Neutral light switch problems

[mustanger]

Hi Dreamers:

This site is sooooo great:

I've run out of serious problems, but I'm left with one more minor one. On both of my Honda Dreams, I have a neutral light that's tempermenta;, That is when I'm in neutral sometimes it's on and sometimes it's off depending on its mood I guess. I'd really like to know when I'm in neutral. I guess I'm spoiled now that JoeWier1 got my bikes running, I want them perfect.

Anyway is this a common problem? It must be since I have it on both of my bikes, so what is it? Is it that the 40 year old neutral switch needs replacing?

[rbaselt]

That little switch is poorly constructed. I have successfully taken them apart and rebuilt them with a new wire, but it's a fiddly repair and you may prefer to buy an NOS unit from Ohio Cycle for $25. Confirm that it works before reinstalling the right crankcase cover. --Randall

[LOUD MOUSE]

Do check the spot the wire is soldered to. Many of the wires are broken at the spot. You can remove the plastic part and inspect/clean the contact point. ............lm

This site is sooooo great:

I've run out of serious problems, but I'm left with one more minor one. On both of my Honda Dreams, I have a neutral light that's tempermenta;, That is when I'm in neutral sometimes it's on and sometimes it's off depending on its mood I guess. I'd really like to know when I'm in neutral. I guess I'm spoiled now that JoeWier1 got my bikes running, I want them perfect.

Anyway is this a common problem? It must be since I have it on both of my bikes, so what is it? Is it that the 40 year old neutral switch needs replacing?

[joeweir1]

Did you make sure your bulb is grounded well enough.Sometimes those sockets get crusty from sitting or your other connections could be corroded.I notice on some of the engines I stripped down they can get pretty soaked in oil.Maybe you could blast them with carb cleaner to get them to work.Just my 2 cents.Good luck