Only starts when hold clutch in

wingman83 · Post by **wingman83** » Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:19 pm

I started bike it did fine let warm up turn off came back out to start it nothing held clutch in started fine what's step to figure out my problem thanks in advance o it's an 1983 gl1100 A

DenverWinger · Post by **DenverWinger** » Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:30 pm

Could be the neutral switch, does the green neutral light work? If it does, could be bad neutral diode.

C-dub · Post by **C-dub** » Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:59 pm

That's what I was thinking. Something happened and now the bike thinks it is in gear before starting.

wingman83 · Post by **wingman83** » Sat Jan 25, 2020 1:28 pm

Neutral light works if put in gear it goes off put in neutral in comes on but want turn over hold clutch handle in it starts but lights go bright then dim as idles

Post by **WingAdmin** » Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:58 am

If the neutral switch diode fails open, it can cause this to happen. Either the diode is missing, or it has failed.

wingman83 · Post by **wingman83** » Sun Mar 08, 2020 11:39 am

Ok think it failed thank you

wingman83 · Post by **wingman83** » Mon Apr 13, 2020 11:18 am

Ok here's where I'm at in clutch and starting. I notice N light comes on when I put in N and want start. how and where is switch located? Can i test the n switch to see if its the issue, I'm sure it is the problem. Where's the best place to get a repair manual book for the 1983 gl1100 aspencade thanks for all the in put bike is running good now other then this issue thanks to this group

dingdong · Post by **dingdong** » Tue Apr 14, 2020 3:00 pm

You can download a free manual here.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10691 ... l1100.html

wingman83 · Post by **wingman83** » Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:53 am

Ok thanks I'll check it out

Wilcoy02 · Post by **Wilcoy02** » Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:29 am

The diode is buried in the wrapping of the wire harness.
It is located by the left knee. It is about 3-4 inches in the harness,

wingman83 · Post by **wingman83** » Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:41 am

Thank sorry taking so long respond working like crazy when I get time I'll look for it but for now starts by holding clutch in so no more then work allow to ride it's ok but I do want to fix it first chance I get thank to all that helped me

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