Hey all ;

Is it possible for a bike to actually be in gear when the neutral indicator
is lit up? I usually start with clutch in but was curious. Good for a "nice" ride
if it happened.

Dennis
2003 FLHTCI

 

Yes, never trust the neutral light. Gremlins can get in there and muss it up I always rock the bike a bit to check.

 

I agree with Dawg...just to be safe. But I've never personally experienced being in gear when the neutral light was on--on Hogs or others. My Police Model Road King requires the clutch to be disengaged when starting up anyway.
Ride safe!
FLHPI Short

 

I have never had it happen to me, but I agree, test it first.

 

Never trust that light.

 

gotta love this forum... half the guys are on another thread bashing Honda owners because of the sidestand switch and clutch lever interlocks, and the other half are on this thread saying never to trust the neutral light.

 

Advice to ZRX: The issue is don't trust the various lights/interlocks/and such on any bike! I've not had a safety switch failure on a Harley, but I have on every metric I've owned that has such interlocks.

Be cautious and save a grand or two by never trusting those thin wires.

 

And you like to Bash period. It is never foolish to play it safe. Some hazards you can avoid, some you can not.

 

Also, the sun in the right position can cause the N to appear illuminated.

Or is HD stupid for not being able to control the obital mechanics of the earth, too.

Tim

 

I always look for the neutral light...no reason not to trust it...never pull in the clutch!