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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 03:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does any one have any problem with the neutral light not coming on when in neutral.
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Maverick9s
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sometimes when shifting from 1st to 2nd it will not completely go into 2nd. I will release the clutch and I will be in neutral. But I look for the neutral light being on, but there is no light. But whenever I start the bike or shift it to neutral, it is on.
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 03:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

HI, Maverick is there any thing you did to fix it.
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M1combat
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Possible primary chain adjustment or maybe use Mobil-1 synthetic 20W-50. Also, being "easy" on the gearbox tends to accentuate their inherent problems (on all bikes, not just Buells).
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Captainplanet
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 03:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, that is pretty common on any bike. The MSF class teaches to never trust the neutral light. Sometimes when it is on, you may not really be in neutral.
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 11:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thank you guys for your feed back. but If it such a common problem why did the dealer have it for 3 weeks to try to fix it or are they just trying to milk me. p.s. I'm not being sarcastic. just want my XB to run like it should. and if this is how it runs then that is just something I guess I will have to live with. Thanks Again, Steve
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Darthane
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 11:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No false neutrals here, nor have I ever had it be in gear when it reported neutral. The Blast on the other hand...I'm convinced that thing needs to be opened up and have everything tightened down.
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Brucelee
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 10:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had this issue before I switched to Mobil 1 75-90 gear oil in tranny. Never had it again.

Great stuff!
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Bomber
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 10:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

two suggestions . . .. . adjust the primary chain to spec, adjust the shift linkage so the pedal is just a little lower (sounds like you're not lifting it quite high enough to fully engage 2nd), and do NOT shift like your range instructor told you to pull the trigger . .. . . move the lever firmly, and with, ehem, vigor

ok, that's three things
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 10:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does any one use the loward foot pegs. Could that play a part
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

lowered sorry for the spelling
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Bomber
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

it certainly could have an effect if you didn't adjust the shift linkage . . . ..
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Dcmortalcoil
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have tough time putting in neutral when the bike is at a stop, but no problem when the bike is moving (crawling to a stop). And yes, my bike can be in neutral without the light coming on - in that case, I just tap the shifter up or down, and the light comes on.
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M1combat
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How many miles are on the bike? I think these HD transmissions tend to take about 1000mi to work themselves in decently. Also, put Mobil-1 Synth in it ASAP. That generally helps the feel of the transmission quite a bit.
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 05:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

M1 I have about 1700mi on it know.
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