Clutch trigger /neutral safety switch
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Clutch trigger /neutral safety switch
After 3 trips to to 2 different dealer, and them not being able to have the issue of a no start with it in gear, I called the MOCO, and they told me the same thing as the dealers. They won't warranty it unless the dealership can actually see and diagnose the problem.
This has happened since the day I picked up my bike (9/29/15), and no one seems to care that a $20k + bike that is brand new isn't working as it should.
I decided to pull it apart and have a look. I found that the clutch trigger switch has a rubber cover on it, but it was not seated. Since my problem is worse if it's moist or wet outside, I decided to take the advice of other forum members and give it a shot of WD40. I made sure the rubber cover was firmly in place, and buttoned it back up.
As of now, it is working. . . For how long, I don't know yet. Time will tell, I guess.
This has happened since the day I picked up my bike (9/29/15), and no one seems to care that a $20k + bike that is brand new isn't working as it should.
I decided to pull it apart and have a look. I found that the clutch trigger switch has a rubber cover on it, but it was not seated. Since my problem is worse if it's moist or wet outside, I decided to take the advice of other forum members and give it a shot of WD40. I made sure the rubber cover was firmly in place, and buttoned it back up.
As of now, it is working. . . For how long, I don't know yet. Time will tell, I guess.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Weymouth, MA
The WD-40 was my suggestion, and mine is still working a year later. Likely it will need a blast again in the future to clean road crud off the switch, but until then it works.
IF we could actually get to the switch contacts I would clean it with contact cleaner or a pencil eraser, dab some dielectric grease on it, and it would work for a few years.
IF we could actually get to the switch contacts I would clean it with contact cleaner or a pencil eraser, dab some dielectric grease on it, and it would work for a few years.
Yep even warranty service is a joke .. When I bought my bike they of course tried to sell me the extended warranty and I just said let,s see what type of service I receive during the first 2 years..
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Mercer,Pa
I did the same thing but unless the motor takes a crap, my bike will never see the inside of a dealership again!
Last edited by Wideglide103; Oct 9, 2015 at 01:00 PM.
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After 3 trips to to 2 different dealer, and them not being able to have the issue of a no start with it in gear, I called the MOCO, and they told me the same thing as the dealers. They won't warranty it unless the dealership can actually see and diagnose the problem.
This has happened since the day I picked up my bike (9/29/15), and no one seems to care that a $20k + bike that is brand new isn't working as it should.
I decided to pull it apart and have a look. I found that the clutch trigger switch has a rubber cover on it, but it was not seated. Since my problem is worse if it's moist or wet outside, I decided to take the advice of other forum members and give it a shot of WD40. I made sure the rubber cover was firmly in place, and buttoned it back up.
As of now, it is working. . . For how long, I don't know yet. Time will tell, I guess.
This has happened since the day I picked up my bike (9/29/15), and no one seems to care that a $20k + bike that is brand new isn't working as it should.
I decided to pull it apart and have a look. I found that the clutch trigger switch has a rubber cover on it, but it was not seated. Since my problem is worse if it's moist or wet outside, I decided to take the advice of other forum members and give it a shot of WD40. I made sure the rubber cover was firmly in place, and buttoned it back up.
As of now, it is working. . . For how long, I don't know yet. Time will tell, I guess.
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Cruiser
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Could you maybe record the issue so its clear there is an intermittent problem and show that to the service manager? Find a decent dealership and I'm guessing they would work with you.
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