center indicator showing both first and nuetral at the same time

[jeff k]

Just finished my first commute on my 82 GS850G and at the last two red lights as I stopped and left it in gear (as per MSF) the indicator was showing the green nuetral and the "1". (Same thing when I parked here in the driveway.) It works great up and downshifting through the gears and into 2nd. Any ideas?

[Redman]

Perhaps an electrical schematic might help. PM me your email addrs and I can send you a color schematic. Or maybe there is one on Bass Cliffs webpage.

You said in 1st it indicates Netural and 1, When in netural does it indicate both also ?
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[jeff k]

Yessir... in nuetral the 1 is lit up too. Mr. Basscliff's awesome encylopedic site does have the diagram, Thanks! I had an opportunity to do some polishing on my prized possesssion today, and noticed that the shifter lever had a bit of play on its spline; so I eliminated it. Is it supposed to be able to slide back and forth about 1/4 inch?

[trippivot]

Maybe the neutral wire fell off and is grounding to complete indicator light circuit.
this may allow for electric start while in gear,circumventing the safety.

be careful and take the sprocket cover off and look under there.