Neutral Switch??

[jfreeman]

Hello everyone,

Having an interesting issue with my 2003 xb9s.Was going out for a ride today. Stopped to get gas and when I tried putting it in neutral I noticed the light didn't come on. Didn't think anything of it until I filled up and tried to start again.To start it I have to hold the clutch but once its running and the kick stand is up it will go into neutral however the light does not come on. My thoughts are a neutral switch ?? Im not too familiar with motorcycles so my best guess is a neutral switch or possible a fuse ?? any recommendations would be much appreciated.
thanks !

 

[Cooter]

98% gonna be the neutral safety switch. It's a tiny black sensor with one wire located just infant of your transmission output pulley. You'll have to pull off the plastic cover to see it.

To test: It should show continuity to ground in neutral. Test the rest of the system by grounding that sensor wire, and the neutral light should come on (Ignition on of course)

 

[user_deleted]

do what shaughn said which is always great advice.
factory part # 33900-99 neutral safety switch....infinite amount in system...retail $14.60
here is where it's located. tedious as hell to remove with front pulley in place but can be done with strong hand, top quality long nosed vice-grips and patience. some remove it, clean it and reinstall. IMO not worth the time and effort with a 15 year old $15 part.

 

[jfreeman]

Awesome thanks so much for the help guys its much appreciated !! Im going to try and get it fixed this weekend

 

[user_deleted]

Awesome thanks so much for the help guys its much appreciated !! Im going to try and get it fixed this weekend

always our pleasure. every H-D dealer in America has that part # in stock. common sportster part dating back to Evo XL days of 1986.