Crabnab
CB750 Member
Bought a '76 CB750F from a guy who had done most of the restoration work. It's marginal work but the bike looks great and runs pretty well as well. Just minor things remain. One of those things is a Neutral Indicator that is always on, regardless of Neutral or In-Gear. Seller claimed it just needed a new switch. Earlier today I replaced the switch with a new one - still in package from Honda.
I checked the continuity of the switch before I put it in the bike and it seemed to be correct- full continuity when ball was not depressed, 0 continuity when ball was depressed. Replaced the switch- exact same behavior.
I've also checked to see if the wiring is correct by taking the connector off the switch entirely thereby breaking the connection, it indeed does turn the light off. When I ground the wire to the frame it turns back on again so the circuit appears to be correct.
Is there something inside the engine crankcase I need to align? If so, is that a do-able job for a novice? Any guidance on what I should be looking for would be greatly appreciated.
I checked the continuity of the switch before I put it in the bike and it seemed to be correct- full continuity when ball was not depressed, 0 continuity when ball was depressed. Replaced the switch- exact same behavior.
I've also checked to see if the wiring is correct by taking the connector off the switch entirely thereby breaking the connection, it indeed does turn the light off. When I ground the wire to the frame it turns back on again so the circuit appears to be correct.
Is there something inside the engine crankcase I need to align? If so, is that a do-able job for a novice? Any guidance on what I should be looking for would be greatly appreciated.