Neutral Light

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by rcv4, Oct 12, 2014.

  1. I droped my bike last week,the neutral light was on....i hit the starter button stood on the right side of the bike and you probobally guessed it was in gear...bollox,no damage tho,i guess its a italian electrics thing.
     
  2. Don't think I ever saw my neutral light
    Never trust an SS on lights alone they manage to sting you
    I always started mine clutch in
    Did it once without clutch in never again !!!
    :O
     
  3. Done that when I first got the bike....neutral light on, engine running; let go of the clutch just as I was getting off with the sidestand down.....lurch forward, jacks itself up on the sidestand and then falls over...........luckily I was on the left side and caught it before it hit the ground.......
     
    #3 Ghost Rider, Oct 12, 2014
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  4. neutral light ...........
    its a bit like false nuetrals its there but its still useless
     
  5. FALSE nuetrals are good for one thing, bending valves!!:(
     
  6. Yep, my SS is the same, on mine the neutral light is brighter when in neutral and dull green when in gear and occasionally it goes out, not sure why.
     
  7. It will be the switch, I reckon....the one in the back of the gearbox.....

    The operation of the switch should depend on the number / thickness of washers that are on the threaded part.....

    ....I think yours might need a thinner washer so it is touching the gear selector mechanism when in gear.

    That's assuming the switch itself isn't faulty.
     
  8. Aye, it's generally the switch which is the cause of the issues. Mine was replaced (on the SS) years ago and has behaved since, though like others I'd always start the bike with the clutch in. Once bitten etc.
     
  9. The switch is working ok ...i knocked it into gear and it went off,my mate who paints bikes said he has repaired 10+ Ducatis of all kinds that have done the same thing...just happy my bike isnt a minter.
     
  10. Ye only a idiot +1
     
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