I just noticed that my clutch handle assembly has two wires connected to it. I hadn't noticed them before. Can anyone tell me what they do? I assume they are connected to some sort of switch which changes state when the clutch lever is actuated? Is it to disable the starter if the bike is started in gear? If it is mine is not working,,, ask me how I know. :shock: Thanks.
Clutch Handle Wires?
- Thread starter Jcol
- Start date
Help Support Classic Goldwings:
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
- Messages
- 11,031
- Reaction score
- 299
- Location
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- My Bike Models
- Former '82 GL1100 "The Slug"
Yes it is supposed to prevent the bike from starting if not in neutral.
they also supposed to send a signal to the turn signal cancelling box.
my bike will start in gear but only when the clutch is pulled in.
my bike will start in gear but only when the clutch is pulled in.
Interesting point about the turn signals. Mine don't cancel. I've have to investigate further.
81 1100s dont cancel.... :crying:
slabghost
Well-known member
Switch in the clutch perch is supposed to disengage the start circuit if the bike is not in neutral unless the clutch lever is pulled. If yours will start in gear without pulling in the clutch then the switch at the clutch perch is broken or bypassed (most likely) or some other portion of the circuit has been bypassed .
