Thanks for you help, guys, very much appreciated. Replaced neutral switch after my last thread concerning how to check wires, etc. Neutral light still does not go on. Did a recheck by grounding switch wire, and neut. light goes on. Took both switches to bench, used ohm-meter , stuck one contact to where the screw goes in, put other contact on threaded part of switch, no needle movement. Pushed in plunger part of switch ( all the way in) and still no movement on ohm-meter. Is there a sure-fire way to bench test these switches, or is my new one bad, too?? Thanks!
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That's how you test 'em, sounds like both are bad....Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
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bench test neutral light switch
I think the website is a little goofed up today, but does anyone have thoughts on how I checked the neutral light switch? Thanks-- seems the site was down all day 'til now. Thanks!79 F
Previously owned: (among others)
1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
1973 Suzuki TM 125
1979 XS1100 F
2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
1991 BMW K75
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You could use a test light to test it, or a bulb rigged up somehow. You never know with those meters. I wouldn't think one of those switches would fail, they usually just leak oil. I got rid of mine, put a bolt in there. Only other thing is the cam plate on the shifter drum that makes the switch's ground contact, not functioning.2H7 (79)
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bench test neutral light switch
Good idea BPhil--I have a test light, will check tomorrow. Thanks.79 F
Previously owned: (among others)
1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
1973 Suzuki TM 125
1979 XS1100 F
2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
1991 BMW K75
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