'98 GL1500putting the bike into neutral, no green light

[dnieskes]

Howdy folks!

I spent a great part of yesterday searching for an answer but out of patients now.

yup, I tried searching on here but very overwhelming.

So my problem is not getting into neutral, rather getting the green light to use reverse. I have to get off the bike and gently find the sweet spot using my hand, foot can get it sometimes but very seldom.

It had the problem when I bought it but in the past 8 months I had both knees totally replaced, and getting it into reverse is more important today then it was 8 months ago.

Looking here to find a way to repair it on my own if possible. I have the Clyman repair manual but can't really locate my issue.

I hope this is not confusing because I did post something on Facebook and I had someone actually think I didn't know what neutral is.


Thank you

[Rambozo]

If your clutch is dragging, getting into neutral can be tough. How long since you have flushed the clutch fluid and bled the lines?
Have you tried with the engine off?

[dnieskes]

Thank you for the reply,

I haven't changed the fluid, and it doesn't matter if the engine is running or not. Putting it in neutral is not a problem, getting the green neutral light on to get reverse to work is the problem.

[Rambozo]

Ok, if it's just fiddly with the light, I bet it's time for a new gear position switch. As I recall there is no provision for adjustment on the GL1500.

[dnieskes]

Thank you for the reply,

This is definitely something that finally makes sense!!!