Neutral light MT350

[Dave892]

My neutral light has suddenly stopped working. Ive removed the 5 light ‘panel’ hoping that the bulb may be at fault but its a sealed unit. When I put a volt meter over the two unplugged central contacts - its dead. Ive traced the wires back and can find no obvious faults. Is this a common problem and is there an equally simple answer without major work? I’m no mechanic and certainly no auto-electrician!
I can get a new light ‘panel’ for £70 (gulp!) but this seems a bit of a daft outlay if there’s no power going through with the ignition on in neutral.
Suggestions anyone??
Cheers.

[lardmarc]

Check this.

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[Wirralman]

I'd remove and check the switch Lardmarc has indicated. If you need to renew it , go to LMS Lichfield - there may also be other compatible neutral switches

[12royal]

Check this.

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sprocket looks like its ready to be turned round 1/2 turn

[Dave892]

Thanks everyone. Yes when i removed the sprocket cover - the cable was snapped and frayed. Ive ordered a new wire and switch for a few quid. Judging from the previous repairs to the wire - this looks like a common fault.

I’ll try the cable first but If the switch needs replacing - is this just a simple swap or will oil come pouring out? I have a manual but apart from acknowledging the existence of the switch, it barely gets a mention.

Thanks again
Dave

[lardmarc]

Sprocket looks like its ready to be turned round 1/2 turn.

Of course.

Not my motor, it just happened to be on my kitchen floor without a sprocket cover.

Picture paints a thousand words.

Judging from the previous repairs to the wire - this looks like a common fault.

Always first thing to check when neutral light fails.

It'll be the wire.

[Tonydogbite]

Hi, where is that hole? My neutral light does not work,I’ve replaced the 5 light cluster and still no job. I’m no mechanic so I can see the picture but no idea where that is on the bike? Cheers.

[Vtrsp1da]

Behind the sprocket cover

[Dave892]

Yes just remove the sprocket cover from the nearside of the bike. You’ll see the wire running down in front of the sprocket (if fitted). It has a push fit connector. Follow it down to the switch which screws into the casing. Remove and replace as one unit with wire. I armoured mine up a bit with some heat shrink sleeve .

[lardmarc]

Hi, where is that hole?

If you can't figure out where that is on a motorbike you're probably better off taking it to a garage for them to repair.

You'll only hurt yourself.