1977 KZ1000 Neutral Switch

Whip · 05-09-2006

Hi everyone. My neutral light recently stopped coming on when I'm in neutral. I see by reading some of the other threads that I may need a new switch. The problem is that I can't figure out where it is. I see a wire going into the clutch side cover. Could that be leading the right direction? How do I go about getting at it without messing something up? The bike still starts ok with the clutch in so it hasn't really caused a problem, but I miss the nice little green light on the panel.

Thanks very much for the assistance. - Ron

cudaosix · 05-09-2006

Did you check if the tiny bulb in the panel burned out first? I know it sounds simple but worth checking to start.

Whip · 05-10-2006

I didn't take the panel apart and check the bulb but since I now need to have the clutch level pulled in to start it I figured it must be the switch itself. I just don't know how to get to it correctly. Thanks for the help.

elr658 · 05-10-2006

Sprocket cover

cudaosix · 05-10-2006

I always have to pull in the clutch to start. Your going to find 30 years of chain lube build up behind the sprocket cover. Thats a fun mess to clean up.

ejshotgun · 05-10-2006

Mine is located (switch) on the clutch lever. But as already mentioned I'd check the bulb first.

elr658 · 05-10-2006

The neutral switch is located on the left side of the motor, under the sprocket cover.

The Clutch Interlock switch is located on the clutch lever perch.

ejshotgun · 05-11-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by elr658

The Clutch Interlock switch is located on the clutch lever perch.

Duhhhhhh, Thanks Elor658

Whip · 05-11-2006

Thanks everyone! The neutral safety switch was indeed the area where the problem was. I removed the sprocket cover (it certainly was a mess in there) and found that the wire had come loose from the connector. A quick fix and I once again have my little green light! Thanks, again.

elr658 · 05-11-2006

I love it when it fixes free!

wiredgeorge · 05-16-2006

A 77 has a clutch interlock switch? I didn't think they stuck those things on till the early 80s... In fact, I don't recall them on any bike till the J motor came out in 81 but I certainly could have a false recollection since Im am getting a bit senile... hehe

05-09-2006	#1 (permalink)
Whip Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8	1977 KZ1000 Neutral Switch Hi everyone. My neutral light recently stopped coming on when I'm in neutral. I see by reading some of the other threads that I may need a new switch. The problem is that I can't figure out where it is. I see a wire going into the clutch side cover. Could that be leading the right direction? How do I go about getting at it without messing something up? The bike still starts ok with the clutch in so it hasn't really caused a problem, but I miss the nice little green light on the panel. Thanks very much for the assistance. - Ron

05-09-2006	#2 (permalink)
cudaosix Guitar nerd BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 3,542	Did you check if the tiny bulb in the panel burned out first? I know it sounds simple but worth checking to start. __________________ Over 40 MegaFonzies and rising 1980 KZ1000 Last edited by cudaosix : 05-09-2006 at 05:14 PM.

05-10-2006	#4 (permalink)
elr658 Motorcycling's Dr. House BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 3,606	Sprocket cover __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1980 Kawasaki KZ750H1 LTD www.myspace.com/79cb750f

05-10-2006	#5 (permalink)
cudaosix Guitar nerd BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 3,542	I always have to pull in the clutch to start. Your going to find 30 years of chain lube build up behind the sprocket cover. Thats a fun mess to clean up. __________________ Over 40 MegaFonzies and rising 1980 KZ1000

05-10-2006	#6 (permalink)
ejshotgun How 'bout a Poke? BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 492	Mine is located (switch) on the clutch lever. But as already mentioned I'd check the bulb first. __________________ '77 KZ1000 LTD

05-10-2006	#3 (permalink)
Whip Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8	I didn't take the panel apart and check the bulb but since I now need to have the clutch level pulled in to start it I figured it must be the switch itself. I just don't know how to get to it correctly. Thanks for the help.

05-10-2006	#7 (permalink)
elr658 Motorcycling's Dr. House BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 3,606	The neutral switch is located on the left side of the motor, under the sprocket cover. The Clutch Interlock switch is located on the clutch lever perch. __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1980 Kawasaki KZ750H1 LTD www.myspace.com/79cb750f

05-11-2006	#9 (permalink)
Whip Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8	Thanks everyone! The neutral safety switch was indeed the area where the problem was. I removed the sprocket cover (it certainly was a mess in there) and found that the wire had come loose from the connector. A quick fix and I once again have my little green light! Thanks, again.

05-11-2006	#10 (permalink)
elr658 Motorcycling's Dr. House BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 3,606	I love it when it fixes free! __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1980 Kawasaki KZ750H1 LTD www.myspace.com/79cb750f

05-16-2006	#11 (permalink)
wiredgeorge Vintage Motor Mechanic! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 504	A 77 has a clutch interlock switch? I didn't think they stuck those things on till the early 80s... In fact, I don't recall them on any bike till the J motor came out in 81 but I certainly could have a false recollection since Im am getting a bit senile... hehe __________________ wiredgeorge Mico, TX

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