replacing gear position sensor

[RickG]

Does anyone know if the gear position sensor on a 1200GS can be changed without taking the swinging arm off?

 

[THE ROVER]

Do you mean the gear selector switch? The one that shows on the display on the dash? Mines already had one fitted and it did,nt take them too long so I assume its fairly easy.

BUT it failed again over the weekend so another trip to the dealer

Stuart.

 

[RickG]

Do you mean the gear selector switch? The one that shows on the display on the dash?

I mean the black box with wires (aka auxilliary water-butt) on the back of the gearbox that senses what gear you are in so the computer can tell the dash what to display, including neutral, as that doesn't work either.

I guess if it's a quick job, either it can be taken off without removing the swing-arm, or the latter comes off easily!

 

[John Gates]

I used to get that after a v wet ride or a v good wash. Good dose of WD40 solved it, after which a finger of grease was final solution. Thank Jefferies for the proceedure. Good luck

 

[alex_rsa]

I had mine changed under warrenty and it took an hour as they had to wait for the cat to cool down. They have it down as a 20 minute job so I cannot imagine you would need to remove the swingarm.

Alex

 

[RickG]

Thanks for the advice everyone.

I had a peek at the bike tonight and gave it a squirt of WD, I'll see what gives tomorrow. One last question; is the water causing problems by entering the 3-pin connector on the sensor housing or is it actually getting inside the sensor itself?

 

[Big Lee]

Hi folks,any pics of what this bit looks like & where it is? I`ve had no probs with mine but a bit of preventitive maintenance never hurt!

 

[steve16]

Is it

.........the round bit with 2 thin wire's going to it ???

 

[JohnC]

Mines was playing up a while back, with no neutral showing. Some WD and it's OK for now. Stupid location, not enough protection.