Tip Over Switch

[Money Venture]

I have had the problem of the disappearing 1, N and 2 indicator disappearing. But the main problem is it randomly (for my son only) doesn't crank. We found the other night that it was the same time the N indicator did not light. But we found if we lean the bike to the left the N light comes on and the bike cranks normal. Is there a tip-over switch I need to adjust or is it the same indicator switch? I couldn't find a relative thread to this problem.

 

Thanks,

Doug

[Neil86]

There is a tip over switch however it only disables the ignition firing once the bike leans over too far, does not affect starter operation.

 

The 1st Gen is designed with a couple interlocks...

 

- if the sidestand is down, it will only crank the starter if it detects its in neutral.

(when you lose neutral indication it prevents starter cranking).

 

-if the sidestand is up, it will crank in neutral (if it detects it)

or

in gear but only if the clutch lever is pulled in....(there is a switch on the lever).

The clutch switch allows restarting when stalling the bike so you don't have to return to neutral.

If the bike isn't cranking when in gear (sidestand up) chances are the clutch switch plunger is sticking...it pops out when lever is pulled in.

 

The gear position indication both the CMS and the neutral light work from a gear position switch behind the middle gear case cover. Since the situation improves by leaning bike over, it may be the contact pin is worn out and needs to lean against the switch.

This thread discusses the switch ...

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27630

 

I think since the thread was written the indicator switch is no longer available new....typically the contact pin is the highest wear item.

Edited April 14, 2014 by Neil86

[Money Venture]

Thank You very much Neil. That helps greatly point me in the right direction.

[bongobobny]

I'm thinking your gear indicator switch needs cleaning and servicing. Member Dingy did a nice write up with pictures on how to disassemble and clean various switches in the read only tech section here.

[Trader]

the pin, and spring is still available.....at least it was 1 year ago when I did mine.

[Neil86]

You could also unhook the connector for the switch...under left side panel and test down to switch.

The switch grounds each of the 6 wires (N+1-5) one at a time as you shift...so test for continuity ie one probe on wire, one on a good ground with bike on mainstand. You can

test the dash indication by grounding the other side of unhooked connector.

The skyblue wire is for neutral.

 

edit..

If you decide to go in and clean the switch, might as well replace the pin and spring, about $5.

Edited April 14, 2014 by Neil86