Only starts when hold clutch in
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Only starts when hold clutch in
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
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
Could be the neutral switch, does the green neutral light work? If it does, could be bad neutral diode.
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
That's what I was thinking. Something happened and now the bike thinks it is in gear before starting.
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
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
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
If the neutral switch diode fails open, it can cause this to happen. Either the diode is missing, or it has failed.
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
Ok think it failed thank you
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
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
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
You can download a free manual here.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10691 ... l1100.html
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10691 ... l1100.html
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
Ok thanks I'll check it out
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
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,
It is located by the left knee. It is about 3-4 inches in the harness,
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Re: Only starts when hold clutch in
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