cranking the engine.

Where is the neutral light on a Honda?

The neutral/reverse switch is inside the alternator cover (at the rear of the engine) .. To test it look under the right rear fender next to the alternator coupler you will see a small 2 pin coupler ..The wire colors are 1 gray (reverse) wire and 1 light green (neutral) wire ..

Keeping the wires jumped will get you a green light all the time. There are two neutral lock out switches: the primary is in the bottom of the transmission housing, where it is a PITA to get to.

How to repair a Yamaha Big Bear 400 neutral light?

Yamaha big bear 400 professional neutral light repair. – YouTube Yamaha big bear 400 professional neutral light repair. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.

How do you get a neutral light on a grizzly?

Try holding the rear brake in (either foot or left hand) and while pulling left on the gear lever, move forward and back to see if the light will come on in any position. Sometimes you need to adjust the “tie rod” which connects the shift lever to actual tranny shift point.

Where is the neutral switch on an automatic transmission?

The neutral safety switch for an automatic transmission is located inside the transmission case or in the linkage that allows the vehicle to shift gears. This switch prevents you from starting the engine when the transmission is in any gear other than Park or Neutral.

What happens when you put the car in neutral?

1. Engine will not crank in park but cranks in neutral. When the driver turns the ignition switch and the automatic transmission is in park, or the manual transmission is in neutral and the clutch pedal is engaged, the car should trigger the starter to engage.

Why does my Honda bike have no lights?

Or maybe your problem with no lights and priming the fuel pump etc when you turn the key happend before your battery went dead… after all the battery must have died for a reason… If all your fuses are good you may have fried your ECM, wire harness, or selanoids.

What does it mean when your bike wont start?

Because when it happened there was no smell or sound of a fried wire as such. Basically the bike had been stood for a while so the battery had no charge anyway. Then i wire up the leads (dont turn the car off) keep them connected and try to start it and then I think everything just stopped working.

What should I do if my bike lights won’t turn on?

The standard lights on bikes from The New Wheel use LEDs for illumination. There are no bulbs to replace. For older halogen type systems, you may need to replace burned out bulbs. Consult your light manufacturer’s manual or contact us for more information. If you see an error code, consult your owner’s manual or contact us for more information.

What should I do if my motorcycle won’t start?

If the reading stays steady, your battery is good to go—and your motorcycle likely has another problem (or a few problems). Fortunately, there are other troubleshooting means that can help determine why your bike won’t start.

Why does my motorcycle not start with the side stand down?

Newer bikes (and some older ones) may refuse to start with the side stand down. Along with all the other high-tech sensors that are on board, your motorcycle might have a built-in code that keeps the ignition from starting if your kickstand is engaged.

Why does my Honda Shadow 750 not start?

I have a 1984 Honda Magna v45 750 and it won”t start. Battery is new, just replaced solenoid, but when button is pushed, it “clicks”, the lights dim, but nothing else. Please help it is driving me ma … read more

Unless you have one of those new all-electric motorcycles, your bike needs three main things to run- Spark, Fuel/Air mixture and Compression. Your bike will either run rough or not start at all without the proper amounts of any of those elements.

Why does my ATV spin in one direction?

If the washers are worn, the belt may not ride in the grooves as it should and instead ride one of the sheaves. Some ATVs with engine brake systems have a primary clutch with a one-way sprag bearing, a so-called one-way clutch. It is supposed to spin freely in one direction and be locked in the other direction.

What to do if your ATV won’t shift?

If you try to shift on an electric shift ATV, you may hear the shift motor moving, but it does not shift completely. You may find that the problem is worse at colder temperatures. Fixing this issue is relatively easy. All you need to do is replace the old gummed-up grease with all-temperature, white lithium grease.

What causes the neutral switch on a GL1000 to light up?

The neutral switch on the GL1000 and the GL1100 up to ’82 is notorious for the internal contacts becoming contaminated with carbon from the engine oil, resulting in the light still glowing with the bike in gear, brightening when it is in neutral. Very common problem .

Where is the neutral switch on a car?

The neutral switch is located in the bottom right of the crankcase and almost hidden behind the bottom frame tube. Not the easiest place to get at !! You can get at it more easily by loosening off the bottom engine bolts (the engine won’t fall out as the top bolts will hold it) and gently wedging between the engine and the frame.

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