Weird Tach/Headlamp Relationship - '00 V11 Sport

[docc]

Some have said the Redline solved the problem (I run "lightweight", but probably more guys use the "heavyweight."

 

Others have had success just taking the switch out and cleaning it (it's under the starter).

 

I had to replace mine at 54,000 miles.

 

The change interval on the fluid is 6,000 miles, although I just ran my Redline twice that far.

 

Surely (Shirley?), your 'box doesn't have the original fish oil?

 

[i hesitate to even mention that you should avoid all manner of Australian Yak Fat, even if it 'claims' to be organic/synthetic/or an aphrodisiac. Do not rub it on any of your parts, or even your bike.]

[jsciullo]

Some have said the Redline solved the problem (I run "lightweight", but probably more guys use the "heavyweight."

 

Others have had success just taking the switch out and cleaning it (it's under the starter).

 

I had to replace mine at 54,000 miles.

 

The change interval on the fluid is 6,000 miles, although I just ran my Redline twice that far.

 

Surely (Shirley?), your 'box doesn't have the original fish oil?

 

[i hesitate to even mention that you should avoid all manner of Australian Yak Fat, even if it 'claims' to be organic/synthetic/or an aphrodisiac. Do not rub it on any of your parts, or even your bike.]

 

I did replace the tranny fluid and rear drive fluid today. The light is still on but the bike shifts much better.

Jim

[docc]

It might would have been good to remove and clean your switch while the box was drained. You could try putting it in gear and tapping about on the switch (or just give it a proper *whack*). The fluid level may be low enough, on a stand or upright, to remove the switch with the gearbox full. Get a look at the switch level and compare to the fluid level in the window on the right side. (Don't try this on the side stand).

 

The starter will have to come off to do this; watch out for the hot lead from the battery. This would also give the the chance to inspect the wiring to the switch. They've been known to get pinched.