GL1800 will not start in gear, with clutch pulled in.

yooteeayud said:

My 08 Goldwing GL1800 (2011 Roadsmith Trike Kit) will not start in anything other than Neutral. The operators manual states that the engine can be started in Neutral, or in gear, when pulling in the clutch. I have located the (already immobilized) side stand switch, and have verified it to be functioning, as intended. I can reposition the inner switch ring and get the "S" light to come on (showing that the side stand is in the down position), then move it back to its original immobilized position and the "S" light goes out (as indicated when the side stand is in the retracted and upright position). I can ONLY start the wing in Neutral. I get nothing when I attempt to start the engine in any gear, with the clutch pulled in. If I 'kill' the engine at a traffic light, I have to hurry up and try to find Neutral in order to start the engine. It has happened a couple of times, and it's rather embarrassing to be holding up traffic while I hunt for the Neutral light to come on. I have checked ALL the fuses...all are okay. Any thoughts on where the problem may lie, and what I should try next???

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eastkytriker said:

Check the micro switch on the clutch lever, it has to make the switch before it will start when in gear, Prob just corroded and needs a little silicone spray

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yooteeayud said:

Well now, my new "best friend"... You hit the nail dead square on the head! I went out to the garage and disassembled the clutch assembly, silicone sprayed both switches (the clutch Start and the Cruise switches), put it all back together and Voile! It works like a champ! Thanks for the fast reply and spot-on instructions! YouDaMan!

Ed

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DocGrizzly said:

THANKS for the info. I have been having the same issue and now know how to handle it. Yall have a great day!:clapping:

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