won't turn over and no neutral light
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won't turn over and no neutral light
17 Apr 2015 20:22
I have a kz1000j 1982 that no longer turns over and there is no neutral light anymore.
All the lights work and I've tested the clutch switch and starter button in fact change state. I've also
checked all fuses and confirm they are good.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
All the lights work and I've tested the clutch switch and starter button in fact change state. I've also
checked all fuses and confirm they are good.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
17 Apr 2015 20:25
Bad or loose connections possibly inside the side cover.
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
17 Apr 2015 20:58
How long since it last worked properly?
Nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.
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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
17 Apr 2015 21:43
Check the connections going to the meters and controls. Pulled out, dirty, got wet?
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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
18 Apr 2015 06:00
Have you confirmed that the transmission is actually in neutral by turning the real wheel or pushing the bike? Ed
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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
18 Apr 2015 06:56
Was working then just one day (a few weeks back) would not turn over...now no neutral light eluminated.
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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
18 Apr 2015 07:16
Check all your connectors.
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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
18 Apr 2015 07:26 - 18 Apr 2015 07:27coolio2015 wrote: ... I've tested the clutch switch and starter button in fact change state....
...in fact change state.... :huh:
Good Fortune!

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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
18 Apr 2015 07:56
The neutral switch is behind the left side engine/sprocket cover --- the switch tends to get gunked up from drive chain sling. To remove the cover you'll have to remove the shift lever & probably the foot rest. The switch has a flag connector --- pull it off & clean it up. If the flag connector doesn't fit tight, re-crimp it a little but don't smash it.
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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
18 Apr 2015 08:19
As with Police specials... Does this model also have a kick stand switch...
Either case, bypass (jumper) the switches and test....
OMR
Either case, bypass (jumper) the switches and test....
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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Re: won't turn over and no neutral light
18 Apr 2015 09:19 - 18 Apr 2015 09:27
Many kz / GPz models have a safety interlock, you can't start unless in neutral,clutch is in and the side stand is raised. These often get removed and bypassed.
Either you have one of these three switches defective, or it was bypassed and the non-original wiring modification is playing up, either gone open circuit or corrosion.
The ignition feed to both starter solenoid and coils is only 'on' when the clutch, nuetral and sidestand conditions are satisfied, a simple AND logic circuit.
Either you have one of these three switches defective, or it was bypassed and the non-original wiring modification is playing up, either gone open circuit or corrosion.
The ignition feed to both starter solenoid and coils is only 'on' when the clutch, nuetral and sidestand conditions are satisfied, a simple AND logic circuit.
1980 Gpz550 D1, 1981 GPz550 D1. 1982 GPz750R1. 1983 z1000R R2. all four aces
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