docc Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I do believe the neutral switch can be changed without removing the side plate of the gearbox, only the starter. Again, some have found joy cleaning them with a solvent while working the switch in and out and, also, changing gear oils (to Redline as I recall.) Otherwise, fitting a new neutral switch is no big deal and pretty common. Make sure the middle relay or its contacts aren't also dodgy. +1 on keeping the sidestand switch. Cleaning it with some contact cleaner while working it in and out and forcing a bit of dielectric grease around the actuator keeps them reliable. Make sure the adjustable bolt that presses the actuator comes in good contact and is not bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batt57 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I do believe the neutral switch can be changed without removing the side plate of the gearbox, only the starter. Again, some have found joy cleaning them with a solvent while working the switch in and out and, also, changing gear oils (to Redline as I recall.) Otherwise, fitting a new neutral switch is no big deal and pretty common. Make sure the middle relay or its contacts aren't also dodgy. +1 on keeping the sidestand switch. Cleaning it with some contact cleaner while working it in and out and forcing a bit of dielectric grease around the actuator keeps them reliable. Make sure the adjustable bolt that presses the actuator comes in good contact and is not bent. I actually removed mine last night without removing the starter. I just didn't have any replacement gear lube so I screwed it back in. I have a new switch on order and I'll change out the lube to Redline Shockproof when it gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batt57 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 So today I took the switch out and drained the gearbox. I cleaned the switch with some WD40 and worked it back and forth. Still didn't work. Reassembled everything and filled the box with Redline Shockproof. Went for a 30 mile ride and when I got home and put the bike in neutral the light came on. Go figure... I have a new switch on order but if this keeps working I'll save the switch as a back-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Which Redline did you go with, strawberry (heavy) or blueberry (light)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batt57 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Which Redline did you go with, strawberry (heavy) or blueberry (light)? The red. So far so good. The switch worked all day today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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