Figure 6-103. Neutral indicator switch location: all models (XL shown): 1. Neutral indicator switch; 2. Jumper wire connector [136]; 3. Right crankcase half; 4. Main drive gear
A pin on the shifter drum contacts the neutral indicator switch plunger, completing the neutral indicator circuit.
A motorcycle whose neutral indicator lamp does not light can be tested to determine if the problem can be found:
- In a burned out indicator lamp, the wire harness to the instruments or in the main wire harness.
- In the neutral indicator switch and its jumper wire.
Note. This part cannot be repaired. Replace upon failure.
Replacement
| FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE | |
| Neutral indicator switch | 120-180 in·lbs | 13.6-20.3 Nm |
Warning! To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before proceeding.
1. Remove main fuse.
2. Remove exhaust components:
a. XL Models: Remove rear muffler and exhaust pipe. See 4.13 EXHAUST SYSTEM: XL MODELS.
b. XR 1200X: Remove exhaust system. See 4.14 EXHAUST SYSTEM: XR 1200X.
3. Remove sprocket cover and rear drive belt from transmission sprocket. See 5.6 DRIVE BELT.
4. Remove transmission sprocket. See 5.15 TRANSMISSION SPROCKET.
5. Unplug jumper wire connector from neutral indicator switch. Remove switch with washer from right crankcase half.
6. Note routing of neutral switch jumper wire down between crankcase and rear of gearcase cover.
7. To unplug neutral switch jumper wire from neutral switch harness connector [136], cut cable strap securing neutral switch harness and stator harness to bottom right frame tube under oil pump.
8. Install new neutral indicator switch with washer. Tighten to 120-180 in·lbs (13.6-20.3 Nm).
9. Plug new neutral switch jumper wire into neutral indicator switch [131]. Route jumper wire in same way that old jumper was routed.
10. Plug jumper wire connector [136A] into harness socket connector [136B]. Secure neutral switch harness and stator harness with cable strap to bottom right frame tube under oil pump.
11. Install transmission sprocket. See 5.15 TRANSMISSION SPROCKET.
12. Install secondary drive belt and sprocket cover. See 5.6 DRIVE BELT.
13. Adjust drive belt tension and rear wheel alignment. See 1.24 WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
14. Install exhaust components:
- a. XL Models: install rear muffler and exhaust pipe. See 4.13 EXHAUST SYSTEM: XL MODELS.
- b. XR 1200X: install exhaust system. See 4.14 EXHAUST SYSTEM: XR 1200X.
15. Install main fuse.
16. Turn ignition switch on. Check the operation of the neutral indicator lamp.