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Electraglider51
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2016 - 05:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ok this isn't a huge deal but it's a little annoying.
Every time I pull my clutch lever in, my green neutral light comes on. Is this supposed to happen? If not, what should I look into to fix it.
Are the bulbs in the indicator strip replaceable? My blue high beam indicator is inoperable. I haven't pulled it apart yet. Thanks and merry Christmas. Mike
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S1owner
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2016 - 05:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yes they are replaceable. The nuetral might just need replacing. There is a thread recently with a link to led replacements
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Electraglider51
Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 08:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The neutral light comes on every time I pull the clutch in.
I'll look at replacing the led. Thanks
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Hootowl
Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 09:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Neutral indicator gets ground from a sensor in the primary. It could also get ground from the frame or another wire due to worn insulation near the steering head where, coincidentally, the clutch cable runs. Perhaps pulling in the clutch lever moves the wire bundle just right, and applies ground? Could also be the sensor in the tranny is slightly out of place, and moving the clutch tweaks it. (Unlikely, IMHO.)
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Electraglider51
Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 10:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
So I'll trace the clutch cable and the wires. Maybe I'll find something. Thanks
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Upthemaiden
Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Can't help you on the clutch lever issue, but this thread should help you out with the replacement bulbs...

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/476 23/793958.html?1474946697
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