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Bike will not start until neutral light appears, which sometimes takes a very long time.
.... The real cure is to replace the switch located at the back of the transmission.
That said, the bikes still should start by pulling in the clutch, even if in gear. On the 1100s the sidestand also needs to be up - at least that is true of the R1100RS models and I think but am not positive of the RTs.
If you have a wonky neutral switch and the clutch switch should fail you are more or less dead where parked. There are some cut-and-twist wires work arounds but they are a last resort.
Mine was lazy for a number of years because I was too lazy to change it.
Took me several months and I would like to point out that I am a pro-wrench with every tool you could imagine.
If I had any ambition, I could have replaced it in less than afternoon with basic hand tools.
If you get that ambition, there are lots of Oilhead owners who would like to see that video.