Triumphrat

freddie136 · 10-15-2009, 11:02 AM

Hi, I am new to the site so i hope you don't mind me jumping straight in with a problem, I have a 1995 Dayton 900,there is an electric fault on the bike,When i turn the ignition key in the lock, the Red ignition light comes on but the Green Neutral light does NOT come on,and the engine will not start or turn over, but if i lift the gear lever a bit with my foot without putting it in gear the green neutral light comes on and the engine will start,as soon as i let the gear lever return to it's normal neutral position or try to put it in gear the engine just stops and only the red ignition light is showing again. I would appreciate any help with this problem,thanks in advance. Fred

sachem87184 · 10-15-2009, 12:02 PM

Neutral sensor sounds like its not working. Is the kick stand down when the engine cuts out when you let go of the shift lever?

kriss · 10-15-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sachem87184

Neutral sensor sounds like its not working. Is the kick stand down when the engine cuts out when you let go of the shift lever?

hi fred, i had same prob with kwak i owned and that was indeed the nuetral sensor, see you are also in uk, bet its raining as it has been here all day, good luck mate, kriss.

forgot to say once i changed sensor problem solved.

DEcosse · 10-15-2009, 12:41 PM

Definitely problem with the neutral switch - your work-around in the short term is to raise the side-stand first: that is the second interlock that applies when bike is not (or thinks it's not) in neutral.
Even when you fix the neutral switch, the bike will still 'die' if you click it in gear with the side-stand down. That is effectively what is happening now.

freddie136 · 10-15-2009, 03:05 PM

Hi, thanks every body for your helpful replies, i have changed the side stand switch, can you tel me where the neutral switch is located please and is it difficult to change, thanks once again, Fred

DEcosse · 10-15-2009, 03:18 PM

Shouldn't have needed the side stand switch Fred.
From described effect that one was working as it should.

You should find the neutral switch on the left side of the engine, down by gear shift pedal.
Item 24 - look for the harness wire attached to it
Fit new sealing washer (25) when you do.

freddie136 · 10-15-2009, 03:43 PM

Thank you for your help DEcosse, diagram much appreciated,will have a look in the morning as its night time over here just now,thanks again will let you know if i get it sorted or need more help,Fred.

freddie136 · 10-16-2009, 04:08 PM

Hi, again, fitted a new neutral switch today and bike fired up first time, so thanks to,[ sachem87184 ],[ kriss ], and [ DEcosse ] you were all right first time,thank you for your help much appreciated,cheers Fred

DEcosse · 10-16-2009, 06:25 PM

Good job Fred - glad it worked out!