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    Need to press clutch to start bike.

    Hi,
    Recently after long time i got to ride my bike as im at home for xmas.But the problem is that even if the bike is in neutral the neutral light doesnt light up.also i have to press the clutch to use electric start.any idea's where could be the problem?im suspecting wiring.
    2004 Pulsar 150 DTSi
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    Query Approved.
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    • #3
      I suspect the clutch switch fouling. What bike?I'm assuming the one from your signature.

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      • #4
        Well brother my friend has a Discover 135 (without the digital gadgetry and all) and on that bike I have to pull in the clutch while thumbing the starter. I did find it strange but he said it's standard for this bike and I dropped the issue. Not completely sure about your bike though. Sorry.
        A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

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        • #5
          well.. in the pulsars , you need to depress the clutch to start only if the bike is in gear.
          Now since you are saying that the neutral light is also not functioning , I'm pretty sure the wire from the neutral sensor /or the sensor (not much of a sensor , just a switch ) is damaged.
          You have mentioned you having used the bike for long. so probably the sensor is just stuck.
          - You spend half your life before you realize your are ordinary, you then, either are too lazy to change or you do the extraordinary and change the world!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by RascalAngel View Post
            Hi,
            Recently after long time i got to ride my bike as im at home for xmas.But the problem is that even if the bike is in neutral the neutral light doesnt light up.also i have to press the clutch to use electric start.any idea's where could be the problem?im suspecting wiring.
            First of all name your bike ?
            "The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat" - Lily Tomlin

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            • #7
              Thanks Aryan for approval.


              avinrichards
              well.. in the pulsars , you need to depress the clutch to start only if the bike is in gear.
              Now since you are saying that the neutral light is also not functioning , I'm pretty sure the wire from the neutral sensor /or the sensor (not much of a sensor , just a switch ) is damaged.
              You have mentioned you having used the bike for long. so probably the sensor is just stuck.
              Even i guess the switch is the culprit but where is it located?

              First of all name your bike ?
              I thought it was obvious enough from the sig.
              2004 Pulsar 150 DTSi

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              • #8
                Originally posted by RascalAngel View Post
                Thanks Aryan for approval.

                Even i guess the switch is the culprit but where is it located?
                There are 2 switches you need to check out. One is on the clutch and the other is on the left side of the bike (you can see a wire going towards it ).
                - You spend half your life before you realize your are ordinary, you then, either are too lazy to change or you do the extraordinary and change the world!

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                • #9
                  Checked the clutch switch its fine.About the neutral switch im still confuz about its location.is it the wires which are going into the gearbox next to eyehole??if yes is it user repairable?
                  2004 Pulsar 150 DTSi

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by RascalAngel View Post
                    is it the wires which are going into the gearbox next to eyehole??if yes is it user repairable?
                    yup exactly thats the one.

                    Well it is user repairable if you have the tools..
                    - You spend half your life before you realize your are ordinary, you then, either are too lazy to change or you do the extraordinary and change the world!

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                    • #11
                      Sorry for late reply.Guess was a matter of loose contact.Just pulled the wire and it started working perfectly.
                      2004 Pulsar 150 DTSi

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by RascalAngel View Post
                        Sorry for late reply.Guess was a matter of loose contact.Just pulled the wire and it started working perfectly.
                        lol.. glad you have it sorted.
                        - You spend half your life before you realize your are ordinary, you then, either are too lazy to change or you do the extraordinary and change the world!

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