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My neutral light came on while riding the other day when I was in 6th gear. Now it doesn't come on at all. This isn't a big problem except when I want to put down the kick stand and idle. (Sometimes at lights I warm my hands in the exhaust) Any ideas on the cause? What exactly monitors the neutal light anyway? Thanx

Thanx Went down today and talked to the actual service worker. He seems to agree that the regulator/ rectifier is bad. Finially got somewhere. Problem now is finding one. It seems the 1999 and up is diffrent from the 1997-8. Where did you find yours? Is there another bike that uses the same one? Thanx

Okay now I'm Pissed! After my little problem I decided to take down to the dealership to have them diagnos it. My Bike has now sat at the dealership for more than a month and they have done nothing! Does anyone have a mechanic in the San Diego area they recommend? I thought taking it to the dealership would be expensive but quick and they would know what they are doing, and maybe they do, but I couldn't tell you. I asked to talk to the manager last week and he gave me back to my service tech. who claims they did something and now need another hour to diagnosis the problem. I just want to RIDE!!!!!!

Had a set of the Diablos. Hated them. Yes they had great stickyness. But I got less than 6000 miles out of them. Don't know if it was a symtom or what but I also got two nails in the two rears. I got a deal and bought two at the same time. Went through both in the same amount of time it takes me to go throught 1 Dunlop. Didn't fell any "real" world difference between. Dunlops lasts twice as long as have the same or close to it stickyness.

I'll find out today what the damage is. The smoke was coming from the regulator so maybe it's related. Live and learn. Thanx

Thanx again for the help. New problem however. When I looked at the main fuse it was broken. Put in a new one it blew again. Replaced the stator and installed a new fuse and the whole electrics started to smoke. Shut off the bike and it continued to smoke/melt. Pulled the battery terminal and it stoped. So it looks like I have a majopr short. Guess its going to the dealership. Any ways to cut my costs at the dealership? Remove plastics?

That would explain what happened. Excessive need for power = excess heat = dead stator. Thanx for the explaination. Now. How do I replace the stator? I found a new one on Ebay and have ordered the part, can't believe what the dealership wanted! Is this as simple as replacing an alternator on a car? How long would say it will take? Looking forward to getting out and riding again.

Thanx for the responses. Yes I realize that God does not care about my bike but the bike did safely make it off the freeway and into a parking lot. I took the battery home and did charge it over night. Then when I put it on the bike the lights came on for a second and died. Since then nothing. Not even a light on the dash. That's why I suspect the fuse. I brought the bike home and when I put the charger directly on it again nothing. I would love to get it started but it won't do anything right now. DOes anyone have a dealer alternative in the San Diego area? Thanx X-topher The reason I am questioning the battery is because as my father always said KISS "keep it simple stupid" Since it was the only diffrent/new thing I am starting there. Can anyone give me a picture of where the fuse is? Thanx X-topher

Over the summer my battery began to die. I live on a hill and was able to bump start on the way to work and again to come home. Finally got a new batery and after a week the bike died on the freeway. First the display went dead and then on the off ramp the bike died. Pulled over and the head light was dim. I parked the bike and after work recharged the battery and when I put it on the bike the lights/ display came on first few seconds and then died again. I had the battery checked and its good. Now the bike won't do anything. Thought I'd try this forum before I took it to the dealership. Oh its a 1998 with 50,000 miles. My thoughts are that it is one of a few things. 1. The main fuse went. Not sure why this would have happened or why it would have allowed me to get off the freeway, other than my guardian angel was looking out for me. 2. Because I ran the bike off the stator all summer it has given up the ghost and now instead of charging is pulling charge. 3. Sears was wrong about the battery being good. 4.???????? Any help would be appreciated. What would you replace before going to the dealership? Or can anyone recommend an alternative to the dealership here in San Diego CA. Thanx X-topher