Reverse on my 2012 GW 1800
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CelticHero
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- Joined: Sun Aug 28, 2016 6:44 pm
- Location: Atoka, TN
- Motorcycle: 2012 GL1800
Reverse on my 2012 GW 1800
I seldom have to use my reverse,but when you need it you NEED it! The switch on the handlebar won't connect. I push it, if shifts from neutral to reverse, then back to neutral. Any suggestions other than taking the bike to a shop would be appreciated.
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Techdude2000
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- Location: Lexington, KY
- Motorcycle: 2004 GL1800
Re: Reverse on my 2012 GW 1800
The grease in the switch has turned hard and is keeping the latch pin from latching. Drop the bottom off of the control pod and spray a bunch of contact cleaner into the switch at its joint where the wires are attached, then work it in and out until it latches and unlatches reliably.CelticHero wrote: ↑Tue May 03, 2022 5:03 pm I seldom have to use my reverse,but when you need it you NEED it! The switch on the handlebar won't connect. I push it, if shifts from neutral to reverse, then back to neutral. Any suggestions other than taking the bike to a shop would be appreciated.
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keithg64
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- Location: Geneseo, IL
- Motorcycle: 2007 Gl1800HPNA Blue
2000 GL1500 Pearl Coranado Blue -sold
Re: Reverse on my 2012 GW 1800
Use an electrical contact cleaner, do not use wd40.
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