well the maunal says just replace it , but I am hearing that engine drive sprocket needs to be removed and then a slim socket type tool is used.

any advice / done it before ??

thanks
chrisw
sussex

Its pretty easy to do, just follow the guide in the workshop manual if you have one.
Air wrench and large socket (1 and 3/4" I think) to get the pulley retaining nut off: slim socket to get at the switch: then follow the manuals torque procedure (new nut required) exactly.
Job done, a nice wee green light appears every time you are in neutral gear.
Smiles and handshakes all round.
Result.
You spend the £70 or so a dealer would charge on sweeties or something.


B

1 7/8"

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Before you replace it leave the bike in gear when not in use - freed mine up 4 years ago and its been fine since.

Just check it's not a bad connection to the switch before dismantling anything mine was

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yea I have earthed the connector to get the light shining, but will try a wire from switch into conector.
the removal sounds iffy to me , not having airwrench etc , i have seen on badweb a small modified socket , anybody done this?

Chris - I have done this without removing the front pulley and I posted the picture of the modified socket on Badweb. I did this to change the switch on my '06 Ulysses. I have no idea of the relative clearance issues with other models I'm afraid.



If you remove the rear wheel and belt and use a 5/8" socket ground down to miss the edge of the pulley it will allow you to undo the neutral switch very easily. I was lazy and only ground down about a third of the circumference.

This is only held in by half a dozen threads and the manual indicates the torque is 60-84 inch-pounds.

PM me if you need any further info.

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thanks rays

your a star , saved my a packet at dealers.

chris