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Hi,

I have just taken delivery of a new Royal Enfield Clubman and I am pleased to have found a forum to discuss issues that may arise. I am just running the bike in and have only 60 miles on the clock.

Just to start my education, I've noticed that I can't find neutral with the engine running. I have to turn the engine off and the ignition on again to see that I have neutral. I used to have this same problem with my old Honda 400/4 but just assumed that it was because it was an old bike.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Regards

Bill
Devon UK

[2bikebill]

Hey Bill, welcome. Are you trying to find neutral having stopped the bike without having gone down through the gears? It's a slow process best avoided.

I too am in Devon. Give us a wave.

[clubman]

Roll to a halt in second and tap into neutral; it's easiest to do just before you actually stop. Moving or stationary, it's easier to tap down from second than go up from first.

Welcome to the forum! 

[Maturin]

Hi Bill!
Don´t be afraid - you´ll find a replacement neutral between 3rd and 4th 
The gear box will run in and improve a lot within the first 1500 km. Have fun with your clubman!

[Sub]

Roll to a halt in second and tap into neutral; it's easiest to do just before you actually stop. Moving or stationary, it's easier to tap down from second than go up from first.

Welcome to the forum! 

I've been trying to do this, but its difficult on my bike. What I do is get into first and then lift up - invariably this puts me in second, then a gentle push down puts me in neutral. I do this while stationary at a light.

BTW, the neutral light works when it wants to (80% of time for me) - apparently this is normal as per my dealer.

[2bikebill]

The neutral light should work every time you're in neutral - it's the neutral light!
Mine works 100% every time.
Your dealer is talking nonsense.

(check the bulb and socket - neolithic design, could be your problem)

[singhg5]

I've been trying to do this, but its difficult on my bike. What I do is get into first and then lift up - invariably this puts me in second, then a gentle push down puts me in neutral. I do this while stationary at a light.

BTW, the neutral light works when it wants to (80% of time for me) - apparently this is normal as per my dealer.

When you are in neutral and light does not come on - try wiggling your gear lever just a tiny bit up or down - you will hear a click. VIOLA  ! The light will come on - every time.

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Thanks for the input. All taken on board.

Bill

[Vince]

     Motorcycle transmissions are designed to be shifted while moving. It is often difficult or impossible to find neutral at a dead stop. Shift while you are slowing down. Neutral light switches are cheesy on most bikes. Sometimes you do have to wiggle the lever to make contact.

[Sub]

When you are in neutral and light does not come on - try wiggling your gear lever just a tiny bit up or down - you will hear a click. VIOLA  ! The light will come on - every time.

Yup thats what mine is like. I don't think its the bulb, it feels like its an internal switch that is just ever so slightly out of alignment.