[Jason]

Hey guys my bike wont go into neutral . I Went out today on ma usual run to work and back an when i got to work i couldnt put the bike into neutral. It felt like it went in but the light never came on an wont strt unless u pull clutch in any ideas?!

 

[Killachipmunk]

Silly question, but I assume you go into neutral by going 1st-> Neutral.
Have you tried doing it down from second? I find mine quite often doesn't like to go in from first, but it's fine if you shift down instead.

 

[Jason]

yeah tried that, it feels like it goes into neutral and i can move it freely but the light doesntt pick up that its in neutral :/

 

[Killachipmunk]

Sounds like it's a switch, not the gearbox then.
Can't say I personally know how the bike picks up the Neutral signal, maybe Benji can be more help?

 

[Jason]

i hope someone can! lol im not the most clever person with bikes lol! but i hate how its just started happening

 

[Killachipmunk]

Well if it's only the switch you should be okay, just gonna have to be a little careful checking it really is in neutral.
Have a look at the wires that lead out of the gearbox if you can, just to check for any breaks. It'll save time while we wait for some experience to show up

 

[Jason]

yeahh cheers for the advice pal, ill have a look in the morning, its awful out!

 

[MrWhite]

does it roll freely when it's in what YOU THINK is neutral, not the bike? there's a definite difference between switching between 1st and 2nd and into N. get it into what you think is N and wheel it. if it moves, it's your electrics. if not, we'll take it from there.

 

[Jason]

yeah it moves freely, rolled it down the garden just then

 

[MrWhite]

you didn't have hold of the clutch?

 

[Jason]

yeah didnt touch the clutch at all,, is there a sensor on our bikes that show when its in neutral?

 

[MrWhite]

yeah, that's what the light is for. does the light flick on at all? if you never get a light, it's either the bulb/fuse/wiring. i'll mention that in the rain last year, my N light would come on so i'd spend hours at lights stamping on the pedal. the bike was in gear, the sensor was broken. that sorted itself out, though. up to you if you just want to wait it out, or ask Yamaha to look at it. if it's in warranty, that'll be covered.

 

[Jason]

any idea where the sensor is? the weather in leeds is shockin! an muddy on some roads i take to work

 

[MrWhite]

http:hmm:/www.yamahamotorcyclespares.co.uk/spares/epc2.asp?ModelID=13234&pageID=44&m=YAMAHA+YZFR125+ELECTRICAL+2&uid=0&DisplayID=13235
you're looking for piece 3. that'll give you an idea where to look for in the service manual, found here.

 

[Jason]

cheerss mate, im guna look into it tomoz

 

[Benji]

Morning, definitely sounds like the neutral switch, it is on the left hand side of the gearbox/engine (looking from when you are sat on it. They are not the best had problems with mine when it was wet. Simple job to fix, just unplug, unscrew old one, screw in new one, plug it back in.

 

[DW.]

Neutral switch ass is about £40

 

[MrWhite]

only one on ebay, £17 with postage:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YZ...61?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5d31205a39

 

[Jason]

Thanks for the info guys, is it covered in the warranty? Or do i have to pay to get it replaced?

 

[DW.]

How old's the bike. just speak to the person that sold you the bike and ask them.