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[Cvostu]

went for a ride today and the neutral N indicator light was on most of the day while it was in gear,,It didnt glow bright but it was on,,  IT would glow bright when placed in neutral,,   I let the bike sit for 2 hrs then got back on and all was nomal... Light was out and working the way it should,,    any ideas???     thanks   stuart

[Twolanerider]

went for a ride today and the neutral N indicator light was on most of the day while it was in gear,,It didnt glow bright but it was on,,  IT would glow bright wne placed in neutral,,   I let the bike sit for 2 hrs then got back on and all was nomal... Light was out and working the way it should,,    any ideas???     thanks   stuart

Neutral switch probably going bad.  They're easy to replace though.

[Cvostu]

thanks Don,,,  Got a warrantee for that,,  got stuck in lots of rain,,,  think that could have done it?

[North Georgia Hawg]

thanks Don,,,  Got a warrantee for that,,  got stuck in lots of rain,,,  think that could have done it?

Water could certainly short that little switch, and it probably dried out 2 hours later.

Does it work OK now? If it does, I wouldn't worry about it.

Ken

[Cvostu]

works fine now,,,  until next storm i guess,,   i checked the connection for the wires,, they seem fine,.,,  could it be loose? or need to be snugged down?

[grc]

Remove the electrical connectors, blow them out with a little contact cleaner spray and let them dry thoroughly, apply some dielectric grease and reinstall.  If it was moisture causing the problem that will probably take care of it.  

Jerry

[Twolanerider]

Water could certainly short that little switch, and it probably dried out 2 hours later.

Does it work OK now? If it does, I wouldn't worry about it.

Ken

Have seen that happen to them Ken.  Problem is, since they're supposed to be sealed against such intrusions, it becomes a recurrent thing.  They're probably corroding/crudding up a bit inside as it happens too.

I was thinking of the 04 and not the newer bike Stu.  It's still a pretty easy part to replace though.  Especially if it's under warranty.  If the shop won't warrant it if they can't see it soak it with a hose for awhile to try and recreate just before you go to the shop.

[Cvostu]

thanks for the tips guys,,  ill try what Jerry says first,,, then see about taking it in,,,, we ran in some really bad rain this weekend,,, it is on the 12 sg this time..

[Bikerdude1018]

Stu, that happened to me on the way back from Sturgis, same thing.  Light went out after the scooter dried out.

Frank

[North Georgia Hawg]

thanks for the tips guys,,  ill try what Jerry says first,,, then see about taking it in,,,, we ran in some really bad rain this weekend,,, it is on the 12 sg this time..

Stu - just remember that dielectric grease is like anti-seize... a little goes a long way. Don't load it up...

Ken

[Cvostu]

Just did that little procedure.  I found a tube of dielectric grease too.   See if it lasts.   Thanks you Guys again. 

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Are you sure the N stands for neutral Stu    On your MC I thought it meant "not enough". 

[Cvostu]

That could be.   And it was lit up too. 

[johnsachs]

thanks for the tips guys,,  ill try what Jerry says first,,, then see about taking it in,,,, we ran in some really bad rain this weekend,,, it is on the 12 sg this time..

Really bad rain ? that's an understatement.  Was the worst I've seen in 50 + years of riding. 
Unfortunately I was in the race mode... No windshield, no rain gear.    Had to check the saddlebags for alligators when I got home. First time I've ever experienced a motor miss due to rain.
Same on Sunday with the OL on the back, except we had rain gear, and a windshield. Managed to stay slightly ahead of it.
Took the  out today. Got back an hour ago, DRY, for NHRA racing on tv. Just had tornado warnings come over the celluler....Florida living at its best.
John

[North Georgia Hawg]

Really bad rain ? that's an understatement.  Was the worst I've seen in 50 + years of riding. 
Unfortunately I was in the race mode... No windshield, no rain gear.    Had to check the saddlebags for alligators when I got home. First time I've ever experienced a motor miss due to rain.
Same on Sunday with the OL on the back, except we had rain gear, and a windshield. Managed to stay slightly ahead of it.
Took the  out today. Got back an hour ago, DRY, for NHRA racing on tv. Just had tornado warnings come over the celluler....Florida living at its best.
John

John - Stuey has told me you're a tough, old skool rider... You got soaked like never before, and you took your woman out again in it the next day! She's apparently pretty tough, too! 

Ken