General
The neutral switch is located on the bottom of the engine case near the rear of the engine. The two-terminal switch is normally closed. When the transmission is in NEUTRAL and the ignition switch is in the IGN position, the neutral switch causes the NEUTRAL indicator lamp to illuminate.
Removal
1. Remove maxi-fuse. See 8.5 Maxi-fuse.
2. Make sure transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL.
3. Place a clean container under motorcycle to catch any oil that may escape.
4. See Figure 8-36. Remove two wiring harness connectors (2) from neutral switch (1). Gently pull connectors straight off switch studs.
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Figure 8-36. Neutral switch location: 1. Neutral switch; 2. Wiring harness connectors (2)
5. Using a 7/8 in. box wrench, remove neutral switch and o-ring from engine case.
Installation
Note. The transmission shifter must be in the NEUTRAL position when installing the switch to allow the switch ball to engage the shifter cam ramp.
1. See Figure 8-37. Lubricate new o-ring (2) with engine oil.
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Figure 8-37. Neutral switch: 1. Ball; 2. O-ring; 3. Switch stud
2. Install neutral switch with о-ring into engine case. Tighten to 12.8-16.5 Nm (113-146 in-lbs).
Note. The neutral switch is not polarity sensitive. Either connector may be attached to either stud.
3. See Figure 8-36. Install wiring harness connectors (2) onto studs on neutral switch (1). Gently push connectors until they bottom out on studs.
4. Replace maxi-fuse. See 8.5 Maxi-fuse.
5. Test neutral switch for proper operation.
- a. Turn ignition switch to IGN position.
- b. Verify that transmission shifter is in NEUTRAL.
- c. Check to see that NEUTRAL indicator lamp illuminates.
- d. Turn off ignition switch.
6. If any oil escaped while neutral switch was removed from vehicle, check the engine oil level. See 1.6 Engine oil and filter. Replenish engine oil as necessary.