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Posted:  12 Jun 2008 02:55	[?]
Registered User Currently Offline Join Date: Mar 2008	Posts:  180 Reputation:  12 [?] User Rank: Captain
A friend of mine just got an '03 XB9R not long ago and has a problem I figured was a neutral switch gone bad. Problem: Bike starts only with the clutch in and runs only with the clutch in. The moment he lets the clutch out even in neutral the bike shuts down. Am I right? The only thing I dont get is that the bike neutral light lights up when its suppose to but that doesnt seem to matter. Thoughts and ideas anyone...

Posted:  12 Jun 2008 03:17	[?]
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Kickstand switch? Is that how they work, mine doesnt have that.

Posted:  12 Jun 2008 20:04	[?]
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Quote: Kickstand switch? I dont think that would cause it...because in neutral the bike would run regardless.  I think its more a mechanical problem.  Whats the mileage?

Posted:  12 Jun 2008 20:31	[?]
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so, can he ride or did he buy the bike with that problem and tow it home? loop the switch and you'll soon now if that's the problem.

Posted:  13 Jun 2008 19:41	[?]
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I was lookin at it and found out he switched the battery out for a new one and somehow grounded it out and had blown 2 fuses. Which turned out to be the problem. He did just buy it and took it home in his truck. I have noticed a few problems but havent had the chance to really go over it with him. Plan to this weekend, and teach him some basics about it. I think its got about 7000 miles on it.

Posted:  13 Jun 2008 22:23	[?]
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buy him a manual for xmas or something

Posted:  14 Jun 2008 08:02	[?]
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I know..lol. I actually have about 6 or 7 different Buell manuals in pdf format. One just so happens to be his bike so I figure I'll burn him a copy.

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