'00 VFR Won't start when Temp>about 190 . Neutral assy or something else ?

Dear wise ones of VFRworld,

Lately when my VFR is at temps above about 190 it won't start up nor will it register being in neutral. Once it cools below about 190 the neutral light is functioning again and starts no problem . I thought maybe regulator/rectifier or maybe just replace neutral switch . Any ideas ?

Ron Ayers has a part called 7SWITCH ASSY., NEUTRAL (TOYO)
35600-KE8-003

http://www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/hon/506c2b39f870023420a30fe3/crankcase

Could it be as simple as a $12 part ?

 

I would bypass the neutral switch and see if problem still exists. If it does not, then problem solved.

 

How does one do that Gig?

 

Well, I thought you could do that temporarily with a jumper wire. Never claimed to be a certified Honda mechanic but I thought this was a simple process. Could have sworn I have read about others doing it on here as a method of checking to see if bad switch.

 

I was just curious. I also thought it may help the OP.

 

I was googling around and haven't found any ideas yet, but the logic is sound for sure. If I could just disable the neutral switch then , it would be quick to find out what's up. If anyone knows how to do that , please let me know.

 

I'm pretty sure that bypassing the neutral switch is as easy as pulling the connector off the switch post under the clutch cover and earthing it with a jumper wire; this should make the neutral light on the dash glow. The neutral circuit is simply completing a path to ground through the switch. You can also check for continuity through the neutral switch when the bike is hot and the gearbox is in neutral.

The starter solenoid requires a ground path to complete the circuit, or the starter won't spin. This can be either through the neutral switch (in neutral) or through the sidestand/clutch switch (in gear). The sidestand then has to be up, and the clutch lever pulled in, to complete the circuit.



Hermele, will the bike start with the clutch lever pulled in? If not, then you might also need to look at the sidestand and/or the clutch switch.