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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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I pulled out the engine from my 88 FXR and while I was inspecting it I saw this. Nothing was connected to it, and I can't seem to find it in the manual.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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looks like the neutral light switch.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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Yep that is the neutral switch
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Strange I don't remember removing a wire from there, and my neutral light did work fine. I'll look into it
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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thanks I really appreciate the help
 
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Or trans vent tube? or not.....
 
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My vote is for neutral indicator.
 
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Just double checked on mine - and the majority respondents are indeed correct - neutral switch.
 
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Neutral Switch.
 
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The trans vent tube should be on the primary side of the transmission rachet cover.
 
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