Re: Gear Position Indicator

[mlimiti]

Hi duck
What did you mean exactly by "...This is easily accomplished by grounding the various wires at the connector under the right side battery cover per the chart in the diagram above."
I would like to test my Gear position switch.
Thanks

[Laitch]

What did you mean exactly by "...This is easily accomplished by grounding the various wires at the connector under the right side battery cover per the chart in the diagram above."
I would like to test my Gear position switch.

You almost found what you needed, mlimiti.  Further down in the troubleshooting list was this checking procedure that should help you out.

[mlimiti]

Laitch, just checked the switch connector and there is no continuity between brown and yellow/coloured cables in any of the gear positions.
I believe that the gear switch must be faulty.
Replacing it will be a pain as I have to remove rear wheel and swing arm but I will make it.
Thanks for your help

[The Mighty Gryphon]

As  long as you are in there, it's a good time to do a spline lube, clean the swing arm bushings, and install a grease fitting in the clutch arm. 

[mlimiti]

Will do.
Do I need any specific tool to unscrew the left retaining bolt of the swing arm?
I have seen a video on swing arm removal for a k1100 and they were using a specific tool to tie the external nut while the inside bolt was kept firm with an Allen key.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I don't use anything special.  Just an Allen wrench to hold the pivot at it's proper torque and an open end wrench to tighten the locknut followed by a socket on my torque wrench to make sure I have enough torque on the locknut.  Might take a couple of tries to get it perfect, but it isn't that hard to do.

[Martin]

While your at it waterproof your gear position indicator switch. It will save you future problems, I used Plasti Dip but you can use Silastic. Water seems to find it's way in and will stop the switch from working until it dries.
Regards Martin.

[mlimiti]

Good call.
However I doubt that switch has been damaged by water because it used to work before I made the K a cafe race.
I believe some wrong current might have damaged it: I initially mistakenly connected the Gear indicator board wrongly (input power in leerl and output in 15).

[Martin]

I replaced my switch with a new waterproofed switch(Plasti Dip applied with a small brush). Then pulled my old switch apart cleaned it up and waterproofed it now I have a spare. The new switch has been there for about 10 years, with no water related glitches.
Regards Martin.

[richarddacat]

My K75 for the first time experienced this glitch.  :yow That's not really saying much since mine has been a low milage garage queen. 

I thought I saw this thread last week and I'll be doggone, here I am. No problem now but looks like I can do a fix on it.  :deal:

I got caught in a shower  :blackcloud: but my GPI went wonky miles later when I figured it should be dry. About 60miles after noticing the wonkyness it went back to normal.   :yippee:

Everything you need to know for K-bikes is right here.  :2thumbup:

 

[mlimiti]

managed to replace the switch
thanks guys

[mlimiti]

While refitting the swing arm just realized the left adjustable pivot stub would not screw in... I figured out why looking at the thread.... I will buy a new one on Monday and unfortunately I have to wait to finish my work!

[The Dude]

While refitting the swing arm just realized the left adjustable pivot stub would not screw in... I figured out why looking at the thread.... I will buy a new one on Monday and unfortunately I have to wait to finish my work!

I must cheap but I would just clean up the thread " start"with a fine metal file and carry on with your mission.The lock nut can be used to complete the rehab.
Save on everything.