MOTOR KILLS WHEN SHIFTING TO 2ND GEAR

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*** 1988 GOLDWING, WHEN SHIFTING TO 2ND GEAR THE MOTOR KILLS. I NEED SOME HELP WITH THIS. THANKS IN ADVANCE
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

[Rambozo]

Does this happen even if standing still? How about in third gear?

Only thing I can think of is damage to the wiring that is used for the gear position switch.

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ramboso, this hard to explain- while on hoist, killed when shifting to 1first. first checked shifter, a little play and put back together, took it off hoist for further tear down it then started in first gear, worked but not second. i never heard of this before so thought that my neutral dash light came on about a month ago and stays while running but very dim that maybe the dimmer sensser could be a place to look. book is not very spacific on its location ? i cain't find it.. meanwhile will check out your suggestion. are there any videos out there that you know of ? i appreciate the response back. if it turns out internal i believe i will look for newer goldwing.
thanks again sir.
for god and country.

[WingAdmin]

ramboso, this hard to explain- while on hoist, killed when shifting to 1first. first checked shifter, a little play and put back together, took it off hoist for further tear down it then started in first gear, worked but not second. i never heard of this before so thought that my neutral dash light came on about a month ago and stays while running but very dim that maybe the dimmer sensser could be a place to look. book is not very spacific on its location ? i cain't find it.. meanwhile will check out your suggestion. are there any videos out there that you know of ? i appreciate the response back. if it turns out internal i believe i will look for newer goldwing.
thanks again sir.
for god and country.

Is the kickstand down when you do this?

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No sir. On your question, my first goldwing was a 1975. Delt with a lot of issues but this is a new one on me.
Bruce. For God and country.

[FM-USA]

My 1991 Interstate has 250K miles and the side stand was really sloppy.
Had an issue where bumps would momentary cut out the engine. Took over a year to figure that one out .
Actually how I found it was by accident, moved it while riding checking that it was all the way up. Carb-Cleanered it, oiled it & issue went POOF, ANOTHER BUG DONE GONE.
Hope you find that problem.

As for in-gear cutout.
I used Lucas oil stabilizer & found it gums up the Neutral Switch. At times took forever to get neutral. Put Seafoam in the oil just before changing it, 3 changes later it's almost normal. I'm now using Hy-Per Lube & 3+ years later no issue.
I'm wondering if you neutral switch is acting up?

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Thank you, will double check that kick stand. And oil treatment, never used that but worth a try. Right now checking the diodes and going to back track the wires for shifter position sencer also. Ya'll have a great day.
For God and country.
Bruce
Desktop was hacked as soon as I hit messages yesterday, they want $400.00

[FM-USA]

Send them Monopoly money.

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The computer is 18 years old so they can have it! But I'd rather send them a moab.
For God and country.