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Offline neo02blue

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Neutral indicator question
« on: September 24, 2011, 06:32:47 PM »
Hi just picked up a 2008 Concours and was wondering if there is normal.
When I shift from 1st to 2nd at different RPMs the neutral light comes on for a moment them goes out.
The light also comes on for a moment when down shifting from 2nd to 1st. Have not seen this on other Kawasaki bikes I have owned. ???
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Offline Jeremy Mitchell

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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2011, 06:38:55 PM »
Normal for mine when I am lazy with either of those two shifts.  If I preload the shifter and shift quickly I don't see the flash.
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Offline gPink

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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2011, 06:39:46 PM »
My 08 does it.
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Offline neo02blue

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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2011, 07:01:52 PM »
Thanks for the info had asked the dealer but they said if its shifting don't worry about it.
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Offline Conrad

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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2011, 07:02:56 AM »
Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on September 24, 2011, 06:38:55 PM
Normal for mine when I am lazy with either of those two shifts.  If I preload the shifter and shift quickly I don't see the flash.

What he said. That's how mine acts too.
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Offline So Cal Joe

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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2011, 07:52:24 AM »
Never noticed it on my 09 but now I will look next time I ride it.
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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2011, 08:15:32 AM »
If it didn't do that there would be something wrong with it.
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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2011, 08:33:50 AM »
More noticeable during night riding. Mine does it both up and down 1st-2nd
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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2011, 09:05:05 AM »
Quote from: So Cal Joe on September 25, 2011, 07:52:24 AM
Never noticed it on my 09 but now I will look next time I ride it.

Don't look to hard, you got to keep your eyes up and open for those silent, sneaky hybrids out there in Cali.  Keep your head on a swivel!   ;)
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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2011, 07:45:14 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 25, 2011, 08:15:32 AM
If it didn't do that there would be something wrong with it.
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I can give you a litany of all the bikes that I've driven, and all of them do it. I'm actually surprised at your statement that other Kawi's didn't. Could you name one? I had a 440 Ltd ('81) and it did it just like my '08 C14. Now you made me curious!  :o
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Offline neo02blue

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Re: Neutral indicator question
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2011, 10:00:29 AM »
Thanks for all the replies. The bikes that I have owned were a 82 GPZ550, 84 Ninja 900R, 97 ZX 11 and my last bike was a 2003 Kawasaki Concours. I think all bikes had the neutral finder but I have never noticed the light  coming on between 1st and second shifting. PS I forgot the 750 GPZ but cant remember the year. Anyway just love this bike had a good ride to the Oyster Run in Anacortes Washington on Sunday.
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