neutral light

[dan1951]

Anyone had a intermittent neutral light problem on a k2? I went for a ride today when the light came on after every shift then worked fine after then no light when in neutral, Now works OK. I had a similar problem on My 95 goldwing it was just a loose nut at the contact wire. Could this be the same or do I have a nightmare to look at, The crappy manual I have indicates it,s under the starter. Big job or not, I could not find a post on such a problem. Does the carbs have to come off to check this part? Thanks for any input.

 

[dirtdigger]

The switch is on the very bottom of the motor more toward the left side right by the frame rail. It has a screw in the center with a single wire. The switches do go bad and stick over time because it is in contact with oil. It is held in by one small bolt and a small metal tab. They can be a pain to get out because the o-ring that seals the switch to the motor gets hard.

 

[dan1951]

Thanks Digger, That switch is located in a bas---- spot! it,s dark out now can,t see to mig the sawed off 10mm socket and box wrench together to get the bolt out. Can You use pliers on the switch I can,t see under there to good to see what it,s made of. I will keep Ya informed on what I screwup. Anyway I appreciate Your help on the matter, Thanks

 

[dan1951]

lucked out The switch came out with a little prying with sharp flatblade, The bolt was a different story as being directly between the frame tube the wrench I concocted worked. The switch actually had rust inside when I flushed it out using maf cleaner then pb blaster 4x then it worked properly. I had continuity with the ball fully depressed at the start.