Why does my neutral light stay on?

Why does my neutral light stay on?

The most common cause of a neutral light staying on is a short to ground. A short to ground is where the wiring simply rubs off an engine or chassis component, providing a shorter path for ground. Remove the wire from the switch and check dash bulb (if already disconnected, see short to ground below).

Why won’t my Harley Davidson go into neutral?

You have to rock your motorcycle back and forth, shift the gear up and down for a while for it to go into neutral. The main reason why your bike won’t shift to neutral is because the clutch cable does not have enough slack. A loosened or a strongly tightened clutch cable will create problems while changing the gears.

Where is the neutral switch located on a Harley?

The switch is located behind the front drive sprocket cover forward of the sprocket.

How does a motorcycle neutral switch work?

The neutral switch is located into the gearbox and looks like a reversing light switch used on a car. If the switch fails, this will result in failure of the neutral light to illuminate and the engine to continue to run when a gear is selected while the side-stand is down.

How do I change my motorcycle back to neutral?

You need to first shift to the first gear from whichever gear you are in. Once you have reached the first gear position in your bike, give a slight tap upwards to the gear shifter. The slight upshift from the first gear should take the motorcycle to the neutral position.

Where is the neutral switch located on a motorcycle?

gearbox
The neutral switch is located into the gearbox and looks like a reversing light switch used on a car.

What happens if your shift linkage is wrong on a Harley Davidson?

If your shift arms are not properly aligned or your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage is set to an incorrect length; you may experience binding, which will limit, or diminish your leverage. If you are replacing, or reinstalling the stock shift linkage on your Harley; it is important to assemble it back to the exact position it was in previously.

Why do I have a hard time shifting my Harley?

If you are experiencing Harley neutral issues, “hard neutral”, or having a tough time shifting your Harley, you may need to address your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage as an assembly. Sometimes, a misaligned shifter linkage splines will be obvious to diagnose.

What should I do if my Clutch is wrong on my Harley Davidson?

As Bob explains, most typically proper clutch adjustment should also, always, be confirmed. When attempting to fix a Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage issue, verify correct adjustment at the clutch pack and in the cable per your service manuals specific requirements for your year, make & model.