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Author:  Jcstarr [ 11 Nov 2011 10:58 ]
Post subject:  Problems starting
Right I've just bought myself my first buell a 2005 xb9sx and am loving her!

Everything was fine until one day went to start it and nothing! everything on the dash fires up like normal apart from the neutral light which won't come on now, the only way it starts now is if I hold the clutch in.

Being new to the buell scene I'm sure it's something simple but just need a bit of advice

Cheers all
Author:  Digger [ 11 Nov 2011 11:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: Problems starting
Hint* Side-stand .... :D


Oops, tech forum .... :uhoh:
Author:  Stewy [ 11 Nov 2011 11:40 ]
Post subject:  Re: Problems starting
Digger think you have it in 1 :D
Author:  kevmean [ 11 Nov 2011 11:52 ]
Post subject:  Re: Problems starting
Or it could just be a failed neutral light switch .....so bike thinks it's in gear so won't start without clutch in ;) .....................quite handy that feature actually .................have you ever tried linking out the clutch switch....leave the bike in gear then stand alongside it and press the start button :oooops: :oooops: :oooops: :oooops:
Author:  Jcstarr [ 11 Nov 2011 12:13 ]
Post subject:  Problems starting
Thanks guys for the replies, the neutral light has decided to switch itself back on now but it occasionally flickers on and off, something obviously loose any ideas where to start looking

I'm sure as u can tell I'm completely new to the buells

Cheers for the help
Author:  Nutah [ 11 Nov 2011 13:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: Problems starting
there is a downloadable manual link..(from Pash :worthy:)
which will steer you in the right direction :yup:

.http://www.ukbeg.com/pash/2005%20Lightn ... aintoc.pdf :here:
Author:  ribi [ 11 Nov 2011 14:02 ]
Post subject:  Re: Problems starting
Jcstarr wrote:
Right I've just bought myself my first buell a 2005 xb9sx and am loving her!

Everything was fine until one day went to start it and nothing! everything on the dash fires up like normal apart from the neutral light which won't come on now, the only way it starts now is if I hold the clutch in.

Being new to the buell scene I'm sure it's something simple but just need a bit of advice

Cheers all

NEUTRAL SWITCH SHOULD DO IT IVE GOT A KNACKERED ONE IN THE BOTTOM OF MY TOOL BOX DID IT FOR ME
Author:  panther [ 11 Nov 2011 18:20 ]
Post subject:  Re: Problems starting
have a look at the wiring under the cover by the front pulley as you can get chaffed wires there
Author:  kevmean [ 11 Nov 2011 18:36 ]
Post subject:  Re: Problems starting
It could just be corrosion where the wire plugs on the neutral switch which is located behind the front pulley, if so a clean up will cure it .
The X1 light plays up at the moment ....works when cold but not when Hot lOl
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