saddleman
Enjoy The Ride
I don't know if this works on other models but on the K1200LT analog dashes USA years 1999 to 2004 the water temp light lets you know if the interlocks to keep the engine from starting are ok. When you turn the key on if the water temp light is on it is ready to start. If the light is off one or more of the interlocks will keep the engine from cranking over. The temp light is the red light on the left.