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K1100 not starting except on neutral
- Thread starter jpk1100
- Start date
Your clutch lever switch has failed.
This switch tells the bike that the clutch lever is pulled in (you wouldn't want it to start with the bike in gear AND the clutch engaged).
61 31 1 459 569 SWITCH $34.42
It is located on the clutch lever perch just below the choke lever. The plug end is under the fuel tank.
This switch tells the bike that the clutch lever is pulled in (you wouldn't want it to start with the bike in gear AND the clutch engaged).
61 31 1 459 569 SWITCH $34.42
It is located on the clutch lever perch just below the choke lever. The plug end is under the fuel tank.
amtoro
New member
I may be mistaken but I thought this is the way it is supposed to work, at least on my R...
Starts fine in any gear as long as the clutch lever is depressed, but if I go into gear and the kickstand is out, the engine shuts off. It also does not start in any gear (only in neutral) even with the lever depressed if the kickstand is out.
Starts fine in any gear as long as the clutch lever is depressed, but if I go into gear and the kickstand is out, the engine shuts off. It also does not start in any gear (only in neutral) even with the lever depressed if the kickstand is out.
Unscrew. Next to impossible to get wrench on the hex of the switch. The factory usually tightens these way too tight, so they are hard to get out without destroying them. Unplug the connector first, then test with an ohm meter. If it is indeed bad, you might cut off the wire and use a deep socket to remove it. If it's bad, there is no problem if you need to break off the outer part of the switch to get to the hex.
When installing the new one, finger tighten then back off 1/8 turn. It's not going to come unscrewed by itself and will be much easier to remove in the future.
When installing the new one, finger tighten then back off 1/8 turn. It's not going to come unscrewed by itself and will be much easier to remove in the future.
