Neutral switch doesn’t work!

[Cribby]

Hi

The original neutral switch on my XS1 didn’t work so I swapped it out for a new one, only to find that didn’t work?

When I looked into this, it seems that the little dimple on the shaft in the gearbox has either snapped or is worn so that it doesn’t touch the plunger on the neutral switch

Anyone else ever had this?

Thanks

Ant

 

[nj1639]

Captain Obvious wants to know if the bulb has been checked and is good. I'd ignore him.

 

[Cribby]

Yes all checked and working

If I touch the neutral switch plunger against the engine case, the neutral light illuminates

 

[DogBunny]

Weird situation. I don't see how in the world the nub could snap off, and I can't imagine it wearing down. But I guess anything's possible.
If some of the nub is still there, but not enough to make contact, you could try putting the switch in without its gasket. That would gain you a little length, maybe enough to make contact.


Also, there are longer neutral switches out there that were used in other Yamaha models. Above is an XT500 switch.

 

[Cribby]

Nice one DogBunny, thanks

 

[Cribby]

There you go, a nice easy fix

Always easier when you fit the correct part (correct part on the right) DOH!

 

[Tlted_Jelli]

@Cribby just wondering where you found that working neutral switch. Is that one of the all plastic ones? How's it been working for you?

 

[5twins]

The all plastic switch is what Yamaha sells as a replacement now .....

https://www.partzilla.com/product/y...?ref=27758b95b2a0b898bcb09eee37167520b3f1ea91

I bought one several years ago but chose not to use it. Instead I went with a used original (metal w/ plastic center insert) that was still in good shape.

 

[Tlted_Jelli]

Yeah I had mine out and it seems like their is no spring compression on the little contact bullet. It just freely wobbles in and out.