GordonB Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I am looking at a purchase of an 01 RT, the bike will only start in nuetral, not in gear with the clutch in. I believe it is a faulty clutch switch, seller says his '01 never started while in gear, am I missing something here? Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 GordonB, I edited your title to make it more descriptive. I don't know that much about the R1100RT's clutch/neutral/sidestand switch problems though I do know they have cropped up here with some regularity in the past. Hopefully, someone will see your post and give you the answer you're looking for. Link to comment
Stan Walker Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I believe it is a faulty clutch switch, seller says his '01 never started while in gear, am I missing something here? Not you, the seller was missing a working clutch switch. Pretty easy fix. Stan Link to comment
kiwiaudio Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 My recently purchased '98 RT is the same way - I just thought it was meant to be that way ! Link to comment
Jim Moore Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 The simplest fix is cut the wires going to the clutch switch and wire them together. Link to comment
kiwiaudio Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Not a good idea Jim. The bike will then start in gear if you forget to pull the clutch, and a save will be necessary before you get dumped on your butt ! Link to comment
GordonB Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks guys, a $15.00 switch a little labor and I'll be good to go Link to comment
Jim Moore Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Not a good idea Jim. The bike will then start in gear if you forget to pull the clutch, and a save will be necessary before you get dumped on your butt ! You're 100% correct. I just can't stand the idea of replacing an unreliable switch with another unreliable switch. YMMV. Link to comment
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