2008 GS 30K mile. Trouble finding neutral.

landmarkjohn · May 20, 2019

Just started happening. Having to faff about at stop to get neutral light to come on. Gearbox would appear to be in neutral but no green light. Eventually will get it to light green by going up into second and back to first etc but if it not showing green it won't then start.

Because of my fault finding background I will give the recent changes that may just be red herring and unrelated or maybe not:

There has been in intermittent noise from "down there" noticed when crawling along in second gear... heard it twice or three times on a few miles spin (it was in a funeral cortege so didn't investigate).

The rear shock was removed and refitted after rebuild. This was first outing. Thanks for any suggestions.

Tractors are go · May 20, 2019

Gear selector switch at back of gearbox, possibly wiring connector, which is right next to rear shock, easy to knock/touch without being aware.

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landmarkjohn · May 20, 2019

Tractors are go said:
Gear selector switch at back of gearbox, possibly wiring connector, which is right next to rear shock, easy to knock/touch without being aware.

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Thanks, I will have a look for that in the next few days.

younger06 · May 20, 2019

It should start with the clutch pulled in.

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Pukmeister · May 21, 2019

Any stiffness in the selector action?

Might be worth cleaning the shift arm bushes where they pass through the frame.

Deleted account 191119001 · May 21, 2019

Possible kink or fraying in the clutch cable, just an extra thought.

topcat2006 · May 21, 2019

Smogbob said:
Possible kink or fraying in the clutch cable, just an extra thought.

No clutch cable on a 1200.

However - have you checked the clutch fluid level recently?

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Deleted account 191119001 · May 21, 2019

topcat2006 said:
No clutch cable on a 1200.

However - have you checked the clutch fluid level recently?

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oops my bad tis a hose........... :blast

was thinking to fast.....

Steptoe · May 21, 2019

younger06 said:
It should start with the clutch pulled in.

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I expect his clutch switch needs adjusting.

landmarkjohn · May 24, 2019

Thanks folks, will get on it this weekend hopefully...

landmarkjohn · Jun 2, 2019

Well I had a little wiggle on that connector on the back of the gearbox but all seemed good and I don’t think I would have gone near it just taking the shock out.

Anyway had a 80 KM run with one stop and no sign of the issue at the moment. Thanks for all advice. Safe riding.

younger06 · Jun 2, 2019

I haven't had an "N" or green light for weeks now.
It comes and goes.

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Bendy toy · Jun 3, 2019

The gear position switch is a potentiometer. The tracks can wear. (ditto side stand switch) The clutch fluid rises in the reservoir as the clutch plate wears. Eventually the clutch can slip as there is nowhere for that excess fluid to go.

The gear lever bushes through the frame can get dirty. Remove the selector shaft, clean well and reassemble. The selector ball joints shake loose giving a sloppy gear shift lever action.

2008 GS 30K mile. Trouble finding neutral.

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