Don't Trust the N Indicator

Dragon · 05-21-2008, 08:51 PM

So, I walked up to my bike, put the gear in neutral, saw the N indicator light up, pressed the electric starter button, and saw the bike jump forward and almost fell onto an expensive sport bike. Thanks to my ninja-like reflexes, I grabbed a hold of the handle bar and prevented the bike from falling over and damaging itself and the bike next to it. That was a close call. I never trust that little light again.

katoranger · 05-21-2008, 08:59 PM

I have already learned that it goes for jap bikes too.

Make sure it is in neutral by rocking it back and forth first.

Allen

SpeedSouth · 05-21-2008, 09:24 PM

And s-l-o-w-l-y release the clutch lever.

IronFist · 05-22-2008, 09:10 AM

The first time I gently layed down my cb, that was the reason. "N" light is notoriously craptacular! 8O

AZ200cc · 05-22-2008, 12:54 PM

The light just means You're close to being in neutral

pacman · 05-22-2008, 04:03 PM

I always pull the clutch when starting.

ambassador · 05-22-2008, 09:58 PM

There's a reason most bikes wont start without the clutch in, there you go...

05-21-2008, 08:51 PM	#1
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Don't Trust the N Indicator So, I walked up to my bike, put the gear in neutral, saw the N indicator light up, pressed the electric starter button, and saw the bike jump forward and almost fell onto an expensive sport bike. Thanks to my ninja-like reflexes, I grabbed a hold of the handle bar and prevented the bike from falling over and damaging itself and the bike next to it. That was a close call. I never trust that little light again. __________________ Chinabikeless
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05-21-2008, 08:59 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have already learned that it goes for jap bikes too. Make sure it is in neutral by rocking it back and forth first. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-21-2008, 09:24 PM	#3
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	And s-l-o-w-l-y release the clutch lever. __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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05-22-2008, 12:54 PM	#5
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	The light just means You're close to being in neutral __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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05-22-2008, 09:58 PM	#7
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	There's a reason most bikes wont start without the clutch in, there you go... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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05-22-2008, 09:10 AM	#4
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	The first time I gently layed down my cb, that was the reason. "N" light is notoriously craptacular! 8O
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05-22-2008, 04:03 PM	#6
pacman Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 36	I always pull the clutch when starting.
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