Yamaha moto 4 will not start?.?. Neutral light will not come but revese will.

[Clint 10]

I have a 1987 yamaha moto 4 225. Trying to start it and i am running into a problem. When i go to crank it, i turn the key on and the neutral light will not come on. I try to start it and nothing. However, when the lever is back in reverse, the reverse light comes on and also the head lights work.

I know that the neutral light bulb is not out.

Any Ideas??

[marioweldinginc 10]

Can u verify that its in neutral? I have an 86 Moto4 that is a dog to get into neutral without rocking it for a while

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[Clint 10]

Yea it is in neutral. I am it sure if the CDI is bad, a broke wire, bad connection or what.

[oxidized_black 43]

i had the same problem with my big bear, it turned out to be a wire, like 2 strands and wasn't making a good enough contact. my safety switch is located on the foot shift side, on the top of the motor/transmission. my light never went on before i fixed it too ...

[Clint 10]

Thanks. I'll try this. Is there anything else that I should look for While checking the stop switch?

[oxidized_black 43]

i would just check all the wiring well. what looks good may be very brittle and have bad grounds or connections. check all the plastic connectors and clean them as well. good luck !!

[Clint 10]

Well that was it!! Broken neutral wire. Fired right up. Thanks so much!! I really appreciate the info and the help.

[oxidized_black 43]

right on !! :woot:

[marioweldinginc 10]

Excellent work.. Now get out and ride!

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[Clint 10]

Yea come on!!